SNES News
Browse 196 Nintendo news articles connected to SNES.
Related Games
Nintendo Switch games that appear in articles tagged with SNES.
Latest SNES Articles
Articles are ordered by publication date.
Contra Force SNES Port Beta Released by Renowned NES-to-SNES Developer Infidelity
Infidelity, acclaimed for NES-to-SNES conversions, releases the first playable beta of Contra Force for the Super Nintendo, bringing the classic 1992 Konami title to...
R-Type Dimensions III Announced for Nintendo Switch and More: ININ Games Partners with Tozai and Irem for Remastered Classic
ININ Games, in collaboration with Tozai Games and Irem, officially announces R-Type Dimensions III—a fully remastered version of the iconic SNES shoot-em-up, R-Type...
Retrobrighting Older Nintendo Consoles: New Study Reveals Long-Term Damage Risks
A decade-long investigation challenges the effectiveness of retrobrighting restoration methods for aging Nintendo consoles like the SNES and NES, highlighting...
Donkey Kong Country Composer Reveals Nintendo's Faith in Iconic SNES Soundtrack
Donkey Kong Country composer David Wise shares insights on Nintendo's approval of the acclaimed SNES game's soundtrack, offering a rare look into the development of...
Rock It Games Launches Jaleco Sports: Goal and Bases Loaded Classics on Nintendo Switch
Rock It Games brings classic NES and SNES titles, Jaleco Sports: Goal and Bases Loaded, to the Nintendo Switch with new features and global leaderboards.
Reggie Fils-Aimé Weighs in on Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Success and Brand Momentum
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé discusses the Nintendo Switch 2's successful launch, Nintendo's brand strategy, and game lineup in a detailed...
How Nintendo Secured Street Fighter 2 Exclusivity for the SNES: The Untold TurboGrafx-16 Story
Discover the behind-the-scenes battle for Street Fighter 2 exclusivity and how Nintendo's SNES clinched a console-defining victory over the TurboGrafx-16.
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest Receives Major Unofficial SNES Port with Retranslation and Enhanced Features
A dedicated fan developer brings Konami’s Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest to the Super Nintendo with major improvements, including a popular retranslation hack, updated...
SNES Controller for Nintendo Switch Online Restocked on My Nintendo Store UK
The iconic SNES controller for Nintendo Switch Online is available again via the UK My Nintendo Store. Learn how to purchase it, recent stock updates, and the latest...
Deltarune SNES-Style Hack: EarthBound ROM Community Recreates Chapter 1 for the '90s Era
EarthBound ROM hackers have released 'Bound to the Dark World,' a free SNES-inspired recreation of Toby Fox’s Deltarune Chapter 1, celebrating both fan creativity and...
Nintendo Switch Closes in on DS as Second-Best-Selling Console in Company History
The Nintendo Switch is just 10,000 units away from surpassing the Nintendo DS, marking a historic sales achievement. Discover how the Switch and Switch 2 stack up...
Eternal Hunters – The Branford Legacy Brings New Action RPG Experience to SNES with Veteran Composer Raphaël Gesqua
Classic action RPG fans can look forward to Eternal Hunters – The Branford Legacy, an upcoming SNES title featuring a soundtrack by acclaimed composer Raphaël Gesqua,...
Street Racer Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch: Classic 90s Racing Returns November 2025
QUByte Interactive brings the cult classic Street Racer Collection to Nintendo Switch, featuring four versions of the 90s game and multiple gameplay modes. Releasing...
How ZSNES Revolutionized SNES Emulation and Online Play: Insights from Developer zsKnight
Discover the groundbreaking history and technical achievements of ZSNES, the SNES emulator that brought accurate performance and online play to PC gamers in the late...
EarthBound (Mother 2) Clay Figure Set Released by Hobonichi: Celebrating a Classic SNES RPG
Hobonichi unveils a premium clay figure set based on EarthBound (Mother 2), featuring beloved party members and Mr. Saturn.
Donkey Kong Country Tech Demo Showcases SNES Graphics on Sega Genesis: A Homebrew Concept Test
A breakthrough homebrew demo by Gabriel Pyron and TiagoSC demonstrates SNES-style Donkey Kong Country visuals on Sega Genesis hardware, highlighting technical...
Terranigma: Celebrating the Quintet Masterpiece That Redefined SNES Action RPGs
Discover the enduring legacy of Terranigma, the acclaimed action-RPG from Quintet on the Super Nintendo, as we revisit its impact, gameplay, and place among the Gaia...
How Nintendo’s Cancelled SNES-CD Project Paved the Way for Sony PlayStation’s Success
Discover how Nintendo’s decision to end its CD-ROM partnership with Sony led to the birth of the PlayStation and sparked a turning point in gaming history, as...
