Neowin News Feed for: Snes

Neowin Podcast Episode 18: Let's talk about videogames

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:00:01 +0000

On this week's episode of the Neowin Podcast, we take some time to talk about our gaming memories, including our first consoles and games, as well as some of our favorites from years past. Read more...

Nintendo adds even more obscure games to Switch Online

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:40:01 +0000

The Nintendo Switch Online is getting four new games that most users have probably never heard of. These include three new SNES games - including a former Japan exclusive - and one NES game. Read more...

Five new SNES and NES games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online this week

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:28:01 +0000

Nintendo has once again randomly announced a new batch of retro games coming to its Nintendo Switch Online Service. Donkey Kong Country 3 is the highlight of this round of releases. Read more...

Nintendo adds four new retro games to the Switch Online library

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:06:01 +0000

Nintendo has updated the NES and SNES Switch Online apps to add a total of four new games to members of the online service. The additions include Pop'n TwinBee, Smash Tennis, and more. Read more...

Nintendo Switch could surpass SNES in lifetime sales in Q3

Boyd Chan — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:08:01 +0000

Having already topped the Wii U, GameCube, and the Nintendo 64, the Switch has the Super Nintendo in its sights in terms of lifetime sales. The milestone could be achieved during the festive season. Read more...

Neowin Podcast Episode 14 - Apple and Microsoft event predictions

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 17:00:01 +0000

On this week's episode, Rich and João talk about the Apple and Microsoft coming in the next few weeks, the mess that's the 19H2 testing process so far, and SNES games coming to the Switch. Read more...

Super Nintendo games are finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 23:50:02 +0000

After months of speculation and waiting, Nintendo has finally confirmed that SNES titles are coming to the library of games available through Nintendo Switch Online. The first batch arrives tomorrow. Read more...

Super Nintendo titles might be coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 14:50:04 +0000

Users who subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online may have some good news in the near future, as a dataminer has managed to uncover a list of 22 Super NES games which might be available soon. Read more...

Hands-on with Hyperkin's NES light gun for LCDs and Raspberry Pi DIY SNES kit

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 01:08:02 +0000

During CES 2019 we went hands-on with the latest products from Hyperkin. Perhaps most important from its lineup, the Hyper Blaster HD and RetroN DIY for SNES. Be sure to check out the full gallery. Read more...

8bitdo breathes new life into old controllers, giving them the ability to go wireless

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:34:01 +0000

8bitdo has released new mod kits that will allow you to convert your old NES, SNES, or Genesis controller, and make it wireless. The kit does not require any soldering and costs $19.99. Read more...

Capcom and iam8bit launch limited edition Mega Man cartridges

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 01 May 2018 20:18:01 +0000

If you are a fan of Mega Man, you will most likely want to check out the limited edition cartridges that are being produced in collaboration with Capcom. The cartridges are limited to 8,500 pieces. Read more...

Street Fighter II 30th Anniversary Edition SNES cartridge gets unboxed

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 20:16:01 +0000

During the summer, iam8bit released a limited edition SNES cartridge of Street Fighter II. While the product has long been sold out, you can now check out an unboxing of the product. Read more...

Surprise, the SNES Classic Edition has now been hacked

Boyd Chan — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:02:02 +0000

Just a week after being released, the latest addition to Nintendo's miniature console lineup has been hacked, enabling users to load games of their choice into the device's onboard memory. Read more...

Unofficial Star Fox 2 SNES cartridge shows up on eBay for $150

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 01:08:01 +0000

Only a few days after the release of the SNES Classic Edition, copies of the console exclusive Star Fox 2 have found their way online as SNES cartridges, commanding as much as $150. Read more...

Nintendo reveals New 3DS XL SNES Edition - and it's coming soon to Europe

Andy Weir — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 19:18:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced the 'New 3DS XL Super Nintendo Entertainment System Edition' - a retro-styled version of its popular handheld console, which will be available in Europe from October. Read more...

Wild Guns Reloaded is now available on Steam

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:56:01 +0000

Wild Guns is a classic game that originally made its debut on the SNES in 1994. The remastered version of the game is now finally available on PC and can be had for a special price for a limited time. Read more...

Star Fox 2 developers celebrate game release nearly two decades after it was completed

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 05:12:01 +0000

It was a nice surprise when Nintendo announced that it would be releasing a new mini console, the Super NES Classic Edition. But, Star Fox 2 also came as a surprise to fans and also its developers. Read more...

Nintendo PlayStation brought back to life, can now play CD-ROM games

Boyd Chan — Sat, 06 May 2017 05:46:02 +0000

While taking three attempts over the course of a year, one popular hacker has restored the Nintendo PlayStation prototype to full working condition after solving issues that had plagued its CD drive. Read more...

Nintendo is reportedly working on a mini SNES console

Rich Woods — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:58:02 +0000

According to a new report, Nintendo is working on another console to follow up its NES Classic Edition, but this time it's a mini Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It's coming later this year. Read more...

Rare SNES titles Iron Commando and Legend are being re-released in old cartridge form

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 19:50:01 +0000

If you are a fan of collecting SNES games, you might want to take a look at Piko Interactive's Indiegogo campaign for the re-release of Iron Commando and Legend in cartridge form. Read more...

Relive the Nintendo Power magazine online for free [UPDATED]

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:34:02 +0000

Nintendo Power was Nintendo's official source for news and tips throughout the years. Though it was discontinued in 2012, you can now browse the first 145 issues of the magazine online for free. Read more...

More details emerge of the 'Nintendo Playstation' prototype

Luke Payne — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 10:18:01 +0000

After initial details of the 'Nintendo PlayStation' prototype emerged back in July, many were skeptical of it's authenticity. Now, the device has been demoed and it's definitely real and still works. Read more...

A link to the past: play SNES games on Windows 8 and RT

Jake Durasamy — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:54:44 +0000

A SNES emulator has been released for Windows 8 and RT, so that users and retro gamers can meet their needs of playing old-school gamers all over again. This emulator will also work on Surface. Read more...

New SNES game coming in 2013

Tyler Holman — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:42:56 +0000

14 years after 1998's Frogger, the SNES is getting a brand new game in the form of Nightmare Busters, a 'masterful run and gun game' featuring werewolves and leprechauns. Does it get any more awesome? Read more...

Ultima VII: The Black Gate turns 20

Tyler Holman — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:14:56 +0000

If you were around when it came out, chances are there's a soft spot in your heart for Ultima VII: The Black Gate, and believe it or not, this RPG classic just turned 20 today. Read more...

The SNES is the greatest console of all time

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:50:37 +0000

Over the past few months, I decided to go back in time and relive the days of old. Instead of wasting my day doing things that just weren't productive, I decided to get all of... Read more...

SNES Portable

Wed, 12 Dec 2001 22:04:56 +0000

This guy is really good: the same dude that built a portable PSX a while ago and has also made some really old Atari 2600 portable has did it again. This time he 'compressed' a... Read more...