Nintendo Super Entertainment System

Of all the systems available - Super Nintendo (Super NES) is hands down my favorite... and eBay has tons of them available and fantastic prices - and all of the great games available.

Its hard to imagine how revolutionary this system was just a few years ago - as XBOX 360 and others come along, the graphics are so advanced and the games have progressed and completely morphed into full environments. But Super Nintendo combined decent graphics (cutting edge at the time - satisfactory now) with fantastic gameplay. Whereas I become bored playing most current games for more than a few repetitions - games like Mario Kart and Super Mario Brothers IV are staples of great gaming, can be played time and time again, and were the foundation for most of the classics that are still played by serious gamers.

Best of all, Super Nintendo enables great social gameplay. Games like Mario Tennis and Mario Kart are ideal for party setting or a beer & games night.

There is also something very satisfying about the nostalgia of playing Super Nintendo and the classic games... that nostalgia has also made for excellent supply on eBay and the ability to buy games in the $2.50 - $10.00 range. Games that are must includes in any collection:

Super Metroid
Super Mario World
Super Mario World II: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario All-Stars
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Street Fighter II
Final Fantasy III
Contra III
Donkey Kong Country
Star Fox
F-Zero
Super Castlevania IV
Doom
Mortal Kombat II
Super Punch-Out
Pilot Wings
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
Harvest Moon
Mega Man VII
Mega Max X
Mega Man X3

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, it did!

NES was just.. awesome compared to anything ever seen before... and now the SNES comes around and it's just mind blowing...

There's a commercial for NES Zelda with a guy saying "WOW THESE GRAPHICS ARE RAD!"

Well if he could have seen SNES' graphic's he'd be blown away..

It's 16 bit unlike NES, which was 8 bit.

It's sound was improved drastically. I have many soundtracks from SNES games as well.

The graphics are more 3Dish with shading and that sort of thing.. Look at Super Mario RPG! It's like.. wow!

Here's a list of games I've had a particularly good experience with:

Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon, R, S, SuperS
Great Circus Mystery starring Mickey & Minnie
Kirby Super Stars
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Mario Paint
Breath of Fire II
Chrono Trigger
Dragon Quest V, VI
Final Fantasy IV, V, VI, Mystic Quest
Zelda: A link to the past
Live a Live
Super Mario RPG
Super Mario World
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Populous
Earthbound / Mother 2 (Which needs a sequel btw >_>)
Sailor Moon Another Story (An RPG)


-Cait-

I grew up just about the time that the early home gaming systems were really hot.

We actually had PONG (!) and then an NES (original Nintendo) ... and I just loved the arcade games at the midway (Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Dragon's Lair, Rampage, Altered Beast) ... ah the late 80's were a great time to be a kid!

Now 1991 was a very exciting year for us kids at the time...the long awaited SNES, or Super Nintendo, was released in the North American market. This was Nintendo's second gaming console and much improved at 16-bit (yes, simple by today's standards, but incredible 15 years ago). The SNES had a run for it's money, as Sega released it's game console the same year and the 2 were in tough competition. Despite the competition though, the SNES sold 49 MILLION units worldwide (20 million in the USA) and became the best selling console of the 16 bit era. Not bad!
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The unit was both simple and sleek in it's design. The first ones were just light grey and purple, and pretty hard to damage. Yes, they were prone to discolor when exposed to sunlight (the plastic yellowed) but ours was used and USED for the past 17 years and is only now starting to give us trouble...if I need to replace it, then that is ok. It has served us well and I will get the exact same system again.

There were about 750 games produced for the SNES system (!) but the top seller was SUPER MARIO WORLD. Granted, the North American package of SNES included the game with the console, but you know even if they had not, I still would have bought it. Even today, though I know the 'secret short cut' into Bowser's castle, I still love playing this game from time to time. I find it to be a fun stress reliever and it brings back good memories.

The SNES controller is excellent ... ergonomic (fits your hands comfortably), just the right size (not too big or too small) and all the buttons are right where you need them to be. And they're tough...hard to break (compared to some of the fancier and more delicate controllers on other units that I have seen). If you believe that little kids should be allowed to play video games, then this is the game system for them. Easy controls and many game titles were made just for little guys and gals...some even educational (ex. Mario's Early Years, Mario's Time Machine, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego)

Some of the games that I really enjoyed were:
Sim City (build your own virtual city and maintain it)
Super Mario World (fun action game with cute characters)
Super Mario Kart (fun racing game ... very addictive)
Mario Paint (an interesting early form of a 'paint shop' program)
The Legend of Zelda. a Link to the Past (action adventure game, epic style)
and Super Gameboy (which allowed Gameboy Games to be played on the SNES)

I CAN REMEMBER WHEN THIS ONE CAME OUT! WE WERE SO HAPPY WITH THE UPGRADES! TOP LOAD DESIGN SEEMED TO WORK BETTER THAN THE NES FRONT LOAD MACHINES! NOW BEING ABLE AND TO PLAY SUPER AMRIO WORLD AND OTHER GREAT GAMES IS A REAL HOOT! AND THEY ARE JUST SO AFFORDABLE ON EBAY YOU CAN MORE FOR YOUE MONEY AND FIND IT ON EBAY! HAVE FUN! HAPPY BIDDING AND GOOD LUCK!

