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Toys and Games
Computers and Electronic Games ➔ Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Identifier:
2010.41.3.1Description:
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES or Super Nintendo) was released in North America in 1991 as a technologically superior successor to the original Nintendo Entertainment System. It featured 16-bit graphics, advanced sound, and an upgraded controller with 6 buttons. The SNES competed with its primary rival the Sega Genesis for the hearts and dollars of gamers throughout the 1990s and sold over 49.1 million worldwide.This Super Nintendo Entertainment System belonged to the donor's husband and was purchased by the donor as a Christmas present in 1993. He played it as his way of unwinding after a stressful day at work. After several years it was packed in a box and put away. However, the console gained a second life a few years later when the donor's children discovered it when they became interested in video games.
Date:
circa 1993Materials:
Plastic, Metal, RubberCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 3Source:
Gift Of Travis, And Meghan Barrington HunterExhibits/Programs:
TOYS! (2018 – 2020)This GRPM original exhibit featured toys and games from the museum’s collections in meticulously crafted displays representing childhood in different eras. This interactive, multi-generational exhibition of toys and games is sure to rekindle childhood memories and spark the creation of new ones.
Virtual Science Scavenger Hunt (April 2020)
Use this scavenger hunt to explore artifacts and specimens in the GRPM’s digital Collections. Investigate a variety of science and technology-based objects, from the Museum’s most recognizable pieces to the ones tucked away in the Archives.
Related Entities:
Nintendo (creator)Alternate names: Nintendo Co., Ltd., Nintendo Playing Card Co. Ltd., Yamauchi Nintendo & Co.
Nintendo Co., Ltd. was founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi. The company originally made handmade hanafuda playing cards and was formally established as Yamauchi Nintendo & Co. Ltd. in 1933. It is now known as Nintendo Co., Ltd. and is one of the largest video game companies in the world, well known for video game franchises such as Mario, Pokemon, and The Legend of Zelda. Kristin Barrington (donor)
