{"id":3976,"date":"2017-10-31T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/guide_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console"},"modified":"2017-10-31T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T14:00:00","slug":"guide-powering-up-super-power-finding-the-ultimate-snes-console","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2017\/10\/31\/guide-powering-up-super-power-finding-the-ultimate-snes-console\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide: Powering Up Super Power &#8211; Finding The Ultimate SNES Console"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"picture strip\">\n<div class=\"img\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/0\/original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/0\/900x.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-10-31 at 12.35.06.png\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">It has<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0been an exciting few months for fans of the Super Nintendo. Nintendo\u2019s own <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/09\/hardware_review_the_snes_classic_mini_is_the_perfect_link_to_the_past\">SNES Classic Mini<\/a> brought plug-and-play nostalgia to the masses, while the announcement of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/the_analogue_super_nt_is_the_ultimate_snes_clone_and_you_can_pre-order_now\">Analogue Super Nt<\/a> promises to introduce a brand new high-end SNES clone &#8211; not just <em>any<\/em><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0clone of course, but one featuring super accurate FPGA-based emulation. Even so, no matter how accurate emulation gets, only the <em>original<\/em> hardware is good enough for some retro gamers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">If only the real deal wi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">ll do for you, just what is the best version of the original SNES hardware and how do you get the best results out of your gaming setup? Unfortunately, the decision isn\u2019t as simple as just rushing out and buying the first SNES console you see on eBay. Join <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameperfection.com\">Video Game Perfection&#8217;s<\/a> Matt Buxton<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">as he leaps feet first down the rabbit hole to hunt for the &#8216;ultimate&#8217; SNES console.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Model matters\u00a0<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"picture strip\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/6\/original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/6\/900x.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-10-31 at 12.52.29.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The first step in choosing a SNES console for your collection is deciding which model you want. There were a total of three different designs of the SNES external casing. The European SNES and the Japanese Super Famicom both come in the same gently-rounded exterior case, while the US model comes in a more boxy, square-looking case. Later in the console&#8217;s life, Nintendo also launched the SNES Mini\/Super Famicom Junior (not to be confused with the recently released SNES Classic Mini, of course) in the States and in Japan. This redesign resembled the European\/Asian style SNES, but was predictably smaller and also did away with the power LED and the eject button.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">If t<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">he console is going to take pride of place in your collection, you will probably want to choose the SNES case design that you personally like the best. Unfortunately, each different revision has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, as we\u2019ll see in a moment. I<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">f you decide to import a machine, you should also keep in mind that power supplies from European SNES consoles cannot be used on SNES\/Super\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW9521354\">Famicom<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0hardware from other regions.\u00a0In particular,\u00a0<em>never<\/em>\u00a0try to connect a European NES\/SNES power supply unit to a Japanese\u00a0Super\u00a0Famicom. Although the plug will physically fit, the European power supplies output in alternating current (AC) and this will damage the Japanese Super\u00a0Famicom\u00a0which requires direct current (DC). However, if you happen to have a Mk1 Sega Mega Drive PSU lying around, you can use that to your power Super Famicom as it outputs DC and also happens to be the correct voltage and polarity (negative tip).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do you want chips with that?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">Internally, the Super N<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">intendo hardware went through two major revisions. The later models consolidated some of the machine&#8217;s custom hardware onto a single piece of silicon. These machines are referred to by SNES enthusiasts as \u201c1-chip\u201d. 1-chip consoles are highly sought after,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">because they produce a much crisper, sharper RGB image when used with a properly wired RGB SCART cable and suitable TV or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW9521354\">upscaler<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">Finding one of these rarer 1-chip consoles is tricky. While certain serial numbers indicate a strong likelihood of a 1-chip<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0lurking underneath, the only way to know for sure is to open a console and check.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW9521354\">RetroRGB<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0has an article <a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/retrorgb.com\/1chipsnes.html\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">that delves into finding and identifying 1-chip console<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">s.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">Another way to guarantee you get yourself a 1-chip console is to buy the redesigned SNES Mini or Super\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW9521354\">Famicom<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0Junior. Unfortunately, these consoles do not output RGB. Even the worst RGB output from a SNES is better and clearer than composite video, so<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0this may seem like a lost cause &#8211; but we will look at how to overcome this limitation later in the article.