Playing SNES games on a Super Famicom

[LimitedEditionMuseum]

Ok, when this thing arrives, are all the connections US compatible? What Im asking is will I even be able to plug it up just to see if it works?

[wiggyx]

Ok, when this thing arrives, are all the connections US compatible? What Im asking is will I even be able to plug it up just to see if it works?

The pass through? If so, yes, all SNES/SFC variations use the same pin connection for the carts.

[Pikkon]

Or the other option is to buy some very cheap super fami games and swap out the pcbs.

[wiggyx]

Or the other option is to buy some very cheap super fami games and swap out the pcbs.

Then they wouldn't be labeled correctly, which would be a PITA.

[AceAerosmith]

Are SNES units that expensive/rare to buy? The money spent on an adaptor would be better spent on the actual console, IMHO.

[wiggyx]

Are SNES units that expensive/rare to buy? The money spent on an adaptor would be better spent on the actual console, IMHO.

Yeah, they're starting to get pricey. You'd be lucky to snag one for 50 bucks.

[Tokimemofan]

Ok, when this thing arrives, are all the connections US compatible? What Im asking is will I even be able to plug it up just to see if it works?

The power cable has a different connector, the AV should work. I don't know on the controllers.

[wiggyx]

The power cable has a different connector, the AV should work. I don't know on the controllers.

Wait, are we talking about the SFC itself?

The A/V cables and controllers are completely interchangeable. A SNES A/C will not be compatible with the SFC. You will need a ~10V adapter with a plug that fits (it's a different size than the US SNES). Either a TurboGrafx or Genesis model 1 adapter will work also.

[LimitedEditionMuseum]

Awesome. I do have a Turbo Grafx so I can use that power supply?

[wiggyx]

Awesome. I do have a Turbo Grafx so I can use that power supply?

Yup. That's actually what I use for mine and have been for about 10 years

[theclaw]

Like I was saying before... Adapters dedicated to convert between US/JP/Korea do exist. They're just rarer than commonly believed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINTENDO-SUP...item3cc532f681

Though this also makes PAL games fit US SNES, they won't run. So the idea doesn't serve a real purpose. You'll still have to disable lockout and add a 50/60hz switch. No reason not to cut those tabs during the work.

[wiggyx]

Why? Do you not have a SNES?


If you insist on doing so, then you can A) take the SNES carts apart and put the bare board into the SFC B) cut a square hole in the top of your SFC C) Get a Game Genie and modify it to fit in the SFC D) pick up something like this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNES-Super-F...item2a15a8f003

Like I was saying before... Adapters dedicated to convert between US/JP/Korea do exist. They're just rarer than commonly believed.

They're pretty easy to find on eBay, it's just that they're often nearly the price of a US SNES itself, making them a total waste of time.

[Rickstilwell1]

Yeah, they're starting to get pricey. You'd be lucky to snag one for 50 bucks.

really? then buy mine for $40. I found it at the thrift store for $8 (no cords). lol

[theclaw]

They're pretty easy to find on eBay, it's just that they're often nearly the price of a US SNES itself, making them a total waste of time.

Are you sure you aren't seeing the common PAL types?

What I was referring to doesn't support lockout bypass, so there isn't that second slot.

[wiggyx]

really? then buy mine for $40. I found it at the thrift store for $8 (no cords). lol

I already have a SNES. Paid 199.99 + 7% Cutahoga county sales tax for it.

Fantastic for you, that's a decent thrift store find. But that doesn't have anything to do with the collector's market value. There are always deals to be found. I bought a "broken" SNES mini on eBay last week for 8 bucks myself. Cleaned it up, works like a champ. But again, I don't expect to find something like that whenever I log into eBay.

Are you sure you aren't seeing the common PAL types?

What I was referring to doesn't support lockout bypass, so there isn't that second slot.

Either way, my point is really that an adapter cart, in today's market, is a waste of money considering the price you pay for it versus an entire console, especially if you find/buy a "loose" system.