16‑bit home console released in Japan in 1990 as the Super Famicom; overseas known as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
CPU: Ricoh 5A22 (based on 16‑bit 65C816 core) running at ~3.58 MHz in NTSC regions; 128 KB main RAM and 64 KB video RAM, plus 64 KB audio RAM.
Video: up to 256×224 or 512×448 resolution, 15‑bit colour (32,768 colours) with up to 256 colours on screen and 128 sprites per frame; supports Mode 7 rotation/scaling effects.
Audio: Sony SPC700 + DSP sound system, 8‑channel 16‑bit ADPCM with stereo output at 32 kHz and hardware echo/effects.
Game media: ROM cartridges (often 2–48 Mbit) with optional enhancement chips (Super FX, SA‑1, etc.); two controller ports using the classic SNES gamepad with four face buttons and two shoulder buttons.