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">Finally, before you go hunting for the fabled 1-chip SNES, remember that the 1-chip has some minor drawbacks of its own. Usually this is restricted<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0to very minor glitches in some games (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/snes\/demons_crest\">Demon\u2019s Crest<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Aladdin<\/strong> for example). Typically this manifests as some junk pixels in the game&#8217;s borders or similar such issues. Although completely official, you <em>could<\/em> consider the 1-chip SNES systems to be c<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">lones of the original hardware specification, if you wanted to get technical. Given that we\u2019re using original hardware to get a completely authentic experience, this is something you need to take into consideration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Import taxing\u00a0<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"picture strip\">\n<div class=\"img\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/5\/original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/5\/900x.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-10-31 at 12.51.19.png\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">SNES software is region locked and as a modern day SNES enthusiast\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">looking to explore the breadth of the console&#8217;s library you will probably not want to be restricted to playing games from just one region. To get around this limitation, you could simply obtain a SNES console from each region, though that\u2019s probably not desi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">rable for most folks.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">SNES region locking consists of two basic elements. On one level, there\u2019s a physical incompatibility; US SNES cartridges are simply too wide to fit into Japanese or European consoles, while Japanese and European games are blocked from<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0fitting into US hardware by two strategically placed plastic lugs. Internally, Nintendo also implemented a region lockout chip called the Checking Integrated Circuit, or CIC, which prevents Japanese or American games booting on European hardware (or vice\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">versa), even if you can get around the physical incompatibility.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">Starting with the CIC, an after-market modification called the \u201cSuper CIC\u201d can be installed to any SNES or Super\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW9521354\">Famicom<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0console. This sophisticated modification allows games from any region<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0to load. More advanced versions of this modification, such as those offered by <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameperfection.com\/products\/nintendo-famicom-switchless\/\">Video Game Perfection<\/a>, also bring a host of other neat features, such as the ability to choose bet<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">ween 50hz (PAL) and 60hz (NTSC) refresh rates, or to reset the console all from the comfort of your controller. For the SNES Mini, the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW9521354\">SuperCIC<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0also restores the power LED.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">To get around the cartridge slot incompatibilities, a simple adapter such as the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\"><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameperfection.com\/2016\/10\/17\/protection-nintendo-review\/\">\u201cProtection Socket Slot\u201d<\/a><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">can be used. The other option is to break ou<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">t the Dremel and tools and physically modify your SNES. This is easier on a US machine, as you simply have to remove two internal plastic lugs from inside the cartridge slot. On a Japanese or European machine, your only option is to physically cut<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0and widen the cartridge slot. It\u2019s a fiddly job and one little slip can ruin your classic console. Furthermore, when the work is done there is still a gap left around the cartridge slot as the cover no longer fits the entire opening.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0In short, it ruins the look of what is one of the most gorgeous retro consoles ever made.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">We talked about diff<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">erences in power supplies earlier in the article, so we should probably also mention that there is a small difference between SNES controllers manufactured for different regions. On European consoles, only European specific controllers will work, while Jap<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">anese and American consoles can use controllers from all over the world. Again, this limitation can be removed with a <a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mmmonkey.co.uk\/using-import-joypads-on-the-pal-snes\/\">simple hardware modification<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Picture Perfect\u00a0<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"picture strip\">\n<div class=\"img\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/4\/original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/4\/900x.jpg\" alt=\"new-rgb-amp-fitted.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">Unless you\u2019re feeling pa<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">rticularly nostalgic for the fuzzy RF or composite video connections of your childhood, you should take a moment to ensure you have the best AV cables for your classic SNES system. RGB is the best quality video signal available on the SNES (with the except<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">ion of the stock SNES Mini\/Junior). High quality RGB cables are available from <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retrogamingcables.co.uk\/\">Retro Gaming Cables<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">In fine Nintendo tradition, the cable for the European SNES is not quite the same as the cable for the Japanese and American SNES, so make sure you get the correct one. Retro Gaming Cables&#8217; premium \u201cPack a Punch\u201d cables are engineered for the very best quality audio and video.