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	[[~~file~~:~~Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_logo.svg\|thumb\|~~Super Nintendo Entertainment System logo]] [[~~file~~:~~Nintendo_Super_Famicom_logo.svg\|thumb\|~~Nintendo Super Famicom logo\|~~left~~]] [[~~file~~:SNES-Mod1-Console-Set.jpg\|thumb~~\|SNES-Mod1-Console-Set~~]] [[~~file~~:Nintendo-Super-Famicom-Set-FL.jpg\|thumb~~\|Nintendo-Super-Famicom-Set-FL\|left]] [[file:Super_NES_designs.png\|thumb\|Super NES designs]] [[file:Super_Famicom_logo.svg\|thumb\|Super Famicom logo~~]] {{Infobox ~~video game~~ console		[[File:Super Nintendo Entertainment System logo.svg\|thumb]] [[File:Nintendo Super Famicom logo.svg\|thumb]] [[File:SNES-Mod1-Console-Set.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Nintendo-Super-Famicom-Set-FL.jpg\|thumb]] {{Infobox console
	\| title = Super Nintendo Entertainment System		\| title = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
	\| logo =		\| logo = [[File:SNES logo.svg\|200px]]
	\| image =		\| image = [[File:SNES console.jpg\|300px]]
	\| caption =		\| caption = The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (North American version)
	\| manufacturer = [[Nintendo]]		\| manufacturer = [[Nintendo]]
	\| type = [[Home video game console]]		\| type = [[Home video game console]]
	\| generation = [[Fourth generation ~~of video game consoles\|Fourth generation]]~~		\| generation = Fourth generation
	\| release_date =		\| release_date = {{vgrelease\|JP=November 21, 1990\|NA=August 23, 1991\|EU=April 11, 1992\|AUS=July 3, 1992}}
	\| lifespan = 1990–2003		\| lifespan = 1990–2003
	\| discontinued =		\| discontinued = 2003
	\| units_sold = 49.1 million		\| units_sold = 49.1 million
	\| media = [[ROM cartridge]]		\| media = [[ROM cartridge]]
	\| cpu = [[Ricoh 5A22]]		\| cpu = [[Ricoh 5A22]]
	~~\| storage = [[Battery-backed RAM]], [[EEPROM]], [[Flash memory]]~~
	\| memory = 128 KB [[RAM]]		\| memory = 128 KB [[RAM]]
	\| ~~display = 256 × 224 to 512 × 448 resolution, 32,768 colors~~		\| storage = [[Cartridge]]
	~~\| sound = [[Sony SPC700]]~~
	~~\| connectivity = [[RF modulator]], [[Composite video]], [[S-Video]], [[RGB]]~~
	~~\| best_selling_game~~ = [[~~Super Mario World~~]] ~~(20.61 million)~~
	\| predecessor = [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]		\| predecessor = [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
	\| successor = [[Nintendo 64]]		\| successor = [[Nintendo 64]]
	}}		}}

	The '''Super Nintendo Entertainment System''' ('''SNES'''), ~~also~~ known as the '''Super ~~NES''' or '''Super Nintendo~~''', is a [[home video game console]] developed by [[Nintendo]] that was released in 1990 in Japan and South Korea, 1991 in North America, 1992 in Europe and Australasia, and 1993 in South America. The SNES is Nintendo's second programmable home console, following the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] (NES). The console introduced advanced graphics and sound capabilities compared with other consoles at the time.		The '''Super Nintendo Entertainment System''' ('''SNES'''), known as the '''Super Famicom''' in Japan, is a 16-bit home video game console developed by [[Nintendo]] that was released in 1990 in Japan and South Korea, 1991 in North America, 1992 in Europe and Australasia, and 1993 in South America. The SNES is Nintendo's second programmable home console, following the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] (NES). The console introduced advanced graphics and sound capabilities compared with other consoles at the time.

