SNES Hardware

This product is also called Super FAMICOM in Japan.

Hardware Requirements

CPU: 65816 16-bit (2.68 / 3.58 Mhz) Picture Processing Unit
System RAM: 1 MB
Video RAM: 0.5 MB
Cart Size: 2 MB-48 MB
Max Resolution: 512 x 448
Colours: 32,768 colours, maximum of 256 colours at any one time
Sprites: 128 maximum sprites at any one time with a 64 x 64 maximum sprite size
Video Output: PAL version outputs RF, RGB and S-Video
Sound: 8-bit Sony SPC700, 8 channels
Features: 2 controller ports, Ext. port, Mode 7, DSP chips on certain carts

International release dates:
Europe: June 92
Japan: Nov 21, 90