Super Advantage facts for kids

The Super Advantage.

The Super Advantage is a special controller for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It's designed to feel like the joysticks you might see in an arcade. This controller helps players feel more in control, especially in fighting games or action games. It's similar to an older controller called the NES Advantage, which was made for the original Nintendo Entertainment System.

What is an Arcade Stick?

An arcade stick is a type of game controller. Instead of a small directional pad or analog stick, it has a large joystick. This joystick is usually bigger and more sturdy than those on regular controllers. Arcade sticks also have big, easy-to-press buttons. They are made to feel like the controls you would find on classic arcade machines. Many gamers like them for fighting games or classic arcade-style games. They can make you feel like you are right in the arcade!

Playing Games with the Super Advantage

The Super Advantage was made for the Super Nintendo. It connects to the SNES just like a regular controller. With its joystick and large buttons, it gives players a different way to play. Some people find it easier to perform special moves in fighting games using an arcade stick. Others just enjoy the old-school feel it provides. It's all about personal preference and how you like to play your favorite games!

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, often called the SNES, is a famous video game console. Nintendo released it in the early 1990s. It was known for its colorful graphics and improved sound compared to older systems. The SNES brought many classic games to life. These games are still loved by players today. The console was a big step forward in gaming technology.

SNES Controller Design

The standard SNES controller is one of the most famous gamepads ever made. It has a cross-shaped directional pad (D-pad) on the left. On the right, it has four action buttons: A, B, X, and Y. These buttons are arranged in a diamond shape. What made it special were the two extra "shoulder buttons" on top. These were called L (left) and R (right). This design became very popular and influenced many future game controllers.

Cool SNES Accessories

The SNES had some really interesting accessories that made gaming even more fun.

• Super Game Boy: This cool device let you play games made for the Game Boy handheld system right on your TV! You would plug the Super Game Boy into your SNES, and then put a Game Boy cartridge into it. It was like having two consoles in one.
• Satellaview: This was a satellite modem accessory released only in Japan. It allowed SNES owners to download games, magazines, and other content. This was a very early form of digital distribution for video games. It was quite advanced for its time!

Amazing Graphics with Super FX

The SNES was known for its graphics, but some games pushed the limits even further. One way they did this was by using a special chip called the Super FX. This chip was built right into some game cartridges. It helped the SNES create 3D graphics and special effects that the console couldn't do on its own. A famous game that used the Super FX chip was Star Fox. This game showed off amazing polygonal models, which were very new and exciting for players back then.

Why Do Old Consoles Turn Yellow?

You might have seen old SNES consoles that have turned yellow over time. This happens because of the plastic used to make them. The plastic contains a chemical called bromine. This chemical is added to make the plastic less flammable. Over many years, especially when exposed to sunlight or heat, the bromine can react. This reaction causes the plastic to change color and turn yellow. It's a natural process for some older plastics.

Images for kids

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  Early concept designs for the SNES, referred to as the "Nintendo Entertainment System 2"

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  Yellowing of console plastic with age

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  The North American SNES controller

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  The Super Game Boy allows Game Boy games to be played on the SNES

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  Satellaview with Super Famicom

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  Star Fox, the first game to utilize the Super FX chip, as shown with the polygonal models that compose a large portion of the game's graphics