Nintendo Unboxed: Super Famicom (1990), Super NES (1991)

[@littlebit670]

At least Nintendo stopped the region locking on the Switch... I don't think region locking should have been a thing anyway...

[@ajn-es7df]

I love the design of the us Super Nintendo entertainment system it's so NOSTALGIC! I know that Japanese people find the Super Famicom design nostalgic but I just love the designs of all 90s consoles.

[@BrokenGamesStudios]

Ikr

[@matthewlane518]

I agree but there's something about the super Famicom that's just kinda more attractive, to me anyway😃

[@johnnyfiveisking]

I cant believe as a kid, you managed to keep your snes and box in such good condition even keeping all the bags etc

[@nitrocode5966]

Compared to the NES..... He did i guess.

[@598bryce]

No kidding. The first nintendo system I got new was the GameCube and I'm pretty sure the box was gone within a day....

[@astromotive6047]

I personally Like the American Design of the SNES more because it has a more Intimidating Appearance with the purple power and reset switches that look like Eyes staring back at you while your playing Super Mario World

[@littlebit670]

Rail Racer If you thought of it that way, it looks like a Minecraft Villager...

[@whydoihavetousemyrealname305]

It’s sexier than the SFC

[@coastercrafter1productions300]

For me the scheme looks Boring

[@TheArborphiliac]

"'Do not open unless...'. Unless what? 'Unless you want to be a POWER ANIMAL!". Oh god, no."

[@nesisanesessity9944]

On the side it says 2:42 Family computer owners this super Famicom has family, computer, AC, adapter RF switch can be used in common with the 750/1000 converter

[@nesisanesessity9944]

2:32

[@RetroBirdGaming]

I like the US SNES design a lot better. The Super Famicom has the aesthetics of a boring 80s computer whereas the SNES is very unique and just screams that 90s zaniness.

[@johnnyappleseed65]

Didn't you mean to reverse those two? The snes looks like a boring piece of plastic. No 90's zaniness there.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

It must be the large purple switches that do it for me :)

[@SM_pai]

Sega Genesis .... does what nintendon't

[@HBKnowItAll]

Retro Bird No, ours looks ugly because the cart is ugly, the system is ugly, the controllers are ugly. I prefer the EU one better.

[@starilie]

I've never had such ASMR triggers in my life! You have a great voice.

[@michaelspeakman1874]

starilie u ASMR people are wired -.-

[@okay8054]

so in the US there was one thing that the bottom expansion Port of the Super Nintendo it was called the exertaniment bike and it had a black box that the Super Nintendo would sit on top of connecting to the expansion port and on the front of this black box unit it had a port that looks like a phone jack but that also connected to a special controller Port that connected up to an exercise bike i know it sounds a bit convoluted

[@IndyF1FanMarquis]

There is one other piece of info about the cart redesign/ power lock. The physical lock was later removed entirely from later SNES models and the SNES 2/ Jr. I believe the lock removal started with systems released after 1993. It was a cost saving measure as well as being redundant with the cartridge redesign. Also as a cost saving measusre, the rubber feet were removed from the rear on the bottom of the system. You'll notice this on the later Super Famicoms as well.

[@lgndk11r]

The reason for the 2 different SNES cartridge designs is that the SNES Game Genie needed that little slot on the 1st design to lock. Nintendo didn't like that, so they came out with the wider, wedge-shaped front. I know, I had a Game Genie back then.

[@SaruKame2]

@2:15 "if you have a family computer, for this super famicom, family computer's ac adapter (hvc-002), rf switch (hvc-003), or 75Ω/300Ω converter (hvc-004) are parts used in common." ...i think.

[@SurfcasterX]

These videos are fantastic. I'm really enjoying them. Great stuff.

[@cutemimi25]

The message on the Super Famicom box says "For those who own a family computer the Super Famicom can be used with Family Computer's AC adapter (HVC-002), RF switch (HVC-003) and 750/3000 degree converter (HVC-004)

[@happycoolhayden8767]

You should unbox the Super Famicom & SNES Classics & the Switch Online Super Famicom & SNES Controllers same as you unboxed the Super Famicom & the SNES.

