Super Nintendo / Super Famicom
All original (large) versions of the Super Nintendo and Super Famicom (NTSC & PAL) can output RGB without a modification – All that’s required is the proper cable. The SNES Mini / SNES Jr. requires a modification to get RGB, but it can result in really high quality video output. Please scroll down for more information:
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Super Nintendo / Super Famicom Cables and sync information This page describes in detail which RGB cables to buy and which will output proper sync. |
This page shows you the different versions of the SNES and compares the video quality of each of the revisions. |
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The SNES Mini / Jr requires a modification to enable RGB output. This page provides information on the different SNES Mini RGB mods available. |
SNES 1CHIP Revision
The SNES “1CHIP” consoles are the only revisions in the original case that output video quality as good as the SNES Mini. This page has information on these consoles, methods to find them and ways to enhance them. |
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The SNES is capable of outputting SPDIF digital audio. |
This page describes the SNES “vertical line” issue and ways to fix it.
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This page shows tips for SNES systems, such as fixing a loose cartridge release lever and a quick mod to play NTSC-J games on NTSC systems. |
While the 1CHIP/Mini’s have sharper video, some have a “ghosting” effect that bothers some people. Here’s a quick fix. |
S-Video Cables:
There’s also S-Video cables available for all original SNES/SFC consoles. They will not work with the SNES Mini without a mod though:
Retro Gaming Cables NTSC S-Video Cable
Retro-Access NTSC Coax S-Video Cable
Insurrection Industries NTSC S-Video Cable
SNES Model Differences:
Here’s a video that quality walks you through the differences between each SNES revision and how you can upgrade them for the best possible RGB quality:
If you’d like info on mods for other systems, head to the Getting RGB From Each System page or check out the main page for more retro-awesomeness.