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Hey /vr/, I found a SNES at a yard sale recently, but it doesn't have any of the cords. What're some of the better aftermarket controllers/cords I can get? Are there any tips and tricks to clean this thing, in the event that it doesn't work?
It has been a while since I actually found anything at a yard sale, so I'm rusty.

>> No.9049559

Depends on your setup and TV. There are plenty of power and video cables that are superior to that fucking rf box the SNES came with, and some of them have components in them so you can just plug them into modern HDTVs and get a good picture with little lag.

I used OSSC for everything now so I bought RGB cables for the SNES. No modding required, but you can pull out the plastic tabs in the cart slot to make your SNES play Japanese games (Super Metroid's Jap cart has the full English game on it and is way cheaper fyi).

>> No.9049707

>>9049510
Power requirements are 9V DC center negative. Make sure you use a proper quality PSU and a surge protector as that has been blamed for fried CPUs.

>> No.9049814

>>9049707
The PAL SNES and Super Famicom use the 9V adapter. The North American SNES uses it's own 10V adapter with an annoying semi-proprietary plug.
You'll either need to buy a second hand Nintendo made PSU, or get a 10V 850mA center negative PSU and buy an adapter cable. Below is a link to a new replacement power supply with the plug adapter.
https://en.retrogamesupply.com/products/power-supply-for-nintendo-super-nes-us-ntsc

I'll also include a link to the adapter by itself.
https://www.retrosales.com.au/products/power-adapter-cable-for-usa-super-nintendo-snes-ntsc-u?_pos=7&_sid=ec987a171&_ss=r

I'd just buy one of those and make sure it powers on before getting any other cables, games or controllers.

>> No.9050798

>>9049814
>>9049707
I borrowed a SNES power cord and official video cables from a friend, and the system works!
Only concern was that it appeared in black and white on my CRT, but looked fine on my flatscreen. Is that anything to be worried about?
I'm thinking of buying some stuff on Amazon soon, so can I get some of these fancy cables off of Amazon?

>> No.9050813

>>9049510
Check the cart slot and bottom extension port for roaches.

>> No.9051032

>>9049510
rub everything down with iso, especially inside the cart slot.
there's a pretty quick and dirty 3-in-1 HDMI adapter by Hyperkin if you're looking to test it out on a flatpanel. obviously not ideal but for like 30 bucks and a quick play it's good enough. it can overheat though, which can be fixed by removing the housing.

otherwise buy one of those multicarts or everdrive clones off aliexpress and enjoy your find!
hope it didn't cost you too much.

>> No.9051062

>>9049510
>That yellow
I hate it so bad bros. Mine is even more yellow than this one.

Is there any legit way to restore it? Only thing I've seen is the UV light trick. :/

>> No.9051080

>>9051062
The leave it out in the sun trick is cool

>> No.9051151

Buy some gamebits and take apart to clean it out. Clean the shell with some soapy water and a toothbrush. Best way to clean the cartridge slot is to get some paper soaked in rubbing alcohol and shim it in and out a few times to wipe the crap off the contacts. While you're doing all that it's not a bad idea to confirm what model you have in case you might want to do that power supply mod or check if it's compatible with those component cables.