Description
SNES TriStar Adaptor
For Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The main purpose is to provide the ability to play both SNES and NES games with one single console.
The reason why you would want to buy this is so that you could play a series of different NES and Famicom on your SNES console!
The Tri-Star is a unique adapter designed for the Super Nintendo, which allows you to play NES games on your PAL SNES Console. It's also known as the Super 8 video game accessory.
Simply place the TriStar adaptor in the cartridge insert on the top your SNES console, then place your desired cartridge in the designated slot, and plug the TriStar adapter into the console port.
Once you turn on your SNES console, you'll have the option to select which gaming system you would like to activate - then start your playing!
Compatibility:
PAL Super Nintendo SNES
Game | Notes | Works |
PAL SNES | Always load PAL SNES game in front slot | Yes |
PAL NES | Load in middle slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
USA NES | Load in middle slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
Famicom | Load in back slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
Super Famicom | Does not work | No |
Super Famicom SFC
Game | Notes | Works |
SFC | Always load SFC game in front slot | Yes |
PAL NES | Load in middle slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
USA NES | Load in middle slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
Famicom | Load in back slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
PAL Super Nintendo | Does not work | No |
USA SNES | Does not work | No |
Super Nintendo USA
Game | Notes | Works |
USA SNES | Always load USA game in front slot | Yes |
PAL NES | Load in middle slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
USA NES | Load in middle slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
Famicom | Load in back slot and select 8bit from boot menu | Yes |
PAL Super Nintendo | Does not work | No |
Super Famciom SFC | Does not work | No |
Slots:
Front slot | Closest to TriStar logo | This acts as a region control pass through slot. So if you have a PAL SNES, you need to install a PAL SNES game here for the region check. |
Middle slot | NES 72 pin slot | This is for all NES games |
Back slot | Famicom slot | This is for Famicom games |
NOTE: Never insert NES and Famicom carts at the same time! Only ever use one 8bit cart when powering on the unit as the 8bit cart slot data bus is shared.
We have given this device an internal service and have replaced the capacitors. We have tested it and is fully functional.
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