WOW!!!! I mean its a classic right? This system is just not going to die out it is that good!!!!!!!!!!!!

I recently purchased a SNES. Compared to the newer systems like XBOX 360 and PS3 the graphics are terrible, but i grew up playing Super nintendo. Games like Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, and Super mario RPG can be played for years and will never get old, but new games get old after a few hours of playing. The SNES is a relatively cheap console nowadays but i would take it WITHOUT question over the PS3 or XBOX 360 any day of the year. BUY ONE!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED!!!!!

I purchased a used Super Nintendo system here on eBay about 3 months ago and I am very, very glad I did.

I like to play it with friends. I have been searching for good multiplayer games and so far, I have to say that Bomberman 2 (with 4 controllers and the multitap) is my top recommendation for multiplayer games. Eventhough the games are usually only a few minutes long, you find yourself playing it for hours because it is too much fun!

If you are looking for something simple and fun to enjoy with company, family kids, and friends, I think this is an excellent choice.

I have owned many, many video game systems. I would recommend this system over many others for several reasons:
1. The super Nintendo is one of the most durable game consoles. I could go through 3 Sega Genesis or Sony PlayStation (or 5 PS2) systems in the time it would take a Super Nintendo to break. I have noticed that they usually last about 10-15 years with normal use (quite impressive).
2. The game selection is marvelous. This system dominated it's market for many years in the 1990's. Many games that were original to this system (like Mariokart) are still being recreated and resold today.
3. Most of the games are "not too much, not too little" in my opinion. They typically do not suck your life away (like many modern games) from being too involving, intense, violent, and time-consuming. There are plenty of games that can be challenging and rewarding, but more importantly, most of the games for the "SNES" are something you can quickly enjoy, quickly get accustomed to, and play in small time increments. I think this is especially important to consider for children.

My top game recommendations are:
1. Super Bomberman 2 (excellent 4-player party game (The original Super Bomberman is also very good))
2. Super Mariokart (excellent 2-player "racing" game)
3. Super Mario RPG (very fun 1-player rpg)
4. Tetris Attack (great 2-player puzzle game)
5. Super Street Fighter II (great 2-player fighting game)
6. Super Metroid (great 1-player action game)
7. Equinox (very challenging 1-player action-puzzle game)
8. The Lost Vikings (fun action-puzzle game)
9. Rock 'n Roll Racing (fun 2-player racing game)
10. The Legend of Zelda (fun 1-player action-rpg game)
11. Super Mario All-stars (loads of classic side-scrolling games in one)
12. Mario Paint (requires the SNES mouse, fun and creative)
12. Kirby Superstar (nice collection of mini-games)

The Super Nintendo is the best video-game system ever made. In my opinion, it is even better that todays video-games! The Super Nintendo is such a great system because of the large number of excellent games available on it, there a several classics such as Chrono Trigger, Super Metroid, and Legend of Zelda, just to name a few. The sound quality of Super Nintendo is pretty good, and is almost close to being cd quality. The graphics for Super Nintendo although not quite up to par with todays modern 3d graphics are still very detailed! One more great thing about Super Nintendo is that its very durable, I've had mine for several years, and it still works like new!

Some great games for super nintendo are:
Star Fox
Earthbound
The Legend of Zelda
Zombies Ate my Neighbors
Axelay
Sparkster
Contra III

this may be an older gaming system but it is a great one. fun for the whole family or playing alone! i got this for my daughter(she is 23) and than decided that i loved it so much i had to have one also! if you can get one of these i say DO IT!

For adults:

+Better graffics then the earlier systems, it will hold your interest longer

+Some of the greatest early RPG's where made for the snes

+Systems are much more durable than the original nes (almost never an issue with needing a pin replaced)

-While it is great for reliving the games you used to love, there are not a ton of games that where geared towards adults


FOR CHILDREN

+Good selection of learning games (and higher quality than the nes)

+Games are on carts not discs so they are much more durable

+Great selection of games aimed at young children (Mario world is great since there are unlimmited continues)

+ will hold a childs interest longer than the nes due to better graffics

-The controllers are a bit tougher than the nes (6 buttons instead of 2)

i specialize in selling old video games and systems. i dont play them a heck of a lot but often i have to play them in order to test the controllers. if you are looking to buy a super nintendo system on ebay. make sure that you get a guarantee and dont pay much more than $50 for a core system with no games. for $50 you should actually expect to get 1 game, usually super mario world. anyways, while testing the snes controller i got hooked on this game and instead of working i found my self playing instead. this is an addictive game and if you get a snes you must get this game!!!

the unit was shipped to my house and it said it worked upon arrival it didnt work at all so i sent it back to him and he didnt want to commuicate at all at first then he did when i filled a report on him.

