US SNES games on a Japanese Super Famicom?

[WSUCougars]

I have (I think) an odd question. I currently have a Super Famicom console, but recently acquired a stash of US SNES carts. I don't particularly want to modify either my SFC or the games, and I would rather not add an SNES to my already crowded game room if I can help it. So my question is: Is there a converter that allows US carts to be played on a SFC? I've searched DP, and found a few references to a "Super Magic Converter", which sounds like it MIGHT be what I'm looking for. Does anyone know if this particular piece of hardware will fit the bill? Thanks in advance for any help!

[snes_collector]

If there was any Game Genies released for SF you *might* be able to use one of those.

[Mayhem]

All you need is a bridge adapter, the security chips are the same.

[WSUCougars]

Exactly. I was thinking the same thing. I'm just curious if anyone knows of (or has used) an actual pass-through device for a SFC. I've seen a few referenced, but can't determine if they're only used for playing SFC games on a US SNES. The Game Genie idea occurred to me as well - was something similar released in Japan?

[Mayhem]

Anything you can plug into the slot fine should work... though for any DSP chip games you'll need an adapter that handles the wider circuit boards.

[badinsults]

If you have the proper screwdriver bit, you can take the PCB out of the cart casing and just plug it in that way.

[XxHennersXx]

If you have the proper screwdriver bit, you can take the PCB out of the cart casing and just plug it in that way.

thats a good idea except most snes/sfc PCB's are incredibly tiny and would be a huge hassel getting out.

[kedawa]

When Street Fighter II was first released for SFC, I imported it with an adapter that would allow the SFC cart to connect to my SNES. In addition to having the slotted corners like a SNES cart, the adapter was the same shape as the SFC cart, so I'm assuming it would also allow SNES games to be played on a SFC.
I've long since parted with that adapter, but I think the design is pretty common, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding one.

[MarioMania]

Just get a SNES..Cut the tabs in the System, Replace the SFC with the Modded SNES there you go...

[djsquarewave]

Just get a SNES..Cut the tabs in the System, Replace the SFC with the Modded SNES there you go...


I don't particularly want to modify either my SFC or the games, and I would rather not add an SNES to my already crowded game room if I can help it.

...I'd assume that since he doesn't want to mod the SFC, he doesn't want to get rid of it either.

...anyway. I had a passthrough adapter for my N64 a long, long time ago that would fit in either a US or a Japanese system and simply extended the cart slot upwards, allowing any cart to simply plug in. I'd bet my lunch money that something identical exists for the SNES.

Oddly enough, the N64 GameShark wouldn't let you use cheat codes on Japanese games. Dunno what was up with that...

[WSUCougars]

When Street Fighter II was first released for SFC, I imported it with an adapter that would allow the SFC cart to connect to my SNES. In addition to having the slotted corners like a SNES cart, the adapter was the same shape as the SFC cart, so I'm assuming it would also allow SNES games to be played on a SFC.
I've long since parted with that adapter, but I think the design is pretty common, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding one.

Yes, this is exactly the sort of converter I'm looking for. I did a quick search on the web, and it looks like the Honeybee "Super Magic Converter" (or something like that) is quite similar to the one you described - SFC shaped base.


...I'd assume that since he doesn't want to mod the SFC, he doesn't want to get rid of it either.

Right you are. The SFC has served me just fine in lieu of a SNES. The only reason I'm even going to the trouble of plugging a US cart into it is that I recently scored $3 copies of Chrono Trigger and Breath of Fire (SNES), and don't particularly want to clutter up the house with yet another system just to play those two (not to mention my wife wouldn't let another console in the house). :) Thanks again to all who replied!

[NintenDk]

If you have a game copier like the supercom that might work, but a honey bee style would be nice.

[Az]

AFAIK, Datel's Action Replay series will fit both region systems.

[Ed Oscuro]

...I'd assume that since he doesn't want to mod the SFC, he doesn't want to get rid of it either.
It sounds to me like money is an issue here. If the SFC is pristine and he doesn't want to mod it, then I'd say just get a cheap SNES, and you're good to go.

But that's just me, the guy who refuses to mod his N64s or even use his Sharp Twin... :P

Edit: Also, I wonder if a Game Genie taken out of its casing wouldn't work as a Bridge. I currently use a Game Genie outside its casing as a bridge so I can play Contra Spirits on my SNES.

[MarioMania]

If you want to play Starfox or the other FX games no it won't work..RMX2 & RMX3 will work

[kedawa]

Oddly enough, the N64 GameShark wouldn't let you use cheat codes on Japanese games. Dunno what was up with that...Are you sure? I think you just need to use codes that are specific to the version of the game you're playing, IOW, codes intended for the SNES version of a game won't necessarily work for the SFC version and vice versa.

[djsquarewave]

Are you sure? I think you just need to use codes that are specific to the version of the game you're playing, IOW, codes intended for the SNES version of a game won't necessarily work for the SFC version and vice versa.
It specifically said in the manual that you couldn't. I tried using some codes with the Japanese version of Mario Golf (and this was before the US release of the game so they were specifically for the Japanese version -- odd how that works) and it was a no go.

Dunno how the thing could even tell, though. =|