How could I get my hands on a SNES?

[Biggie]

Would really like to get a SNES and play some original Super Tecmo Bowl. What’s my best way to get one of these?

[CastlevaniaNut18]

eBay, local game store, etc. They're not hard to find.

[Biggie]

Just now, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

eBay, local game store, etc. They're not hard to find.

Hey how would I hook it up to a modern television with hdmi?

[erehwon]

Craigslist, get lucky at a garage sale, used game store, ebay.  It has been a while since I've seen one at a garage sale.  I also heard you can mod the snes classic and add game roms to it.

[erehwon]

1 minute ago, Biggie said:

Hey how would I hook it up to a modern television with hdmi?

  There are composite to hdmi adapters.

[CastlevaniaNut18]

2 minutes ago, Biggie said:

Hey how would I hook it up to a modern television with hdmi?

Buy a converter, I guess. I've never used one, though, so I don't know how shitty they are. 

 

My husband built a pretty elaborate setup for our stuff, so I don't have to go the cheap way.  

[CastlevaniaNut18]

Also, probably expect to spend $50 or so on the system. There's a pretty good demand for it, so they're not dirt cheap.

[Biggie]

1 minute ago, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

Also, probably expect to spend $50 or so on the system. There's a pretty good demand for it, so they're not dirt cheap.

That’s no problem. But there are so many sellers I’m worried about which one to trust. 

[CastlevaniaNut18]

2 minutes ago, Biggie said:

That’s no problem. But there are so many sellers I’m worried about which one to trust. 

Find a seller with good feedback, read the listing thoroughly, and you shouldn't have a problem. I use eBay all the time for retro stuff and I've hardly ever had an issue because I do my homework.

 

Also, your TV probably has a composite input, most still do, I think. If so, don't bother with the converter. It's gonna look like shit, either way.

[chakoo]

If you want to be cheap, just buy a snes classic and hack it.

 

if you are willing to spend more buy the super nt (fpga snes with hdmi output).

[Biggie]

3 minutes ago, chakoo said:

If you want to be cheap, just buy a snes classic and hack it.

 

if you are willing to spend more buy the super nt (fpga snes with hdmi output).

All I want it for is to play Tecmo Super Bowl. 

[CastlevaniaNut18]

4 minutes ago, chakoo said:

If you want to be cheap, just buy a snes classic and hack it.

 

if you are willing to spend more buy the super nt (fpga snes with hdmi output).

I'm pretty skeptical that Biggie wants to put in the money or effort just to casually play Super Tecmo Bowl  

[Paperclyp]

Most used game mom and pop shops I’ve been to have always been very nice and honest about their old stuff. They’ll usually have a pretty upfront policy. 

 

They make a range of tech to converting the SNES video output to modern TVs, but I personally think the easiest way is to just have a CRT TV on hand.

[chakoo]

3 minutes ago, Biggie said:

All I want it for is to play Tecmo Super Bowl. 

Then just get a snes classic, hacking it takes 5 seconds and zero brain power. It is the simplest route for you and you get hdmi out.

 

you just need hackchi and the rom, you just follow the readme that has you boot the unit holding down reset, click to archive the device then click to update. There you’re done in like 5 mins.

 

[CastlevaniaNut18]

Ain't nobody got a CRT these days, unless you're a retro games nut, like those of us on this sub-forum.

 

But like I said, just use the composite input on your TV. Unless you're spending a lot of money and effort into an elaborate setup like a lot of us have here, a cheap converter is still gonna look like ass on a modern TV.

[Rodimus]

2 hours ago, chakoo said:

If you want to be cheap, just buy a snes classic and hack it.

 

if you are willing to spend more buy the super nt (fpga snes with hdmi output).

I second this. Good place to start and nice place to end.

[Rodimus]

2 hours ago, Biggie said:

All I want it for is to play Tecmo Super Bowl. 

just get an SNES and use composite. If you want better order the HD Retrovision Component cables if your TV supports it. Then you could get a Retrotink and go from there. 

[gamer.tv]

Maybe one of the Retron re-issue consoles might be the way to go.  It'll play SNES games, uses the controllers but also plays Genesis and NES games.

[Biggie]

Man there are sooooo many sellers of these things. I have no idea who to trust. 

[CastlevaniaNut18]

11 minutes ago, Biggie said:

Man there are sooooo many sellers of these things. I have no idea who to trust. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Nintendo-SNES-Console-Video-Game-System-Complete/263948824561?epid=219532720&hash=item3d74936ff1:g:89oAAOSwFzZbo9-E

 

There you go. Like I said, just read the description and if the seller has good feedback, you're fine.

[Slug]

Buy a Retron.  I love mine.  SNES, NES, and Genesis (and more) all in one.

