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Super Nintendo

Accessories

Accessories

Beyond the flashcart, a few accessories round out a modern SNES setup. Most relate to video output and storage, since the console itself needs no firmware or software updates.

Video cables

  • RGB SCART or component cables deliver the sharpest picture, especially from 1CHIP and Jr boards.
  • Upscalers and line doublers let you display the SNES cleanly on modern flat panels.

Storage and power

  • A reliable SD card for the FXPak Pro; brand-name cards reduce save corruption.
  • A quality power supply rated for your console's region and voltage.

Region and import helpers

  • Cartridge adapters bridge the Super Famicom and SNES slot shapes for import play.
  • A multi-region flashcart shell lets the FXPak Pro sit in any console without slot trimming.

Match cables to your board

An older multi-chip board may need an RGB bypass amp to look its best, while a 1CHIP or Jr board usually shines with a plain RGB cable. Buy the cable that suits your specific revision rather than a generic one.