[@k5laman316]

The change in the cartridge design was due to a patent dispute with Nintendo. I actually called their 1-800 service line about this when I got my first "new design" cartridge because i thought it was a boot-leg game. Furthermore, if you look at the patent design of the "Fairchild channel f" ( patent US4095791) , you will see that it has an almost identical lock in the back of the cartridge. Since Nintendo was riding high at the time, I can see where a company would find it lucrative to sue over patent infringement. There must have been something to it as Nintendo changed/deleted the design in North America.

[@CrashFan96]

I LOVE THE SNES!

[@jeff97ish]

Just subscribed. Thank you for being so thorough with the details. Keeps thing more interesting!

[@HalianTheProtogen]

The information on the green panel tells the end user that the SFC is compatible with the AC adapter, RF switch, and RF adapter from the original Famicom. Good if you have it, infuriating otherwise.

[@pablo5425]

6:37 the LED just flashed?? feels like it still had a bit electricity from the production tests

[@izabelastrak4664]

Yeah i think so too

[@littlebit670]

The locking on the SNES is due to the tabs that don't have matching notches on the SFC cartridge.

[@WhoniverseReview]

When I was a kid, I actually called Nintendo and asked about the cart redesign. They told me two things: 1.) the indent was originally designed to keep people from turning the system on, and then inserting the game, which could possibly ruin (cause electrical problems) either the system or the game. 2.) They redesigned it because the repair center was repairing numerous systems from kids pulling the games out while the system was turned on, therefore breaking the "power lock".

[@ClusmyMartian]

Your video feels like an asmr.

[@snugglebug7259]

Does not

[@Ballowax]

What the hell is asmr?

[@Bikonito]

@dakky asmr is not a sexual fetish lmao

[@yauy]

¡gracias de nuevo!

[@thehouseofhoops]

The 16 dots for 16 bit was something I didn't know. The soda urban legend was really cool to know I always wondered why it got redesigned.

[@theothertechguy1142]

Probably been said before, but yes it says on the box that you can use the same Ac adapter as the original famicom

[@Octolicia]

6:38 This was your first time powering it on right? I saw the light flickering. ^^

[@lloydmeadors]

The message on the side of the box said you can use the power brick and rf adapter from the Famicom

[@superdave7498]

the cartridge lock was scrapped in later games because some people ignored the eject button and just ripped the carts out of the system, causing the eject button to eventually break. without the lock on the games this kept more systems out of the service centers.

[@mewimi]

I have a theory of that locking mechanism being bypassed due to children breaking their Super Nintendo by smashing the eject button. Which is the most likely reason I can think of. Edit: Oh yeah, I've seen a number of SNESes with broken eject buttons, most likely from kids smashing the eject while a game was on, either out of frustration or malice lol.

[@yauy]

I agree!

[@mewimi]

@@yauy Caught me middle of editing the comment I just made haha. By the way I'll soon be collecting some of those weird 3rd party Japanese Famicoms and other consoles from Japan. Hoping shipping will get a bit cheaper though, it has been brutal since covid hahaha.

[@yauy]

i bought several dust covers on ebay for games that didn't originally have one.

[@Ballowax]

I always thought you were a hardcore Nintendo player in the 80s and 90s

[@SmerrillS]

If nobody has said, the later revisions of the super nintendo stopped using the locking mechanism. It's literally NOT there anymore.

[@troy4393]

There was just a warning sticker.

[@cristinaflores9124]

the nes classic edition is out already

[@artart9671]

The snes classic edition is out too

[@magnus87]

6:38 you can see red light from LED

[@sebyg0466]

I still got this console and it works

[@StarSeedHaokahGildas]

I think it's nearly impossible to find a snes that still has its original color to it without any discoloration happening to it.

