The Super Famicom (スーパーファミコン) was officially released in Japan by Nintendo on November 21, 1990, at an original retail price of ¥25,000. Emerging as the highly anticipated 16-bit successor to the legendary Family Computer, this gray powerhouse quickly went on to dominate the Japanese gaming landscape, ultimately selling over 17 million consoles domestically and solidifying its place as one of the most culturally significant and beloved home video game platforms of all time. Nintendo masterfully orchestrates a breathtaking, industry-defining 16-bit graphical and acoustic revolution, establishing a timeless golden era for home console software with the Super Famicom. Arriving on retail store shelves in Japan on November 21, 1990, this landmark console architectural marvel completely rewrote home entertainment blueprints by moving far past old 8-bit visual limits. The custom internal hardware custom-built a staggering array of dedicated processing chips—pioneering the legendary, pseudo-3D background rotation algorithms known as Mode 7 alongside a revolutionary 8-channel ADPCM digital audio soundstage engineered by Sony. By pairing an iconic, comfortable four-button diamond layout controller design with a legendary library of timeless role-playing blockbusters, genre-defining action platformers, and mode-shattering puzzle hallmarks, this gray powerhouse serves as an absolute mandatory crown jewel centerpiece for video game preservationists and vintage hardware archivists worldwide. BUYERS NOTE: All units tested and working. Some may have slight yellowing. All units come with one controller and AV Cables ONLY. No Power Supply. All units are lightly cleaned inside and outside.
