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Super Nintendo Entertainment System

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES or SNES) is a 16-bit home video game console that was released in 1990 by Nintendo as a follow up to the extremely popular Nintendo Entertainment System. In Japan, the system is called the Super Famicom (SFC).

The console introduced advanced graphics and sound capabilities compared with other consoles at the time. Additionally, development of a variety of enhancement chips helped to keep it competitive in the marketplace.

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  • The Blue Crystal Rod (2004)

    Developed by Game Studio for SNES

    The Blue Crystal Rod is an adventure game developed by Game Studio and released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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  • Metal Slader Glory: Director's Cut (2000)

    Developed by HAL Laboratory for SNES

    Metal Slader Glory: Director's Cut is an adventure game developed by HAL Laboratory and released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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  • Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 (1999)

    Developed by Intelligent Systems for SNES, Wii

    Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 is a strategy game developed by Intelligent Systems and released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii.
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  • Columns (1990)

    Developed by Sega for GG, iOS, WIN, GEN, MD, MS, SNES, TG16, Wii

    Columns is a puzzle game developed by Sega and released on GameGear, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, TurboGrafx-16, Wii.
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  • Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori (1999)

    Developed by Pax Softonica for SNES

    Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori is an adventure game developed by Pax Softonica and released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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CPU 16-bit 65c816 Ricoh 5A22 3.58 MHz
Generation: 4
Launch Date November 21, 1990
Media ROM cartridge
Memory 128kB of DRAM
Name code SNES
Sound Sony SPC700, Sony DSP
Type: Home Console

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