[@arabpride9939]

"Sticker for the Nintendo world class service center"....what if we call them now and we get an answer? lol tell them we have a broken SNES that needs repair

[@Nitrobotti]

I think you're right that the ac adapter and rf/av cable were not included. The manual clearly shows that the cables of the original Famicom work perfectly with Super Famicom so Nintendo never even made unique ac adapter or rf cable of SFC. You just used the ones you had (if you happened to own FC) or just bought them separately. It's still kinda weird that the new hot console that people were rushing to buy didn't come with all the necessary cables. I wonder how many went home with their brand new SFC and then realized that they can't play it :D

[@Dewotto]

The us design of the SNES failed in trying to stop drinks being spilled because I can fit a giant glass perfectly on the flat area behind the cartridge slot.

[@YukoAsho]

Noot Yu Pretty much. Nintendo wanted to make it far more obvious that it wasn't supposed to do that. People probably thought that was an intentional thing with the NES because of the giant flat surface, simlar to the PS2/PS3/PS4, which I imagine many people did that with.

[@microcephalygaming5630]

Thats true but also because they didnt want the american audience to think it was a toy

[@yauy]

i'm glad you enjoyed them. :)

[@VandelayIndustries1982]

yes you can. i have a super famicom and a pal snes. i have an american snes controller, super famicom controller, and a super famicom controller that i pulled apart and put a pal snes circuit board with the long cord. this is my favourite controller, a super famicom controller with a long cord. so to answer, all genuine nintendo controllers work on all systems.

[@Term271]

The super famicom always looks cooler to me I love the design of it

[@joanagrossa1770]

my childhood memories what days they were.

[@yvesecheverria252]

One question, the US Snes, in the bottom has a little hole at the right of the gray sticker that says "Super nes control deck", what's that? or what is the function of this?

[@youngguns81ESS]

He man great work with the videos, I'm really enjoying them! You really do know your facts, keep up the great work man!

[@OptimusPrimeX]

Wow you got one with the plastic over the contents. Mint. One I just bought is the same condition but no bags/covers. Did you pay over $100? Nice condition

[@TylerEubank]

Is it possible to play Clock Tower in English on the Super Famicom?

[@paranoidhumanoid]

The Famicom design does not look dated as the US version which I find horrendous. The box is also a friendlier and timeless modern design. Love it!

[@GotchiManic]

there was a bike peripheral for the snes that used the port.

[@littlebit670]

They could have hidden the AC adapter and AV hookups under the controllers and SFC itself.

[@micrmay1000]

I always loved the colored buttons of the Super Famicom controllers. I remember having one as a kid, but I'm not sure how I got it, or if it was a Nintendo branded controller. But it was definitely my favorite.

[@accountname8819]

how much did the sfc cost you?

[@jhynjhiruurekrap5725]

The pal snes is the best as it is not hard to mod so that all games can be played. It also looks really cool. I feel lucky to be English and to own one. Also the RGB mod seems to be useless as I can't find a small TV with RGB.

[@BryanX64]

Heh my SNES doesn't have that lever thing that slides out when you turn it on. Great video!

[@BryanX64]

There's a piece of plastic that pops out when you switch the console on on older models. Mine is slightly newer and doesn't have that piece of plastic that prevents you from taking the game out while it's on.

[@renata6420]

Introducing the Super Nintender Ultra Entertainment Systrem 64!

[@asherdossetter4480]

Can you play Super Famicom games on a PAL SNES and vice versa? Are they region locked?

[@H0ckeylife21]

yeah i have mostly cartridges for n64 and snes no boxes or anything i just dont know where to get em like any online stores other than ebay you know of?

[@matthewlane518]

I never owned Mario RPG when I had my SNES, but everytime I try to play it on an emulator it freezes up after a certain point so I've never beat it

[@CataclysmToo]

Are the contollers for Super Famicom compatible with Super NES

[@harrytran1874]

The port at the bottom of the SNES (US) going to be an add on the SNES was a CD add on SNES in 1991 by Sony. Nintendo and Sony was a partner in 1988 made the add on the NES. The Nintendo NES is giving old and the SNES coming up soon . Also I held you can remove the pin cover in cart and you could the Super Famicom games in your SNES (US).

