Help me find the correct SuperNintendo
 

Hey fellow gamers!

I've decided that I want to buy a SuperNintendo just so I'll be able to play the Super Mario GoKart game :D

My problem is that it's been so long since I last had access to that consol that I've forgotten what it's called!

This is the exact version of the SuperNintendo I am looking for:
http://socios.linuca.org/rice/snes/snes.jpg

that's the SuperNintendo 8-bit right?



and this is the SuperNintendo 64-bit right?:
http://hem.passagen.se/samuel_nygren/filer/psx1.jpg

I just need you to help me tell me the name of the correct version so I can specify it when I put up an add on a website that deals with used consoles/games.

Thanks in advance you guys! :)

Yeah, you're looking for the Super Nintendo. The ol' 8 bit one.

The 64 bit one was aptly named Nintendo 64.

But...there have been Mario GoKart games on every system, so which one where you looking to play? If it's the one with the crappiest graphics (completely 2D), then Super Nintendo is what you're after.

EDIT: that EXACT version is the Super Famicon. The 8 bit nintendo console only released in Japan. I hope that doesn't confuse you too much...

JadedFox says it's called SNES 64-bit :hmm:


THIS ONE!!! :D
http://www.emulatronia.com/maquinade.../mariokart.jpg
http://spoonman.roarvgm.com/videogam..._mariokart.jpg

erhh.. kinda! :lol:

Ehhh. Super Nintendo, the console with the original Mario Kart, is 16bit. 8bit was NES(Nintendo Entertainment System), which never had Mario Kart. The 64bit Nintendo is indeed called the Nintendo 64.

Great! So far I have 1 guy saying it's the NES 64-bit and you guys saying that it's the Nintendo 64. Good thing I'm not confused :|

They're right.
8-bit is the NES
16-bit is the SNES
64-bit is the N64

I tried Googling some stuff, but I came up empty. :(

hehe so did I! They're to passé for anyone to write about them anymore :rolleyes:

Haha I told you SNES 16 bit Nancy, *not* SNES 64-bit! I have logs to prove it too! :D

Maybe my Swedish didn't go over too well ;)

--jaded

Ah the Super Nintendo... A golden age in console gaming...

God I miss my Super Nintendo, my mother sold it for 5 bucks at a garage sale...

Super Street Fighter Turbo on an emulator? It's just not the same I tells ya!

Super Tennis is where it's at!

--jaded

yep, the SNES is the 16bit version!

remember that you'd want a PAL version SNES, so it'd play fine on your TV. I am pretty sure Denmark/Europe is PAL (ie the television frequncy and resolution and sutff is different to american/NTSC standards). Otherwise you'll need converters and stuff to play different games.....

you shoudl've rephrased that by saying the one with the best gameplay! :D

Many great games on the SNES though, you need not just stick with mario kart!
eg:
Super Metroid
Zelda - Link to the past
Donkey Kong Country
Super mario world
chronotrigger
final fantasy
chaos engine

NES 8 Bit

http://www.derok.net/emulation0/images/games/nes.jpg

This is the North American orginal release of the SNES. 16 Bit

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/bus...20&%20Game.jpg

N64

http://www.robsgamecheats.com/n64.jpg


From the sound of it your looking for the middle one.

Why not just use an emulator?

You want a PAL Super Nintendo, the game is Super Mario Kart, or if you really want to there are emulators (google for snes9x) on emulators you have to get a rom of the game, these are normally illegal to own unless you own the game, however many internet sites have them (some are legally ripped, google: Snes ROMS Super Mario Kart)


http://www.snes9x.com/


Seething: The Super Famicon is very similar looking to the PAL Snes, the one Nancy posted was the PAL Snes (the name Super Nintendo on the front being the give away). The US one was that odd ugly box thing... the PAL one was basically a complete redesign missing some of the cooler features of the Japanese and American ones...

Because I am a sucker for old things and because playing on PC is NOT the same as on a SuperNintendo. I really enjoy/-ed using those old joypads :)

No. The one I used to play on was this and that's the model I want:
http://socios.linuca.org/rice/snes/snes.jpg

lol that's not even going to be a problem. I'm gonna search for it in Denmark and there's no way in hell that anyone here would have one with NTSC standards.

