Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

Launched 1990 (JP), 1991 (NA), 1992 (EU/UK) Nintendo’s 16-bit powerhouse delivered vibrant sprites, rich sound (Sony SPC700), and Mode 7 scaling/rotation for groundbreaking visuals. With its ergonomic controller and legendary library—Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Donkey Kong Country, Street Fighter II, Chrono Trigger the SNES defined 90s gaming. A cornerstone for retro collectors, it remains beloved for timeless gameplay and iconic first-party and third-party titles.