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Sothius' Home-Museum- Nintendo-SNES-additional pictures

SNES logo 1 (9 KBytes) SNES logo 2 (5 KBytes)

Super Nintendo Entertainment System
(PAL-version)

SNES (44 KBytes)
The SNES; in front of it, you can see part of a control-pad
(picture copyright by M.A.Grundke)



Specifications

NameSuper Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
Made byNintendo
Released
  • 1990 (in Japan)
  • US-version: 1991
  • Europe: 1992
Serial-No.UP16194608
Additional infoNintendo
SUPER NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Bezeichnung: SNSP-001A(FRG)
CPUWDC 65C816
  • True 16 bit version of the WDC 65C02, a 6502-compatible design by Western Design Center. The 65C02 (used in the Apple //c, for example), added 27 additional instructions to the well-known 6502-design. The 65C816 goes even further, since it features an additional multiply function and a full 16 bit-design
Speed3.58 MHz
RAM256 KBytes
Graphics
  • Max.Res.: 512x384 (interlaced), 256x224 (non-interlaced)
  • Max. Colors: 256 out of a 32768 (=15bit) palette
  • 128 KB video RAM
  • 3D accelerator functions
Sound256 channels (!) stereo
MediaCartridges (max. capacity: 8 MBits)
Input/ Output
  • Cartridge slot
  • 2x 7 pin for controller
  • 12 pin male edge conn. multi-out (RGB-analog)
  • RF TV-Out
  • 28 pin expansion port in its bottom
  • 9V DC-in
Miscellaneous
  • Was called 'Super Famicom' in Japan
  • Japanese, US- and european consoles were compatible but the cartridge-slot was slightly different - it's Nintendo-typical to sell different consoles and games in different countries
  • Has a reset-button
  • Sorry, no internal pics from that machine. Like for opening the Gameboy and the Nintendo 64 you need special tools, and I don't have them - yet


'Axelay' screenshot (20 KBytes)
'Axelay' was a pseudo-3D shoot-'em-up, and demonstrated the SNES' capabilites very well


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Sothius' Home-Museum- Nintendo-SNES-additional pictures