Nintendo Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition

This game console consist of 21 built in games (more if you count Kirby All Stars as 8 games) of the classic 16-bit Super Nintendo era with a few extra options to boot. All games I’ve played ran very smoothy like it’s original counterparts, and all are heavy hitters with no fillers games.

Included in the package is the unreleased Star Fox 2 which I’ll review separately at the end.

Unlike the original Super Nintendo where you have to use a RF cable and an old tube TV (unless you buy an adapter) to play; this system includes a modernized HDMI cable output, which i think is a major selling point (along with all games conveniently placed in a single neatly packed location)

-Hardware

System is very small and can fit in the palm of your hand.

Has HDMI out as mentioned before and is compatible with most, if not all modern HD TVs

It has a micro SD plug for power (DC in). Power adapter is included

Comes with two controllers. Very similar to the original SNES controller except the Y and X buttons are more concave in the original, this model has a more matte instead of glossy finish to them. and the D-pad is more textured for better grip. The included controllers is also 2 feet shorter and has the same plug as the Wii Classic controller (which you can use instead if you prefer). With the Wii Classic controller you can hit the home button to switch games/go to home menu instead of having to hit reset button on the system. Controller port on the system has a dust cover in the shape of the original Super Nintendo ports

The eject button doesn’t do anything and only there for display

Setup is very simple as it’s just plug-n-play with no software updates, or have to connect to the internet.

Game manuals for each game are included via QR code which you scan with your phone which brings you to a PDF

-Extra options include:
4 suspend points where you can save any game at any time

A rewind feature, where you can go back in time up to a few minutes depending on the game. RPGs give you more time while action games gives you 30-40secs. Great for practicing a segment of a game you’re stuck on, or do a simple retry when doing a risky reckless move

You can select from a variety of borders/frames and visual filters (Pixel Perfect, CRT, or 4:3)

-Value

Cheaper than purchasing each game individually on Nintendo eshop for Wii, Wii U or 3DS as they can go around $8 average. I believe Earthbound on the eshop is going for $10 right now.Some games not on the Virtual console like StarFox, Yoshi’s Island and Star Fox 2. If you want Yoshi’s Island you have to get the GBA port which is very inferior to the SNES version

If you go the original route and buy the original console; some game cartridge are hard to find and can be expensive. For example, Earthbound is going for $200+ on ebay. As mentioned before you need an old compatible TV with RF connector or have to buy an separate adapter to play on a modern TV. Seeing all games are in a compact convenient location you don’t have to switch out games physically and/or blow on the game cartridge for it to work. Also you don’t have to hunt them down individually via ebay, criagslist, garage sales, or flea markets/swap meets.

Another route is downloading ROMs, but i do not condone that since it’s piracy and is illegal in most cases. Also all games on this system feel and sound like the original with no glitches, which some ROMs do not have.

Currently the system is hard to find in most areas, but Nintendo says they’ll produce more in the coming months, best to hold off and not pay ridiculous scalper prices.

Overall, very good selection of games. If you wish to complete most of them all; it will provide you hundreds of hours of fun. Super Mario RPG, and Final Fantasy III alone is already 20+ hour games each for the core campaign. I’d say very good deal if you have any nostalgia for the Super NES and want to re-live your childhood. For those born or started playing after the 16bit era, also a good deal as it showcases 21 solid AAA games in that time period.

—StarFox 2 Review
First thing to note is that you have to play the first level of Star Fox 1 to unlock Starfox 2 which doesn’t take more than 2mins tops

Starfox 2, unlike Starfox 1 is non-linear as in you have to manage territories (planets) while trying to defeat the main boss. The more you capture the easier the final boss is and vice versa. When the enemy capture a territory they’ll launch missiles on your main ship. If your main ship sustain too much damage it’s game over. So it’s a lot of micro managing especially in the higher difficulties

Gameplay changes is that you can turn into a walking tank in certain areas, which has high damage, but low speed. Also you can move your ship 360 degrees giving you more freedom on the map.

Very nice addition in the package.