Shuhei Yoshida Reflects on Cancelled SNES PlayStation Add-On and Its Impact on Nintendo and Sony
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida speaks about the cancelled SNES PlayStation add-on, revealing new insights on its development, Nintendo's decision, and the path...
How Nintendo’s Canceled SNES Collaboration Shaped the Rise of PlayStation: Shuhei Yoshida Reflects
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida discusses the early PlayStation project, Nintendo's pivotal decision, and the...
QuByte Interactive Announces Street Racer Collection: Classic Kart Racing Returns to Steam
Street Racer, the 1994 kart racing cult classic originally developed by Vivid Image and published by Ubisoft, is coming back as the Street Racer Collection on Steam....
Street Racer Collection Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam
QUByte Interactive confirms the Street Racer Collection launch for November 27th across Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, featuring...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Mario & Wario, Bubsy, and Fatal Fury Special to SNES Library
Explore Nintendo Switch Online's latest SNES updates as Mario & Wario, Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, and Fatal Fury Special become available....
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Mario & Wario, Bubsy, and Fatal Fury Special to SNES Lineup
Nintendo Switch Online expands its SNES library with the addition of Mario & Wario, Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, and Fatal Fury Special. Learn...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Mario’s Super Picross and Mario Party 3 Icons as October Rewards
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can unlock new Mario’s Super Picross and Mario Party 3 icons this October, available through the SNES and N64 apps. Learn how to...
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Minus World Discovered Nearly 40 Years Later
Speedrunner Kosmic uncovers a secret Minus World in the SNES All-Stars version of Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, expanding the legacy of legendary Nintendo glitches.
New Minus World Levels Discovered in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels on SNES
Nearly forty years after its release, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels reveals new 'Minus World' secrets, thanks to speedrunner Kosmic's findings using Super Mario...
Super Castlevania IV Receives Rumble Support on SNES Thanks to KandoWontu and Community Collaboration
Super Castlevania IV gains official rumble support through a new community patch, developed for SNES hardware by KandoWontu, leveraging Limited Run Games’ upcoming...
Voultar's Impact on Retro Game Modding Amid Ongoing Health Struggles
Hardware engineer Voultar, renowned for groundbreaking mods like the SNES Edge Enhancer and Wii U NAND-Aid, continues to inspire the retro gaming community as he faces...
Why Nintendo Chose A, B, X, and Y for Controller Buttons: A Deep Dive into the Iconic Layout
Explore the history behind the A, B, X, and Y button configuration on Nintendo controllers, its industry-wide influence, and how it became the standard for modern...
Bitmap Books Announces The Definitive Book Of SNES RPGs Vol. 1: A Deep Dive Into Classic Nintendo RPGs
Bitmap Books unveils 'The Definitive Book Of SNES RPGs Vol. 1,' a comprehensive 556-page exploration of iconic Super Nintendo RPGs, featuring in-depth essays and artwork.
Bitmap Books Opens Pre-Orders for The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1: A Comprehensive Chronicle of 16-Bit Classics
Bitmap Books launches pre-orders for The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1, an extensive visual guide chronicling the influence and artistry of classic Super...
Nickelodeon Splat Pack Release Date Confirmed: Retro Collection Launches January 30, 2026 on Nintendo Switch eShop
Limited Run Games confirms the Nickelodeon Splat Pack, a collection of classic SNES and Genesis titles, will launch digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop on January...
Super Star Wars Trilogy Redux Released: Classic SNES Games Get Overhaul Patches for Modern Play
The Super Star Wars Trilogy Redux patches by BillyTime! Games overhaul the classic SNES Star Wars games, offering reduced difficulty and new features, now available...
Sega Rekindles Classic Rivalry with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on Nintendo Switch 2
Sega revives its legendary competitive spirit with the upcoming launch of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, targeting Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World while...
Nintendo Unveils 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' for Switch 2: A Classic Side-Scrolling Adventure Returns Spring 2026
Nintendo announces 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' for the upcoming Switch 2 console, bringing fans a new side-scrolling adventure reminiscent of the beloved Yoshi’s...
Final Fight MD: Mauro Xavier’s Sega Genesis Port Adds Three-Player Support, Surpassing SNES Version
Brazilian developer Mauro Xavier is advancing his unofficial Final Fight port for the Sega Genesis, introducing potential three-player co-op and features absent in the...
BBC Retro Gaming Blunder: Windows 95 Shown on Incompatible Apple Macintosh SE
The BBC faces scrutiny for displaying Windows 95 alongside a vintage Apple Macintosh SE in a segment celebrating the OS's anniversary, drawing attention from the tech...
Exploring Mario Paint’s Legacy: What 100 SNES Cartridges Reveal About Nintendo’s Creative Past
A deep dive into Mario Paint's resurgence on Nintendo Switch Online—and one dedicated fan’s quest to uncover lost creations from 100 used SNES cartridges.