	== History ==		== History ==
	The SNES was released in Japan as the ~~'''~~Super Famicom~~''' ('''SFC''')~~ on November 21, 1990. The system was released in North America on August 23, 1991~~, and in Europe and Australasia~~ in 1992~~. Despite its late start~~, the ~~SNES became the best-selling~~ console of the ~~16-bit era~~, ~~even though it faced intense competition from [[Sega]]'s [[Sega Genesis\|Genesis]] console~~.		The SNES was released in Japan as the Super Famicom on November 21, 1990. It was an immediate success, selling out within hours. The system was released in North America as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System on August 23, 1991. The European release followed in 1992, with the console being released in the United Kingdom and Ireland in April, and in other European countries in June.

	~~== Hardware ==~~		The SNES was designed to accommodate the demands of the growing video game market, which was moving towards more complex and graphically advanced games. It featured a custom 16-bit processor, the [[Ricoh 5A22]], and a powerful graphics chip that allowed for advanced visual effects such as [[Mode 7]], which enabled a background layer to be rotated and scaled on a scanline-by-scanline basis.
	The SNES ~~features~~ a 16-bit [[Ricoh 5A22]] ~~central processing unit (CPU) running at approximately 3.58 MHz. It includes 128 KB of~~ [[~~RAM~~]] ~~and 64 KB of video RAM. The console's graphics are powered by the Picture Processing Unit (PPU)~~, which ~~supports multiple~~ background ~~layers~~ and ~~up to 128 sprites~~ on ~~screen at once. The SNES can display up to 256 colors simultaneously from~~ a ~~palette of 32,768~~.

	The ~~sound hardware~~ is ~~driven~~ by ~~the~~ [[~~Sony SPC700~~]] ~~and a digital signal~~ processor ~~(DSP)~~, which ~~together provide high~~-~~quality audio~~. The system ~~supports various audio formats, including pulse-code modulation (PCM)~~ and ~~frequency modulation (FM) synthesis~~.		== Technical Specifications ==
			The SNES is powered by a [[Ricoh 5A22]] processor, which is based on the [[WDC 65C816]] 16-bit CPU. It runs at a clock speed of approximately 3.58 MHz. The system includes 128 KB of [[RAM]] and 64 KB of [[Video RAM]].

	~~== Games ==~~		The SNES supports a resolution of 256x224 to 512x448 pixels and can display up to 32,768 colors. It has a maximum of 128 sprites on screen, with 32 sprites per line. The audio subsystem is driven by a [[Sony SPC700]] sound processor, which provides 8 channels of sound.
	The SNES ~~library includes many critically acclaimed~~ and ~~best-selling games~~. ~~Some~~ of ~~the most notable titles include:~~
	* [[~~Super Mario World~~]]
	* [[The Legend of ~~Zelda: A Link to the Past]]~~
	* [[Super Metroid]]
	* [[Donkey Kong Country]]
	* [[Final Fantasy VI]]
	* [[Chrono Trigger]]

	== ~~Accessories~~ ==		== Game Library ==
	~~Several accessories were released for the~~ SNES, ~~including~~:		The SNES has a rich library of games, many of which are considered classics. Some of the most notable titles include:
	* [[Super ~~Scope~~]]
	* [[Super ~~Game Boy~~]]		* ''[[Super Mario World]]''
	* [[~~SNES Mouse~~]]		* ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''
	* [[~~Multitap~~]]		* ''[[Super Metroid]]''
			* ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
			* ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''
			* ''[[Chrono Trigger]]''

			These games are known for their innovative gameplay, engaging storylines, and memorable music.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	The SNES is widely regarded as one of the greatest video game consoles of all time. It ~~introduced many innovations in game design and technology~~, ~~and its games continue to be celebrated and re-released on modern platforms~~. The console's influence can be seen in the design of subsequent Nintendo consoles, ~~including~~ the [[Nintendo 64]] and the [[Nintendo Switch]].		The SNES is widely regarded as one of the greatest video game consoles of all time. It was a commercial success, selling over 49 million units worldwide. The console's influence can be seen in the design of subsequent Nintendo consoles, such as the [[Nintendo 64]] and the [[Nintendo Switch]].

			The SNES has a dedicated fanbase and continues to be popular among retro gaming enthusiasts. Many of its games have been re-released on modern platforms, and the console itself has been reissued in the form of the [[Super NES Classic Edition]].

