Will Nintendo [NES] games work on the Super Nintendo [SNES]?

Question

I was just wondering since I have a Super NES. i wasn't alive when these systems were still very popular so I don't know really. Will it work to put a NES game into a SNES?

Answer 1

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_a_Super_Nintendo_play_NES_games

This link says that you need an adapter for that but they didnt make one:( Have you thought about getting a Wii? You can download old nes and snes games on to it. Check out what you can get on this link.

http://www.nintendo.com/wii/virtualconsole/games

Answer 2

Super Nintendo Nes Games

Answer 3

No, your NES games will NOT WORK in your SNES for a couple of reasons.



1) Processor Differences -- The NES is 8-bit & SNES is 16-bit. The technology between them are way too different to work properly.



2) Different Connectors -- The NES & SNES games have different types of connectors for each system, so your NES games won't fit in your SNES.









The main reason there's likely confusion about this is due to the release of Duo Retro ( http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/b76e/ ) which is NES / SNES hybrid system that allows you to play both NES & SNES games on the same system. HOWEVER, each system has it's own connection slot on the system. These systems are NOT made by Nintendo, but are the closest you can get without having to buy a used system on eBay.





Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Finally, a Great question! No, it wont because the game cartridges are different sizes. It's not like playing a PS1 Game on a PS2.

Answer 5

No, the cartridge sizes are too different. Game boy games work on it though, If you can find the right accessory for it.

Answer 6

nope