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Game console

Since the later 1980's, the first of Nintendo's sytems were launched. The system itself is very simple. Let simplicity not fool you though. The games are incredible for what they are. Most modern games these days lack in substance. There seems to be a lot of actions but no motive or planning for fun in the sense of a classic. Original Nintendo games deserve the rank of Classic because the games are fun for the most part and ideal for all ages.

Pros:
The games are excellent. Each one is straight to the point and challenging to play. Though the games appear to be simple, you will still have fun playing them. There are many classics ranging from Zelda to Super Mario Brothers. Any age would enjoy these games. It is in essence, perfect in my books.
Cons:
The graphics are pretty 'puny'. The system tends to lag and lock-up sometimes. The controller is very simple, but that can be a pro too. Not much can be said to knock this system down. You simply will have a hard time knocking down a classic.

Hi, I'm Universalbargain3317, thanks for dropping by my little corner of Ebay.

The 1993 Super Nintendo System has to be one of the best systems out today.

There are over 900 games avalible to it today, most of them selling for about $5 shipped on ebay, makeing this system one of the most cost effective systems.

When (and if) you are looking to buy one, you need to make sure that it is a good quality, because it is 10+ years old. If you see a SNES that is multicolored (between a white and yellowish color) that means that its been in a very smokey home, and you wouldnt want to get that one. If you see a picture of one, and the grey button in the middle kinda slouching down, that would mean that eject button is broke.
That about sums it up, the overall quality of the SNES system is very good. It would be a worth wile buy.

Of all the systems available - Super Nintendo (Super NES) is hands down my favorite... and eBay has tons of them available and fantastic prices - and all of the great games available.

Its hard to imagine how revolutionary this system was just a few years ago - as XBOX 360 and others come along, the graphics are so advanced and the games have progressed and completely morphed into full environments. But Super Nintendo combined decent graphics (cutting edge at the time - satisfactory now) with fantastic gameplay. Whereas I become bored playing most current games for more than a few repetitions - games like Mario Kart and Super Mario Brothers IV are staples of great gaming, can be played time and time again, and were the foundation for most of the classics that are still played by serious gamers.

Best of all, Super Nintendo enables great social gameplay. Games like Mario Tennis and Mario Kart are ideal for party setting or a beer & games night.

There is also something very satisfying about the nostalgia of playing Super Nintendo and the classic games... that nostalgia has also made for excellent supply on eBay and the ability to buy games in the $2.50 - $10.00 range. Games that are must includes in any collection:

Super Metroid
Super Mario World
Super Mario World II: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario All-Stars
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Street Fighter II
Final Fantasy III
Contra III
Donkey Kong Country
Star Fox
F-Zero
Super Castlevania IV
Doom
Mortal Kombat II
Super Punch-Out
Pilot Wings
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
Harvest Moon
Mega Man VII
Mega Max X
Mega Man X3

Sellers say you can play Nintendo games (8 bit and 16 bit) withy no problems. Thats is NOT the truth. Many people, and Google, state that you will experience "blinking" or the game won't "come up" on the screen. These YOBO FC Twins are not what sellers claim them to be. I feel again that I have wasted my money on Ebay items.

Got this game brand new back in the day. Now im married and didnt want to spend alot of cash on something i would have no clue on how to use. Brings back mems

Just as described, in nice clean condition. I bought this great example of a US SNES so I could play the games that we Europeans unfortunately missed back in the day. I would just like to thanks the seller on allowing me to do so.

This is a great system, one of the pinnacles of video game history. The jump in graphic quality from the NES, made others try to raise the bar even further when trying to 1up ( =P ) everything else. I have had many SNES, and regret every time i have gotten rid of it. I do believe I will be keeping this one for as long as i can. I have many fond memories from my younger days with this particular system, and I feel that many more are to come. And when i have children I will introduce them through video game history, just like i did. I think it makes you appreciate them all the more. Many great games came out on this system as well, Super Mario RPG: legend of the seven stars, Super star wars, Batman (forget the actual title name, Batman Returns, I believe.) and many many more.

difficult to insert and remove cartridges, cables don't connect well to console so you lose picture and sound easily. seems cheaply made. poor quality so don't pay a lot for one of these.

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was the second main console Nintendo Released, and at it's time of arrival, it was the best thing anyone has seen in Gaming. It rained supreme until the PS came out, and ran toe to toe with it. SNES had some of the best games on it, Like to the Past(Zelda), Mario world, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy II and III, Earthbound, Orge Battle, Lufia, and many others, that were, and are better than most games. I love the game play on this system. I think the snes is better than most of the newer systems, not graphics, but the gameplay, the storylines. I would recomend buy'n one of these, it's many peoples favorite systems, and is probly mine.

The cord was missing. I bought one, the controller does not work. Very dissatisfied. Was for the kids.

I love the Super Nintendo system. I spent many a high school nights playing such awesome games like Super Mario World and Super Metroid instead of studying. My brother and I had our New Years Eve Super Mario World marathon, where we spend all night playing that game. I regretted selling my system until I purchased one recently. I'm on eBay looking for games to buy at this moment.

So you can keep your Playstations, your XBoxes, and your floating gun games. Give me a good ole eight button contoured control anyday.