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Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition
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Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition

Bottom line: The Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition: 21 games pre-installed, including Star Fox 2's first-ever release; main trade-off: game library is fixed at 21 titles with no way to add more.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 21 games pre-installed, including Star Fox 2's first-ever release
  • ✓ Two Super NES Classic Controllers bundled, so 2-player works day one
  • ✓ HDMI cable in the box connects to modern TVs with no adapters
  • ✓ Suspend points let you save mid-level in games with no native saves

Cons

  • ✗ Game library is fixed at 21 titles with no way to add more
  • ✗ Controller cables are short enough that most buyers want extensions
  • ✗ No cartridge slot, so an existing SNES collection stays unplayable
  • ✗ USB power only, with no wall adapter included in the bundle

Manufacturer description

From your first ride on Yoshi to the final heart-pounding escape from Planet Zebes, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is pure 16-bit retro gaming perfection. Now a new, miniaturized version is here, pre-loaded with 21 of the all-time greatest games, like Super Mario Kart and the first-ever release of Star Fox 2! Just plug it in and play. Live out the golden age of 16-bit gaming like never before. Choose games from the menu, create save points, and more.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Nintendo's retro consoles 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many games come with the Super NES Classic Edition?

21 games are pre-installed, including Super Mario Kart and Star Fox 2, which had never been commercially released before this console shipped.

Can I add my own games to the SNES Classic?

No. Nintendo ships the system with a fixed 21-game menu and there is no cartridge slot or official method to add titles.

Does it come with controllers, or do I buy them separately?

Two Super NES Classic Controllers are included in the box, along with an HDMI cable and a USB charging cable.

Will it work with a modern 4K TV?

Yes. The system outputs over the bundled HDMI cable, so any TV with a free HDMI port works without an RF or composite adapter.

Can I save my progress in games that had no save feature?

Yes. The suspend-point system lets you create save points from the menu, so games that originally required one continuous sitting can be paused and resumed.

Key Features

  • From your first ride on Yoshi to the final heart-pounding escape from Planet Zebes, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is pure 16-bit retro gaming perfection.
  • Now a new, miniaturized version is here, pre-loaded with 21 of the all-time greatest games, like Super Mario Kart and the first-ever release of Star Fox 2! Just plug it in and play.
  • Live out the golden age of 16-bit gaming like never before. Choose games from the menu, create save points, and more.
  • The system comes bundled with an HDMI cable, an USB charging cable, two Super NES Classic Controllers, and 21 games, pre-installed and ready-to-play.
  • “T” for Teen w/Mild Blood, Suggestive Themes, Violence

Full Specifications

Size12
BrandNintendo
ColorGray
ModelE3PlaceholderConsole1_NSW
UnitCount1
ReleaseDate2017-09-29T00:00:01Z
ManufacturerNintendo
IsAdultProductfalse
ItemPartNumberCLVSSNSG

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