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Brand:
Nintendo
Original Release Date:
August 23, 1991
Hardware Versions:
SNES
Original MSRP (USD):
$199
Weight:
2.12 lbs
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Nintendo Fan Shows Off SNES Collection They Found While Unpacking

One gamer rediscovers a part of their childhood as they uncover their SNES collection while unpacking, sharing their collection for others to see.

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Pokemon Fan Makes Working SNES Cartridges of Classic Game Boy Games

An incredibly tenacious Pokemon fan with some serious engineering skills makes working SNES cartridges of classic Pokemon games.

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8 Retro Barbie Games That Have Disappeared

The Barbie franchise has been packed with games, but not all of them are remembered by fans. These retro Barbie games have faded from existence.

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One Beloved Squaresoft RPG Would be Perfect for the HD-2D Treatment

The HD-2D visuals that Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy use to great effect could be the perfect way to bring back a beloved classic.

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Odd Super Mario Reference Discovered in 1990s Insurance Ad

A random insurance ad from the late 1990s resurfaces, making a bizarre reference to a piece of Super Mario lore and a specific game in the series.

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8 Forgotten SNES Platformers (That Are Still Great)

The SNES has had some brilliant games in its library, and here are some of the best SNES platformers that shouldn't be forgotten.

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The 10 Best Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked

The best video game consoles left behind a lasting legacy thanks to their fantastic libraries and the innovation that they brought to the industry.

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Nintendo Has a History of Mario + Zelda 1-2 Punches

Nintendo has a vast number of beloved franchises under its belt, but Mario and Zelda are its two most important, and they usually appear together.

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Nintendo Fan Creates Incredible Super Mario Bros. Wonder SNES Box Art

A skilled Nintendo fan re-imagines the box art for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder in the retro style of the old Super NES Mario platformers.

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The 7 Hardest Super Nintendo Levels Ever

It's fair to say that these levels from classic SNES games caused a lot of heartache for players who experienced them.

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All Features Confirmed for Super Mario RPG Remake So Far

After years of waiting, Super Mario RPG fans are finally getting their well-earned remake for the Nintendo Switch with a few new features included.

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Some Square Enix Devs Want To Remake Final Fantasy 6

Final Fantasy 6 remains one of the most popular entries in the series, and even members of Square Enix are wishing for a current-gen remake.

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Nintendo Switch Online Update Adds SNES Classic and 3 More Games

The Nintendo Switch Online June 2023 update adds one SNES classic and three more games to the platform's ever-growing library of titles.

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8 Of The Hardest Super Nintendo Boss Fights

Various Super Nintendo games featured brutally difficult boss fights that had players seeing red.

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Mortal Kombat Fan Shows What Original Characters Would Look Like in HD

A fan of Mortal Kombat gives a side-by-side comparison of what the original 1992 characters would look like in high-definition.

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The Best RPGs On The SNES, Ranked

The Super Nintendo has some of the greatest RPGs of all time, with these being the 15 best role-playing games on the SNES.

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8 SNES Games That Can Be Impossible To Beat

The SNES was home to a collection of devilishly designed games focused on delivering difficult experiences to players looking for a real challenge.

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7 Great Super Nintendo Games That Need A Remake

The Super Nintendo has an awe-inspiring library of truly fantastic games, some of which are in desperate need of a modern-day remake.

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All the Game Freak Games That Are Not Pokemon

Game Freak is mostly known for the Pokemon series, though the studio has expanded beyond the franchise and released games from other IPs.

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HVAC Technician Discovers Donkey Kong Country 2 SNES Cartridge in Vents

An HVAC technician finds an old copy of Donkey Kong Country 2 for the SNES while cleaning out the vents for one lucky gamer.

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