SuperSwitch HD – SNES HDMI Mod

Stanislav Parhomovich, the creator of the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive HDMI mod called the MegaSwitch HD has just released an HDMI mod for the Super Nintendo / Super Famicom. This “SuperSwitch HD” is currently compatible with non-1CHIP versions and offers 1080p output like the Genesis version. The price is $150 for the board, which includes integrating the SNES digital audio. If you’d also like cartridge audio from the Super Game Boy, or MSU-1 soundtracks, you’ll need the Audio ADC, which is an additional $20. Shipping to the US should be about $16 (assuming there aren’t more global shipping changes). Ordering is exactly like with the Genesis boards: Just send an email to [email protected]

Main Page: https://www.megaswitchhd.com/superswitch-hd

This looks like an awesome choice for people who want to play their SNES in 1080p. Like with the MegaSwitch HD, it’s “hybrid emulation”, with the FPGA helping to re-create the video output while still using all of the original chips on the motherboard. This is sorta similar to how the NESRGB works, as well as all other HDMI console mods. Unfortunately, this mod looks like it requires cutting your shell, so maybe this is a good time to pick up a replacement shell? Also, there’s another SNES HDMI mod due to release this year that’s cheaper and slightly less complicated, however it’s limited to 240p, 480p and 720p, with no 1080p mode possible. So if you’re specifically looking for 1080p, this is the one to buy.

As with all HDMI console mods, I always suggest letting price dictate your choice. For example, if your goal is to connect many analog video consoles to a flat-panel TV, getting a scaler and some RGB cables is a lot more cost-effective overall. But if the SNES is your absolute favorite console, or if it’s one of the only analog consoles you have, having HDMI mods installed might be a better choice. Plus, you get the advantage of no analog video noise at all in the signal.

If you’re interested, there’s tons of pictures on his social media page and here’s videos of it in action that he posted during the development cycle:

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