All articles tagged with #snes
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Time Extension
Epilogue has announced pre-orders for the SN Operator, a device that allows players to play physical SNES and Super Famicom games on a PC, dump and preserve games, and sync progress with the Steam Deck, priced at $59.99, with ships expected in April 2026.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Time Extension
Damien McFerran shares his surprise upon discovering that the laser scan of the Konami logo screen varies in color across different gaming platforms, with purple on SNES, green on Mega Drive, and blue on PC Engine, a detail he had never noticed before.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Engadget
Nintendo unexpectedly released the Japan-only SNES game Mario & Wario on the Virtual Console for Switch, a point-and-click puzzle game now playable via USB mouse or Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers, alongside other classic titles like Bubsy and Fatal Fury Special, available to Nintendo Switch Online members.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo has added three new titles to its Switch Online SNES library: Mario & Wario, Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, and Fatal Fury Special, offering a mix of puzzle, platform, and fighting games for retro gaming fans.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Nintendo Everything
The article discusses the best retro Nintendo games available on Nintendo Switch Online across various platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance, and explores potential future additions for Switch 2, including GameCube, Nintendo 64, and possibly Nintendo DS and Wii games, highlighting the value of the expanding library for gamers between new releases.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo's Switch Online SNES app has received an update that enhances the CRT filter to better replicate the original TV experience, along with new features like button remapping and mouse support, following recent updates to other Nintendo emulators.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by IGN
Mario Paint has been added to Nintendo Switch Online, allowing players to use the original mouse functionality without needing a Switch 2, thanks to compatibility with the original Switch and a USB mouse, highlighting Nintendo's focus on classic gaming and new system features.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo has added a control remapping feature to the SNES library on Nintendo Switch Online, allowing players to customize button layouts for better accessibility and comfort, similar to features in N64 and GameCube apps.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Time Extension
After over 10 years of development, a remake of the classic game Mother/EarthBound Beginnings inside EarthBound for SNES is nearing completion, with a release expected in 2026, following a long history of development and community efforts.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Time Extension
A fan translation has been released for the 1993 SNES fighting game Battle Master: Kyūkyoku no Senshitachi, making it accessible in English for the first time after 32 years, thanks to a team of hackers and translators.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Time Extension
The αSNES is a custom, modern handheld Super Nintendo console developed by modder YveltalGriffin, featuring advanced tech and supporting Japanese and European SNES cartridges, with parts likely available for DIY assembly, though not as a finished product.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by IGN
The UK games industry body UKIE distanced itself from a BBC on-air blunder where an NES Super Mario Bros. cartridge was incorrectly shown in an SNES console during a breakfast TV segment, which sparked online criticism and jokes.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Time Extension
A 30-year-old SNES port of DOOM has been upgraded using a custom 'Super FX 3' chip, built into a Raspberry Pi, boosting performance from 10fps to nearly 20fps, restoring missing content, adding new features like force feedback, and improving gameplay, making it a more complete and polished experience for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Time Extension
The SNES version of Batman Returns, a side-scrolling fighter by Konami, is being unofficially ported to the Sega Genesis by a team of developers. This new version will include enhancements such as a two-player mode, higher resolution, 60fps, and more on-screen enemies. The port is set to be released for free on Christmas Day, offering Sega fans a special holiday treat.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Everything
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden recounted how Nintendo backed out of a near-finalized partnership with Sony for a SNES CD-ROM add-on, leading Sony to develop its own PlayStation console. He also revealed that Sony's success in securing Final Fantasy 7 for PlayStation involved persistent efforts by Sony Music's team, who courted Square with whiskey to shift the game from Nintendo's N64 to PlayStation, marking a pivotal moment in gaming history.