[@H0ckeylife21]

where would you recommend buying snes and n64 games no box or manual just the cartridge

[@ianvallender7892]

actually Super Mario RPG does not use the Super fx chip it uses the Sa1 chip more examples of games that use the same cartridge board are Megaman X2&3 F1 Race of Champions 2 Kirby's dreamland 3, Street fighter alpha2, Kirby superstar, PGA European tour.

[@HBKnowItAll]

Ian Vallender you mean the game that shows blood?

[@macupgrader]

My theory for the lack of hookups with the Super Famicom is that the set you have is an "upgrade" kit for Famicom owners, so you just use the hookups that came with your Famicom.

[@BigjohnZ06]

I SO WANT to get a Real Super Famicom, because I have the Super Famicom Classic Edition I absolutely LOVE IT!!

[@DarnElectricalVolts]

The "do not open" pamphlet, SO CHEESY!!!

[@598bryce]

I don't know, man.... I LOVE the design of the US Super Nintendo. Looks like a space station or something to me.

[@MrGencyExit64]

My NES box is in mint condition, with all the original inserts and bags as well. In my case it was because I got it when I was 5, and my parents did the unboxing. The actual console, on the other hand... I started using it as a door stop after I got my Sega Genesis :)

[@gemininosaga]

And now you are happy married to you husband

[@RepulsiveGecko5]

Can u do a vid on the European snes. I'm in Australia and I noticed that my snes doesn't have the little switch on the back, I'm just curious as to why that is

[@mrroboto5785]

I had a pretty sweet configuration of the SNES that I received for the Christmas of 1995. It had only one controller, but it made up for that by having Super Mario All-stars and the Super Game Boy as pack in items. To make up for the single controller, my parents also bought a third party dual wireless controller set from a company called DOC that had the ABXY buttons the same color as the foreign versions. I like the design of the Super Famicom/European SNES, but having owned and grown attached to the US version, I think ours was fine. Nevertheless, interesting tidbit on why it was so drastically changed though. Personally I never had my systems in a place that I would need to put a drink or any thing on them. Even though I did sit on the floor and play for a lot of years as a kid, my drinks and such sat on end tables while the systems were on TV stands. I would also venture a guess as to the reason for the US SNES carts being changed halfway through was the kids were probably trying to rip out the game, with it on and breaking the latch that locked it in place. Super Mario World was later released with the new cart design, and I think Zelda was too.

[@agentsam10]

What is super mario worlds serial number

[@Ada08]

have you planned to get a pal snes (super famicom console design w/ snes branding)

[@SuperNobody64]

i think the indent on the cartridge was to give it more grip when you pull it off a shelf it would be so the end labile is facing you,that's my non expert opinion : )

[@DatGameCollector]

i still have my dkc edition bundle mint condition its my favorite system always hooked up to my tv

[@ps-lover8380]

Where is S video cable

[@aljr357]

You can just fit a pop on the back level a can of pop just fits my friend used to put cans on his all the time and it used to bug me to no end until I stopped going to his house to play and I just wouldn't let him drink in my room so it was better

[@aljr357]

I had that poster hanging on my wall for years

[@relaxedguy496]

Back then there were a lot of side company. So one of the company decide to make a generic version of the snes. They also did the same with PlayStation.

[@thehouseofhoops]

Really surprised to see that it came with 2 controllers but no power adapter and no av cables.

[@DannyCD]

Great video! Don't know if anybody has mentioned this in your comments section but just wanted to correct you on the enhancement chip used in Super Mario RPG. It used the Super Accelerator 1 (SA1) chip instead of the Super FX chip, just wanted to let you know!

[@aljr357]

I wish I still had mine that I got as a kid

[@stephenthevhsdvdblu-raymed9346]

Awesome unboxing

[@SpartanRockstar]

I always thought that the us version of the snes was a downgrade compared to the Japanese model the same goes for the cartridges. It even seems a lot more durable .

