Hey folks,
I’ve got a neat SFC collection but I’m using an NTSC SNES console. I stumbled upon this cartridge converter online that claims to let me play my SFC games on my SNES. Has anyone tried something like this, and does it actually work well? Are there brands that are better for this sort of thing?
I’ve heard I can remove the tabs in my SNES’s cartridge slot, but I’ve never tried anything like that before. I don’t want to mess up my console, so a converter seems like a safer option. Any advice or experiences to share?
5 Answers
Instead of spending on a converter, just switch out your SNES’s cartridge tray for a multi-region one. They’re easy to find online or you can 3D print one yourself. It’s a tidy workaround that doesn’t require ripping out tabs, keeps your console intact, and makes playing your SFC collection straightforward.
The only real difference between SFC and SNES cartridges is the plastic shell, preventing them from fitting. Inside the cartridge slot, there are little tabs you can just slice out so the SFC shells can snugly fit. Converters just act like a middleman, aligning the pins so it fits right. If your game uses specific chips, check the pins—converters often don’t support these.
Honestly, those converters are pretty simple things, just bridging connections. So, it’s either they’ll work or they won’t. But I’ve gotta say, modifying your SNES to take SFC carts is easy-peasy and safe. There are YouTube tutorials to walk you through it step-by-step. And don’t stress about messing up your SNES; it’s way easier than it sounds.
If you’re thinking about buying a converter, maybe reconsider. There’s nothing to actually convert here—the guts of NTSC SNES and SFC are almost identical! The blockage is purely cosmetic. Just mod your SNES by snipping those tabs, or consider getting a flashcart—those are super handy for playing games without any hardware hassle.
Yeah, those converters can get the job done, but here’s the catch—they’re just pin bridges, so playing games with special chips like Super FX or SA-1 won’t work. If you’re feeling brave, the best method is to break off those pesky tabs in the cartridge slot. It sounds rough, but trust me, it’s an easy fix and nobody will even notice because it doesn’t affect the look of your console.