If you are a fan of the SNES system from your youth, you are going to love this! If you think your kids who have never played SNES are going to love this… they might not. A lot of the appeal of this is sentimental and although most of the games are fun even if you’ve never played them before, a lot of young kids don’t appreciate the 16 bit graphics and simplicity of most of these games. Mario Kart for example is fun, but the graphics are pretty rough and nothing like the newer Mario Kart games that are out. Zelda, Final Fantasy and Super Mario World are timeless classics in my opinion, but again, kids may not have the patience to play through them, and may be frustrated with how hard they are.

For adults who played this as kids, this is a great way to revisit the old classics, and I highly recommend this system. It includes 2 high quality controllers with long cords, and an HDMI cable. The unit is powered with a micro USB cable and has a save feature and a nice interface that’s easy to use and overall it’s a great experience. Considering how much these games cost when they were new ($40-50 each), this is a great deal altogether, and there are some fun surprises like Starfox 2, which wasn’t previously released.

Great system, great value, and a great way to relive old memories from the Super Nintendo era. Your kids might love it, but I wouldn’t get this primarily for them.

La consola es una réplica (casi) exacta. Es más pequeña de lo que parece y es muy fácil de instalar. La recomiendo mucho para cualquier tipo de jugador, especialmente para aquell@s que disfrutamos los clásicos de Nintendo. Los controles son muy cómodos, aunque sus cables un poco cortos. (Recomiendo complementar la compra con el control inalámbrico de 8bitdo, que además está programado con un comando de botones para ir al menú sin tener que pararte a darle al reset).

La selección de juegos es estupenda. Te esperan cientos de horas de entretenimiento, sobre todo al incluir grandes joyas como Earthbound y Secrets of Mana. Los juegos de plataforma-acción siguen siendo igual de divertidos que hace unas décadas.

Tomando en cuenta que Nintendo suele vender sus juegos a precios elevados (los de 3DS no bajan de los 600 pesos por más años que tengan de haber salido), y que la consola es de gran calidad, el precio me parece justo.

When I got this for my birthday, I thought it was a very nice gift. (And not too expensive either.) Ever since Nintendo came out with their NES, they have had an effective method of holding onto the market for decades now. Sure they had their one setback with the Wii U. But they have more than recovered since then.

In the late 80s to early 90s, there was the 16 bit war between the SEGA GENESIS and the SUPER NINTENDO. In the form of flashback devices the war has started again. Once again, Nintendo prevails.

This system has 21 games in it. (Well, 22 if you count “Street Fighter” II twice since it includes both ‘Champion Edition’ and ‘Hyper Fighting.’) True the SEGA GENESIS Flashback has 80. But 40 of those games aren’t even SEGA games. 40 of those games are TERRIBLE crapware games.

PROS (1) The price is right. (2) It come with 2 controllers. (3) While it only has 22 games in it vs the 40 games of the SEGA GENESIS flashback, the 22 games are really good highlight picks. (4) There is a ‘save progress’ feature. So you can finish long games such as “Super Mario World” in segments even if you only play a few minutes a day. (5) There is a rewind feature. So that means if you mess up, you can rewind and rectify the error. (6) It is small and easy to find a place for. (7) Many of the games will look sharper than they did back in the days of the original SUPER NES. Very pleasant surprise! (8) It connects HDMI. (9) Minor, but worth mentioning. You have an option on how you want to play these games. You can make the screen look artificially old, you can accept standard play, or you can make it pixel perfect.

CONS (1) My only con here is somewhat subjective. I would have considered this device PERFECT if it had included “Killer Instinct” (or a cartridge slot like the SEGA GENESIS Flashback). But if you have these original SNES cartridges you want to play again, it’s easy enough to get a SUPER NES device for $50.

SIDE NOTE: Not really a con, but worth mentioning. The screen option allows you to fill in the side bars with different scenery. Besides being pointless, I DO NOT recommend this. Besides it being pointless, it distracts you from what you’re trying to do in the game. As if it’s magic, you will find yourself losing a life where you never would have before.

FINAL ANALYSIS I really do recommend this device. It’s fun and nostalgic. You really are getting a lot for your money. And it combines classic games with the modern convenience of saving progress and rewinding. And you have the option of if you want to play with an artificially old look, a normal look, or pixel perfect look. Buy and enjoy.

FINAL NOTE: When it came down to deciding what to buy back in the 16 bit war era, I chose SUPER NINTENDO because it came with SUPER MARIO WORLD and STAR FOX. And they were smart enough to include these 2 games in it.