Infidelity Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NES-to-SNES Port Project
Veteran NES developer Infidelity is bringing the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Super Nintendo with a native port, expanding the game's legacy to the 16-bit era.
Infidelity Releases Native SNES Port of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with New Enhancements
Infidelity's SNES port of the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NES game is now available, featuring gameplay improvements and hidden MSU-1 enhancements. Learn...
Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! SNES Port by Infidelity Adds MSU-1, Rumble, and Advanced Save Features
Fan developer Infidelity releases a groundbreaking SNES port of Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!, introducing MSU-1 enhancements, rumble functionality, and an innovative...
Parodius and the Mega Drive: Homebrew Developer Challenges 'Impossible' Port Claims
Konami's iconic Parodius series has never appeared on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive—until now. Homebrew developer Gabriel Pyron is determined to prove a faithful port...
Psycho Dream Comes to Nintendo Switch With First Official English Translation
Ratalaika Games is bringing the SNES classic Psycho Dream to Nintendo Switch in its first-ever official English release, featuring updated gameplay enhancements and...
CDex32: How the Commodore Amiga CD32 is Getting a Modern Revival
The CDex32 project brings the classic Commodore Amiga CD32 console into the 21st century, with HDMI support and expanded compatibility. Learn how this fan-led effort...
Brandish Renewal Launches on Nintendo Switch with Enhanced Features via EGGCONSOLE
Nihon Falcom's Brandish Renewal is now available on Nintendo Switch through the EGGCONSOLE series, featuring modern updates, improved controls, and new music for...
Apidya Special Release Date Confirmed: ININ Games Announces August 25, 2026 Launch for PC, PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
ININ Games and Team Apidya confirm Apidya Special for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on August 25, 2026. Physical editions, Chris Hülsbeck...
Electro-Pop Artist Remute Pulls Music from Spotify Over Bot Playlists and Platform Policies
German musician Remute withdraws his catalog from Spotify, citing issues with bot playlists, AI music, and controversial platform practices, choosing to focus on...
Brandish Renewal Brings Underground Labyrinth Adventure to Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE
Nihon Falcom's cult classic RPG Brandish returns as Brandish Renewal for Nintendo Switch, offering enhanced features and updated gameplay through EGGCONSOLE.
Pilotwings Soundtracks Now Streaming on Nintendo Music App for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers
Nintendo expands its digital music library with the official OSTs from Pilotwings (SNES), Pilotwings 64, and Pilotwings Resort, now available for Nintendo Switch...
Celebrating 30 Years of Yoshi’s Island: A Super Mario World 2 Milestone on SNES
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island celebrates its 30th anniversary. Explore its legacy, gameplay innovations, and impact on the Nintendo platforming series.
Mario Paint Joins Nintendo Switch Online SNES Library with Joy-Con Mouse Controls
Nintendo has added Mario Paint and new mouse control support for select Super Nintendo Entertainment System games on Nintendo Switch Online. Learn about the update,...
Mario Paint Arrives on Nintendo Switch Online SNES App with Enhanced Features
Nintendo Switch Online adds Mario Paint to the SNES app, introducing Mouse Mode and modern control options for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 users.
Nintendo Switch Online SNES App Update Adds Button Remapping and Mouse Support
Nintendo Switch Online expands its SNES library with new accessibility features, including button remapping and mouse control for select titles like Mario Paint.
Mario Paint Soundtrack Now Available on Nintendo Music App for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers
Nintendo has released the complete Mario Paint soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app, adding another classic to the growing collection available to Nintendo Switch...
Mario Paint Returns: SNES Classic Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with Mouse Controls
The classic SNES title Mario Paint makes its debut on Nintendo Switch 2, complete with enhanced mouse support via the Joy-Con 2 and USB mouse compatibility. Discover...
Mario Paint Joins Nintendo Switch Online Library With Enhanced Features and Soundtrack Release
Mario Paint has officially arrived on Nintendo Switch Online, featuring updated Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and a newly released soundtrack via the Nintendo Music app....
EarthBound Beginnings Remake Nears Completion After Over a Decade of Fan Development
After more than 10 years in development, the EarthBound Beginnings Remake—an ambitious ROM hack recreating the 1989 classic Mother—approaches completion with a...
Earthbound Beginnings Remake Released After Nearly Two Decades of ROM Hack Development
Earthbound Beginnings Remake, a long-running ROM hack led by Gabbls and rooted in Starmen.Net community work, is now available to download. Timeline, release details,...
Exploring Syndicate: A Deep Dive into the 1993 Bullfrog Classic in New Documentary
A comprehensive look at the rise of Bullfrog Productions’ Syndicate, chronicled in a new 3-hour documentary featuring in-depth interviews with key developers.