Classic Game Room - SUPER NINTENDO console review

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Classic Game Room HD reviews the SUPER NINTENDO video game console which was released in the U.S. in 1991. A fan favorite and many viewers' first game system, the Super Nintendo delivered awesome video games with a 16 bit style that differed from its main rival, the Sega Genesis. Smoother visuals and that Nintendo flair for lengthy games packed with months of gameplay made the SNES game console the system to own for fans of Mario games and Zelda. Could you find Super Metroid on the Genesis, Sega CD or 32S? No! (but could you find Cosmic Carnage on the SNES... No!) This Super Nintendo video game console review shows games and the game system up close. Relive the days when competing video game consoles were actually different and played different games. Reminisce about different sound effects, music design and graphics that separated rival Nintendo from Sega. The American Super Nintendo may be built to last and works like a champ but suffers from a case of the uglies. These days many of the best Super Nintendo games can be found on the Nintendo Wii Virtual Console and downloaded for a few bucks. Games like Super Mario Kart on SNES and Super Mario World still hold their value and bring back years of memories for collectors.

[RallyLancer]

"Relatively easy to collect for these days"

Ah I miss you 2010

[iamuriah]

My dad used to drive a trash truck and around 10-ish years ago he came home with a plastic bag filled with Snes games the console and controllers etc needless to say it was the awesomest thing EVER and I played it for hours on end when he brought it home, I still have it in a shoebox in my closet and every now and then a take it out just for some Super mario World and kirby all those classics I wasn't around when the system was in it's prime ( I came in towards the end of the saturn/ps1 era) it is still although being around 20yrs old the coolest game system in my opinion ( the dreamcast being a close second)

[chinagongetya]

that phone support number is fully working and functional they still offer support for this console, crazy

[EmeraldWarrior]

I LOVE that Super Metroid is the cartridge you have in there. One of the greatest games of all-time, easily.

[Ryenobal]

I remember marveling at the Super NES when I first saw it back around '91 at my friend's house.  It's my favorite console of all time ...Sorry but I have to disagree.  I think the Super NES is the cleanest and best or 2nd best looking console ever.  Also, despite being a simple design, I love the look and feel of the SNES controller.  The original NES and its controllers were boring-looking; the SNES brought some style and sturdiness into Nintendo products.

[adandelgado]

arguably the greatest console of all time

[protoolpat]

Still got my SNES from my 90's childhood with a good collection of games! I play it often b/c It's refreshing to get off the PS3/4 or PC/MAC and just play some good old classics! It's funny to see friends struggle with my SNES games when the current games they play are extremely complicated compared to Zelda or Mario World!

[NexusArtRealm]

I remember when I got my first SNES console for Christmas. I was so mesmerized by the new console scent after opening it up. I think I was around 13 years old at the time. Those were amazing happy years. All my friends and I had subscriptions to Nintendo Power magazine and those mags were great once upon a time. I played Mario World sooo much, everyday. I was addicted to the beautiful graphics, sound and excellent play control. I still have it. Fond memories and still fun to play today.

[Shritistrang]

When I first tried out gaming as a child, I used the Gameboy. But the Super Nintendo was when my love for video games truly began. I've started long-lasting relationships with iconical franchises, and all of them started on this console. Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong Country, Metroid and Final Fantasy, to name a few.

The Super Nintendo will always be my favorite console of them all. It's a shame my old cables don't work anymore. Oh well, time to get them for Virtual Console.

[jonhikarizx]

I just recently spent $100 on Super Metroid. WORTH IT!!! :D
I now possess the Triforce of SNES games:
Link to the Past
Super Mario World
Super Metroid

[nine]

I love how the PAL version looks just like the Super Famicom.

[fletchy]

The European/Australian version looks much more attractive than the US version in my opinion

[ionthegravity]

This thing is a tank!!! After months of begging my parents for one back in 1992, I finally got one...and after years of collecting games then sadly growing up and moving on, my 5 year old daughter is now playing and enjoying my old SNES!!
She's better at Mario world than I was...lol

[dondavidcortes]

"the unnatractive but works well console"

great line karnage

[PrismRockPictures]

Sadly, I no longer have my Super Nintendo. I still have my SEGA Genesis and play it regularly. But Fortunately for me, whatever SNES games I want to play, I easily have access to from my Wii. AND I have both Super Mario Advance 2 and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the GBA. I always have spare copies and I hold no regrets :D

[soxnpatslyfe]

had the n64 as a kid, picked up n64, genesis, nes, and a snes recently to start a small collection of cartridge games and the super nintendo has jumped to the top of my list so far

[phoenixzion]

SNES was one of the best systems of all time. It got me into most if not all of the stuff I still dig today.

[JW]

I wasn't born in this generation of consoles, but after playing both systems I decided to go for Sega. The controller is just so much nicer for me, and although in the UK the SNES looks a lot better then the North American SNES, it still looks kind of dull compared to the Mega Drive. I definitely prefer Sonic over Mario too...

Just my opinion guys! Nintendo is still amazing as well!

[colefreddy]

The european version of the snes looks way better

[cleon]

My favorite console of all time right here. As for whether it's prettier in North America or everywhere else is all based on taste. Personally I grew up with the grey and purple. So I'll take that anyday for nostalgic reasons. My opinion