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This SNES Is Now a Nintendo Switch Dock
The Nintendo Switch and its docking station are pretty good looking the way they come from the factory. But that hasn’t stopped people from wanting to customize their game systems to their own liking. If you’re into the look of classic Nintendo game systems, then you might want to build a Switch dock like this one, which a modder built into the case of an old Super Nintendo console.
Nintendo fan and casemodder Imokruok previously turned an 8-bit NES console into a Switch dock, so it was only natural that their next build would be based on Nintendo’s 16-bit SNES. The design is quite clever, turning the cartridge port into a charging dock for the Switch handheld, and adding holders on its sides for docking its two JoyCons. Altogether, it cost about $157 for all of the parts used, which included a defunct SNES purchased on eBay. It took Imokruok about 40 hours to complete the build.
If you’re interested in learning the nitty gritty of the build, check out the full photo gallery and notes, which Imokruok documented over on imgur. Now that they’ve done an NES and an SNES, I can only assume that N64, GameCube, and Wii docks are next on their list. Though if they continue on that course, they’ll need to eventually turn a Nintendo Switch dock into a Nintendo Switch dock.
[via Reddit via Go Nintendo]
The legendary Nintendo PlayStation prototype is up for auction
For years it was the stuff of legend -- a games console that incorporated both a CD drive and SNES cartridge slot made with the official backing of PlayStation and Nintendo? But back in 2015 we saw the magical prototype for ourselves and even had a p...
16-bit ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Lion King’ cartridges are returning in 2020
Are the modern ports of Aladdin and The Lion King not sufficiently nostalgic for you? You're about to get your retro fix, and then some. Nighthawk Interactive and iam8bit are planning physical releases of the classic Disney games, including limited...
Giveaway: Win an SNES Classic Game System!
The ’90s were a pretty great decade. The Fresh Prince was all the rage, the TV show Friends was on the air, and the 16-bit video games were pure magic. Relive the games of that decade with The Super NES Classic Edition Giveaway.
You’re sure to feel ultra nostalgic when you see all of the classic Super NES games that are included in this little system. It comes with two of those classic controllers as well, and games like Super Mario Kart and Street Fighter II are yours with this giveaway, not to mention Donkey Kong Country, Final Fantasy III, Kirby’s Dream Course, and so many more.
Open the door to everyone’s favorite decade with The Super NES Classic Edition Giveaway. Enter now at the Technabob Shop. (No purchase necessary, contest ends 7/15/2018, appx. retail value: $79.99)
The Last Jedi Lightsaber Battle in 16-Bit
Star Wars: The Last Jedi really polarized fans. Whether you loved or hated it, most people would probably agree that there were a few great scenes, like the lightsaber battle in Snoke’s throne room for instance. And like any great Star Wars scene, this one must be translated into 16-bits so we can appreciate it as if it were a classic video game.
This fun clip comes from Mr Sunday Movies, who also brought us The Last Jedi’s final battle in 16-bit animation. I always say that these videos make me want to play Super Nintendo versions of the movie, because those SNES Star Wars games from back in the day were awesome. If you haven’t seen the movie yet for whatever reason, obviously there are spoilers. But really you should have seen this movie by now. It’s a Star Wars movie. And no matter what the naysayers say, at least there’s no Jar-Jar, no Jake Lloyd, and no pod racing.
I guess it won’t be long before we get some 16-Bit videos from the Han Solo movie, which comes out in May. Now someone please deliver a playable version of this game so I can play it.
[via Neatorama]
These Classic Nintendo Consoles Play Thousands of Arcade and Other Systems’ Games
Do you love to play classic arcade games? Don’t have the space for a big arcade cabinet, or the time to futz about installing and configuring emulators along with all of their convoluted config files? Then check out NewAgeRetro, who makes cool Raspberry Pi-based game emulator systems, built into 3D-printed shells that look like classic Nintendo game consoles.
They build RetroPie-based systems, running on a Raspberry Pi 3 board, and come pre-loaded and ready to play. They’ve done all of the hard work, installing and configuring dozens of emulators, and thousands of games so you don’t have to. Currently, the systems come with 37 emulators, and over 12,000 games.
Best of all, these systems look cool, packed into miniature versions of NES, Super Nintendo, and N64 cases. They can even play games from the system that they look like.
The systems plug right into any display via HDMI, and have USB ports for connecting controllers. They can be optioned out with either the classic system’s controllers, or more modern PS3 controllers at no extra charge too. The systems sell for $249.99 in in classic console guise, or $299.99 in a more modern, custom built case. Check them all out in the NewAgeRetro Etsy shop.
SNES Classic: Best Stores for Launch, Lines and Everything You Need To Know
It is probably time to get used to the idea that the SNES Classic will not be available for pre-order online. Even if an online store will offer to pre-order the SNES Classic, the odds to score a...
SNES Classic Pre-order Updates for 4th of July
The hottest Holiday gift of 2017 has emerged. Nintendo announced the SNES Classic on June 26. The new retro console, following the NES Classic is set to be more popular than the NES Classic has ever...
No SNES Classic Pre-order Because FCC Approval Missing
Every electronic device sold in the United States needs to get a FCC approval, including the new SNES Classic. The FCC logo certifies that the electromagnetic interference from the device is under...