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Retro-Bit SNES - Super UFO Pro 8 Game Saves & Backup Cartridge Adapter (UFO) - Super NES
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Retro-Bit SNES - Super UFO Pro 8 Game Saves & Backup Cartridge Adapter (UFO) - Super NES

Bottom line: The Retro-Bit SNES: Save and reload anywhere, bypassing SNES games with no battery backup or password system; main trade-off: compatibility is listed as most 16-bit carts, not all, so some titles may fail.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Save and reload anywhere, bypassing SNES games with no battery backup or password system
  • ✓ SD card slot moves saves and cheat codes on and off the cart without a PC-side dumper
  • ✓ Built-in region patching runs import Super Famicom carts on a US SNES slot
  • ✓ Cheat codes load mid-game, not just at boot, so you can toggle them during a run
  • ✓ Works across most SNES and other 16-bit consoles rather than a single model

Cons

  • ✗ Compatibility is listed as most 16-bit carts, not all, so some titles may fail
  • ✗ No stated SD card capacity or format limits, so card matching is trial and error
  • ✗ Save-anywhere and cheat features remove much of the original difficulty curve

Manufacturer description

The Aliens have arrived at the palm of your hands! Introducing the Super UFO Pro 8! With this unique device, you are now able to save your SNES or 16-bit games when you feel like taking a break, and then conveniently reload where you left off, but it doesn't end there. You will be able to download, load and save Cheat Codes and game saves via n SD card slot for your favorite SNES or 16-bit games along with being able to patch unrecognized region games for SNES Console slots. The 16-bit world is in your hands, so do as you wish and re-live the good ole' days!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Retro-Bit SNES using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Retro-Bit's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for games & cartridges of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Save Games at any point of the game and Reload at Save Point
  • Load and Save Cheat Codes during or before game-play
  • Compatible with most SNES and 16-bit gaming consoles

Full Specifications

BrandRetro-Bit
Release dateSeptember 28, 2016
Type of itemVideo Game
CompatibilitySNES, NES

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