[CastlevaniaNut18]

1 minute ago, Slug said:

Buy a Retron.  I love mine.  SNES, NES, and Genesis (and more) all in one.

He only wants to play one game, though. 

[Biggie]

5 minutes ago, Slug said:

Buy a Retron.  I love mine.  SNES, NES, and Genesis (and more) all in one.

 

3 minutes ago, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

He only wants to play one game, though. 

Yeah just wanna be able to play Tecmo Super Bowl. 

[Slug]

1 minute ago, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

He only wants to play one game, though. 

Yeah but like a Retron3 will cost around the same or less than an actual SNES, and if down the road he ever decides there's another cart game he wants to play for one of the other systems it supports he won't have to go buy another console.

[CastlevaniaNut18]

Just now, Slug said:

Yeah but like a Retron3 will cost around the same or less than an actual SNES, and if down the road he ever decides there's another cart game he wants to play for one of the other systems it supports he won't have to go buy another console.

I'm just going by what he says he wants. 

 

Plus, I'm not a fan of those types of consoles. 

[Slug]

Just now, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

Plus, I'm not a fan of those types of consoles. 

I like 'em for input economy.  One HDMI cable; all my retro carts.

[Biggie]

8 minutes ago, Slug said:

I like 'em for input economy.  One HDMI cable; all my retro carts.

How reliable is that thing? I checked it out. I like the wireless controllers and the hdmi cable makes things super easy. Also the fact that it’s brand new is a plus too. 

[CastlevaniaNut18]

11 minutes ago, Slug said:

I like 'em for input economy.  One HDMI cable; all my retro carts.

I prefer authenticity, but I guess it's okay for people who aren't picky. 

[Biggie]

Just now, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

I prefer authenticity, but I guess it's okay for people who aren't picky. 

My only concern is these consoles look sort of beat up. Guess I could just be patient and keep looking for one in really good shape. I’ve already ordered the game. It was in exellent condition with original box and manual!

[CastlevaniaNut18]

7 minutes ago, Biggie said:

My only concern is these consoles look sort of beat up. Guess I could just be patient and keep looking for one in really good shape. I’ve already ordered the game. It was in exellent condition with original box and manual!

Well, these systems are over 20 years old, so you'll be a little hard-pressed to find one in immaculate condition and  you'll probably have to pay a bit of a premium. 

 

A Retron would probably be okay for someone like you. I just don't like them, because I prefer original hardware and these types of consoles generally have issues with emulation.

[Biggie]

3 minutes ago, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

Well, these systems are over 20 years old, so you'll be a little hard-pressed to find one in immaculate condition and  you'll probably have to pay a bit of a premium. 

 

A Retron would probably be okay for someone like you. I just don't like them, because I prefer original hardware and these types of consoles generally have issues with emulation.

I checked the back of my Sony 4K tv. It seems to have the composite hookups? I was kinda shocked they were there. 

[CastlevaniaNut18]

Just now, Biggie said:

I checked the back of my Sony 4K tv. It seems to have the composite hookups? I was kinda shocked they were there. 

Most TVs still have composite. Our 4k does.

[Biggie]

Just now, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

Most TVs still have composite. Our 4k does.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Nintendo-Console-System-SNES-Original-Control-CLEANED-TESTED-LIKE-NEW/123208672286?epid=110615432&hash=item1cafcf241e:g:uXIAAOSw0rNbLquC:sc:USPSPriorityFlatRateBox!30064!US!-1

 

What do you think about this ?

[Rodimus]

My preference is similar to @CastlevaniaNut18 I prefer to play on real hardware. However I go through a bunch to have it look good on my HDTV and now 4k TV. I think if someon goes with emulation don't half ass it with real carts that simply dump a rom. If you want emulation go straight emulation.

 

I think you can clean up a SNES for the most part. If it is Yellow there are ways to clean that up. I did a few years ago and posted here before the boards died. I also wrote up a article on it here. 

http://www.nostalgicpixel.com/?p=147

[Rodimus]

4 minutes ago, Biggie said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Nintendo-Console-System-SNES-Original-Control-CLEANED-TESTED-LIKE-NEW/123208672286?epid=110615432&hash=item1cafcf241e:g:uXIAAOSw0rNbLquC:sc:USPSPriorityFlatRateBox!30064!US!-1

 

What do you think about this ?

Ouch $114 that is a bit pricey but it is in nice shape.

 

This one has 2 controllers https://www.ebay.com/p/Super-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-Launch-Edition-Gray-Console/219532720?iid=391908913791&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D2ef0efdd063b498d92095e6f6b929e4d%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D123208672286%26itm%3D391908913791&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1