Yeah I know. But they're pretty hard to come by these days. My first priority is to get MarioKart and then I may look for the Donkey Kong games. They were some of my favourites as well :)

Wow I thought those joypads were some of the worst - no offense. I think that the only thing worse is the original NES with the hard rectangle edges!

That's part of the experience, yo. I can't imagine collecting pieces of the Triforce with a comfortable gamepad. ;)

Nah, I got enough self punishment in my life then to deal with uncomfy gamepads!

That SNES you are looking for is the Super Famicom. It is what they called Nintendo in Japan. The first NES in Japan was called Famicom. The Super Nintendo was called Super Famicom.

Note the Super Famicom logo. It is the same logo that is on the controller and the console in the pic you provided.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~uw7g-bwr/sfc/sfc.gif

Here is a pic of the box for Super Famicom. Look familiar?
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/bus...icom%20box.jpg

I hope that helps.

On further research the same system was sold in Japan, Taiwan, Korean, China, Australia, Eastern Europe and Micronesia.

God bless ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...169405173&rd=1

I think you'll find everything pertinent if you follow that link. :D

i love that game!!!


i seriously have super nintendo and that game next to my tv right now :D

I hate you!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

OK
I think someone may have hit it on the head with the E-Bay post

Nancy you want a Super Famicon which is the PAL/Japanese release.

The Famicon or Nintendo as it is called here in America is the old square boxy one with flip up front and 2 button controllers.

Nintendo 64 also called N-64 here in America was the next system in line for the consumer after they quit supporting the Super Famicon/Nintedno. Followed next in line by the GameCube which is the current system out there by Nintendo as far as console game systems go.

Nancy just check that E-Bay link up above it is what you need/want.

Also I purchased a used Gamecube from a guy at work just so I could play the new Mario Kart Double Dash for it :) So I understand your jones for the games as I have it too.

Emulators are for sucks. I still have my orignal NES and SNES, in somewhat working order. Surprisingly, you can still buy new controllers for them (not made by Nintendo, of course.) Games are sparse, though.

SNES is infront of my TV.. Mario Kart is under it. MegaMan X is in it... Oh yeah and we can't ignore the all Important Chrono Trigger I took out of it to put the MegaMan in it. :)

SWEET! Perhaps I should buy an extra controller just in case one of them should break right in the middle of a Mario Kart Marathon :D

Thanks for the link dear Fng :icare:

WOOHOO! Only 20$?!?!? What a bargin! :thumbsup:

However I'm a bit hesitant about buying stuff from abroad because what if none of this works? Then I'd be throwing money out the window :( :|

Exactly! I know that they're not ergonomically correct but the old controller still lay perfectly in my small hands :)

I don't think I'll ever be able to make the same manoeuvres with a new controller as with the old one. That's why I MUST have the old one :)

Why WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY are you people tormenting me with this information?! :(

But if it works, then you'll be sitting pretty with a Super Nintendo. :D

Besides, if the guy screws you over, the negative feedback will kill his rating.

You could always contact him beforehand to make sure you're not getting screwed.

True :)

Oh is that how it works? I've never used E-Bay before so :crazy:

I've already sent an E-mail to him and now I'm just waiting for a reply..

Nancy,
If you want I can bid on that PAL Super Nintendo for ya. It might take awhile to actually get it to you, but I have a very good, trustworthy friend in Australia that the seller could send it to. On his next shipment to me, he can include the Super Nintendo and I'll send it to you, or we can have him send it directly to you. Up to you. Just lemme know if you need any help with it.

That's so sweet of you D. :icare:

Bidding on the Super Nintendo is no problem since I can borrow my father's VISA card. However I think James (that's the seller's name) is willing to do business outside E-Bay which would make it easier for me.

Isn't it a bit complicated for him to ship it to your friend first and then to you? All that shipping cost a fortune! I think it's better that James just send it directly to me. However it would be great if your friend could check it out and see if it works perfectly before James send it to me, but I don't suppose that your friend lives near Brisbane, Queensland? :)

He lives in Bundoora, VIC, wherever that is. :-p He's usually quite busy. He's a graphic designer just like you. :)

South-Eastern part of Australia, at Melbourne.. north (and slightly east) of Melbourne CBD by about... a half hour (maybe).

/hour from melbourne....

Nice! :thumbsup:

If he's busy then we best not disturb him with this business then.
Btw! I may need you to bid on the Super Nintento after all. I'll let you know once James has replied :)

Any word on said Super Nintendo?