Super Nintendo (SNES)

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a 16-bit home video game console developed by Nintendo, released in 1990 in Japan and 1991 in North America. It’s renowned for its innovative graphics and sound capabilities, thanks to its Ricoh 5A22 processor and Sony SPC700 sound chip. The console boasts a vast library of iconic games, including Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Street Fighter II Turbo, which showcased its ability to deliver engaging gameplay experiences. With its ergonomic controller design and extensive use of Mode 7 graphics, the SNES set new standards for gaming in the 1990s. The console sold remarkably well, with over 49 million units sold worldwide, cementing its place as one of the best-selling consoles of all time.