SNES

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Brand
Nintendo
Original Release Date
August 23, 1991
Hardware Versions
SNES
Original MSRP (USD)
$199
Weight
2.12 lbs

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Why EarthBound Might Be Gaming's Most Important Story About Motherhood

EarthBound's view of motherhood feels more important now that so many games have traded ordinary maternal presence for tragedy, absence, or horror.

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New Open-World RPG on Steam is Basically Skyrim If It Were Made for the SNES

Steam can be a treasure trove of good adventure games with open worlds and classic RPG features, and a new one could very well be Skyrim on the SNES.

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With a giant library of games, chances are you probably didn’t even play these SNES role-playing gems from back in the day.

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I Own All 8 Nintendo Consoles, and Here is My Official Ranking

Nintendo has released eight home consoles since the NES launched in the mid-80s, and here is how I would rank each one.

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The 10 Greatest SNES Masterpieces Of All Time, Ranked

The SNES had no shortage of incredible video games that continue to be hailed as masterpieces even years after.

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Someone Made a SNES-Like Version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and You Can Play it for Free

This incredible fan-made SNES-style version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder is available now and can be played completely for free.

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Has Final Fantasy 6 or Final Fantasy 7 Aged Better?

Final Fantasy 6 and Final Fantasy 7 both changed the RPG landscape, but which is a better first game for a modern player?

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Long-Forgotten Legend of Zelda Game That You Probably Never Heard of Leaked for the Switch 2

A long-lost 16-bit Zelda game from 1997 could come to the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, if a recent leak turns out to be true.

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New SNES, Final Fantasy-Inspired RPG on Steam Has Been in Development for 10 Years

After nearly ten years in development, ONE FENIX DOWN is finally nearing release, and its SNES-inspired ambitions may justify the long wait.

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Final Fantasy Fan Discovers Their Dad's 30-Year-Old FF4 Save

A Final Fantasy fan shares a tale about a decades-old save that their father had on a Final Fantasy 4 game cartridge from the early 90s.

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Nintendo Switch Online Shadowdrops Three SNES Games

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have three more SNES titles to play, including a game officially released outside Japan for the first time.

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8 SNES Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time

Decades ago, these Super Nintendo Entertainment System games set the groundwork for major industry trends that are still around today.

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SNES Games That Are Worth A Small Fortune Nowadays

If you have any of these games on the SNES, they could be worth a pretty penny.

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Gamer Shows Off Incredible Retro Gaming Haul From Garage Sale

One lucky gamer finds an unexpected deal on a bunch of retro consoles, games, and accessories after stopping at a garage sale.

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8 Most Technically Impressive SNES Games, Ranked

These SNES games looked so good that they made fans think they were playing another console in the 90s.

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30 Years Later, Chrono Trigger’s Influence Extends Across All Time Periods

Widely considered one of the best games ever made, Chrono Trigger remains just as relevant and vital 30 years after its debut.

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Best SNES RPGs That Get Better As You Play

These games may start slow, but they will grow into some of the best RPGs that the Super Nintendo has to offer.

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The Best RPG Stories on the Super Nintendo

Going back in history, we rank the top 8 greatest tales to be told on Nintendo's 16-bit console.

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8 Nintendo SNES Games With The Best Stories, Ranked

If you're wanting to play a SNES game with a solid story, give one of these a try.

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Nintendo Fans Spot Gaming-Related Mistake on BBC Broadcast

Eagle-eyed Nintendo fans spot a major gaming blunder during a recent BBC news segment, and they wasted little time in making light of the situation.

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