[@pastedtomato]

For some reason, my SFC is way more yellowed than my NA SNES, even if it's newer (the SFC is a SNS-CPU-RGB (Or maybe an APU one), the SNES is a SHVC-CPU-01)

[@mudkiptg]

Like the AVGN says, "maybe they piss on them. I don't piss on mine and it's perfectly fine!"

[@MrStrewtho]

Will the original Super Famicom power supply fit into a Super Famicom Jr aka mark 2?..........

[@briansivley2001]

Actually it is technically possible to play Super Famicom Games on the Super Nintendo. Inside both systems they're basically the same to each other but there's one thing that prevents Super Famicom Games from playing. Inside the Super Nintendo there's two clips that hooks to Super Nintendo Games that thing prevented Japanese Super Famicom Games from playing on the Super Nintendo here. It's really easy to get them off all you need to do is have pliers and disassemble the system and pull those two clips off and when you do you'll have to smooth it to nothing. And assemble it back and you'll be able to play Japanese Super Famicom Games on the Super Nintendo.

[@TheRealPanic]

can u use super famicom controllers for the snes?

[@aliabdallah102]

The discoloration is due to people pissing on their SNESes. According to James Rolfe.

[@sparks4384]

Tru

[@Xeinafa]

its uv radiation

[@makieernandez2919]

Ali Abdallah you know about the nerd?

[@vikramchakraborty1024]

Genesis does what nintendon't.

[@HBKnowItAll]

Ali Abdallah our bathroom wall turned yellow, because due to smoking.

[@jeff97ish]

I just got mine today and it came with all hookups and instead of white on the box it is light grey and was Made in Japan. I saw another guy's that was made in China.

[@CrazyAfroAli]

World of Nintendo: The cartridges are the same size SLG5: The American snes cartridges are wider

[@ds8k]

Hook-ups were not included because of increased taxes in Japan. It's a cost-savings thing.

[@SuperKokuJin916]

I love your console comparison videos! I still have my Super Famicom system. I bought it on ebay about 10 years ago. I got a free SNES a little while before that. It was a field destroy system that my friend rescued from his job. It was fugly but fully functional. I even picked up Chrono Trigger and Kirby 3 with it! Do you have a Sega Saturn installment lined up?

[@superdynamitebros]

all the games i have got for the snes that have the same look as mario world had a savecart in them, but when i buy a game that looks like the mario rpg it doesn't have a savecart. i call it a savecart because i don't know what its real name is and it sounds like it would be called that. so i think it would have to do with saving a game. plus you can modifie your snes to play sf games. just look at the back of the cart and you will see little indints on the snes cart but not the sf cart.

[@Raul1528]

FYI If you buy a Game Saver +, you could actually play Japan SNES games on the American SNES.

[@yauy]

THANK YOU! that has been bothering me for years. i figured those would be the reasons. funny how they weren't a problem in japan.

[@artart9671]

What weren't a problem?

[@brickman409]

it wasn't a problem in japan because you can't pull out the carts when the famicom is on.

[@slab100]

We had the American snes in the UK, my brother insisted on it, said it was faster or something. Also in the slot there was a couple of plastic jobies that he broke off which allowed for playing super Famicom games as would override the physical barrier. Don't thi k it worked for UK games, think there was compatibility issues with them...

[@SlimbTheSlime]

They probably removed the locking feature because kids were trying to pull the game out while the power was on.

[@Microwave414]

+Matt Crowley I doubt it would have been to save costs, it was more likely because kids would damage their super nintendo yanking them out even though it was locked into place.

[@thomasfan69]

Is it weird that I think the Super Famicom Cartridge designs look a bit like the N64 Cartridge Designs?

[@ClassicNintendoShow]

I say it depends on your preference. Personally, I buy loose cartridge games and complete CD games.

[@ajn-es7df]

Super mario rpg didn't use the super fx chip. It used the SA1 chip.