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">If you\u2019re using a multi-chip SNES, getting the right RGB cable is<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0all you need to do to ensure the best possible picture from your system. For the 1-chip consoles, things get a little more interesting. We already told you that 1-chip consoles produce a sharper image, however it was discovered that this can be improved f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">urther by the use of an RGB bypass amp. These little boards replace the stock RGB amplifier on the console with something more modern, improving the quality of the picture even further. A further modification can be done to reduce the \u2018ghosting\u2019 effect tha<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">t many 1-chip consoles exhibit, resulting in a truly dazzling image. Again, VideoGamePerfection can provide the <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameperfection.com\/products\/nintendo-bypass-amp\/\">necessary components for DIY fitting or upgrade a console<\/a> on your behalf<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The SNES Mini\/Super Famicom Junior can also have this RGB amp installed, restoring RGB output and making the little console into a formidable contender for the best classic SNES system available.<\/p>\n<h3>Digital Audio<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"picture strip\">\n<div class=\"img\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/1\/original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/1\/900x.jpg\" alt=\"snes-spdif-fitted-internal.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">One complaint that SNES gamers often hav<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">e is that, no matter what RGB or AV cables they use, there\u2019s always some slight buzzing noise in the console&#8217;s audio output. This is particularly noticeable during bright scenes in a game. There\u2019s now a solution for this in the shape of the<\/span><\/span> <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameperfection.com\/products\/spdifdigital-upgrade-board\/\">SNES digital audio mod<\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">. Install this little board into your console or have your favourite hardware\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW9521354\">modder<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0do so on your behalf and you can then output pure, noise-free digital audio to your SPDIF\/<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">TOSLINK compatible amplifier, headphones or DAC. Note that the output signal from this modification is slightly off-spec and so won\u2019t work on <em>every<\/em> available piece of audio equipment; the only way to know for sure is to try it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Choose Your Display\u00a0<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"picture strip\">\n<div class=\"img\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/2\/original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/2\/900x.jpg\" alt=\"original.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">After\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">going to all that effort to find an authentic, classic SNES console, don\u2019t ruin the experience by plugging it directly into your HDTV. Modern TVs simply don\u2019t process retro games consoles correctly, resulting in a disappointing sub-par image, especially wh<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">en in motion. If you\u2019re using a HDTV, couple your classic consoles with either the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/09\/hardware_review_the_open_source_scan_converter_is_every_retro_gamers_dream_come_true\">Open Source Scanline Converter<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0or an XRGB Mini. Both of these converters have their strengths and weaknesses, but both will improve the picture leaps and bounds over w<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">hat any HDTV can do on its own.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">The newest firmware in the OSSC, due out of beta test any day now, has a particularly compelling feature that can compensate for some of the blur added by the original SNES consoles. It\u2019s still not as sharp as the SNES Mini,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">\u00a0but still a marked improvement and of course requires no modifications to the SNES console itself.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"picture strip\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/3\/original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2017\/10\/feature_powering_up_super_power_-_finding_the_ultimate_snes_console\/attachment\/3\/900x.jpg\" alt=\"22256872_1230916410347064_4169891218616454328_o.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">The other option is, of course, to find an old-school CRT television or RGB monitor. Professional RGB monitors, like the Sony PVM range, cost obscene amounts of money back in the &#8217;80s and &#8217;90s but can now be obtained second hand for more modest sums. If you\u2019re going for the kind of SNES experience that only the richest could afford back when the console was current, a PVM monitor can offer that. Otherwise<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">, any good quality consumer CRT TV with either a SCART socket or component video input will give excellent results. For sets equipped with only component video inputs, a good quality SCART to component converter or<\/span><\/span> <a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hdretrovision.com\/snes\/\">HD\u00a0Retrovision\u2019s\u00a0dedicated SNES component\u00a0video cables<\/a> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">will unlock the set&#8217;s full potential.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">As you can see, the path to the ultimate, authentic Super Nintendo isn\u2019t as straightforward as you might have expec<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">ted. Pushing the original hardware to its limits is going to require hardware modifications, and for some purists that\u2019s a step too far. Nevertheless, perfect playback of the SNES\u2019 software library remains a compelling argument for hunting down original har<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9521354\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9521354\">dware and jumping through the required hoops to modify and upgrade it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9521354\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has\u00a0been an exciting few months for fans of the Super Nintendo. Nintendo\u2019s own SNES Classic Mini brought plug-and-play nostalgia to the masses, while the announcement of the Analogue Super Nt promises to introduce a brand new high-end SNES clone &#8211; not just any\u00a0clone of course, but one featuring super accurate FPGA-based emulation. 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