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		== Also see ==
	* [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]		* [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
	* [[Nintendo 64]]		* [[Nintendo 64]]
	* [[~~Sega Genesis]]~~		* [[Mode 7]]
	* [[Super Mario World]]
	* [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]
	* [[Super Metroid]]
	* [[Donkey Kong Country]]
	* [[Final Fantasy VI]]
	* [[Chrono Trigger]]

	~~== See Also ==~~
	* [[List of best-selling Super Nintendo Entertainment System games]]
	* [[List of Super Nintendo Entertainment System accessories]]
	* [[List of Super Nintendo Entertainment System games]]		* [[List of Super Nintendo Entertainment System games]]
			* [[Super NES Classic Edition]]

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| title = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
| logo =
| image =
| caption =
| manufacturer = [[Nintendo]]
| type = [[Home video game console]]
| generation = [[Fourth generation of video game consoles|Fourth generation]]
| release_date =
| lifespan = 1990–2003
| discontinued =
| units_sold = 49.1 million
| media = [[ROM cartridge]]
| cpu = [[Ricoh 5A22]]
| storage = [[Battery-backed RAM]], [[EEPROM]], [[Flash memory]]
| memory = 128 KB [[RAM]]
| display = 256 × 224 to 512 × 448 resolution, 32,768 colors
| sound = [[Sony SPC700]]
| connectivity = [[RF modulator]], [[Composite video]], [[S-Video]], [[RGB]]
| best_selling_game = [[Super Mario World]] (20.61 million)
| predecessor = [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| successor = [[Nintendo 64]]
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The '''Super Nintendo Entertainment System''' ('''SNES'''), also known as the '''Super NES''' or '''Super Nintendo''', is a [[home video game console]] developed by [[Nintendo]] that was released in 1990 in Japan and South Korea, 1991 in North America, 1992 in Europe and Australasia, and 1993 in South America. The SNES is Nintendo's second programmable home console, following the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] (NES). The console introduced advanced graphics and sound capabilities compared with other consoles at the time.

== History ==
The SNES was released in Japan as the '''Super Famicom''' ('''SFC''') on November 21, 1990. The system was released in North America on August 23, 1991, and in Europe and Australasia in 1992. Despite its late start, the SNES became the best-selling console of the 16-bit era, even though it faced intense competition from [[Sega]]'s [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]] console.

== Hardware ==
The SNES features a 16-bit [[Ricoh 5A22]] central processing unit (CPU) running at approximately 3.58 MHz. It includes 128 KB of [[RAM]] and 64 KB of video RAM. The console's graphics are powered by the Picture Processing Unit (PPU), which supports multiple background layers and up to 128 sprites on screen at once. The SNES can display up to 256 colors simultaneously from a palette of 32,768.

The sound hardware is driven by the [[Sony SPC700]] and a digital signal processor (DSP), which together provide high-quality audio. The system supports various audio formats, including pulse-code modulation (PCM) and frequency modulation (FM) synthesis.

== Games ==
The SNES library includes many critically acclaimed and best-selling games. Some of the most notable titles include:
* [[Super Mario World]]
* [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]
* [[Super Metroid]]
* [[Donkey Kong Country]]
* [[Final Fantasy VI]]
* [[Chrono Trigger]]

== Accessories ==
Several accessories were released for the SNES, including:
* [[Super Scope]]
* [[Super Game Boy]]
* [[SNES Mouse]]
* [[Multitap]]

== Legacy ==
The SNES is widely regarded as one of the greatest video game consoles of all time. It introduced many innovations in game design and technology, and its games continue to be celebrated and re-released on modern platforms. The console's influence can be seen in the design of subsequent Nintendo consoles, including the [[Nintendo 64]] and the [[Nintendo Switch]].

== Related Pages ==
* [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
* [[Nintendo 64]]
* [[Sega Genesis]]
* [[Super Mario World]]
* [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]
* [[Super Metroid]]
* [[Donkey Kong Country]]
* [[Final Fantasy VI]]
* [[Chrono Trigger]]

== See Also ==
* [[List of best-selling Super Nintendo Entertainment System games]]
* [[List of Super Nintendo Entertainment System accessories]]
* [[List of Super Nintendo Entertainment System games]]

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