July 3rd, 2024

Jaw-Dropping SNES Mod Fixes One of the Console's Biggest Problems

A new SNES mod, the SNES Edge Enhancer by Voultar, improves video quality for 2CHIP models without a video amplifier. It enhances image clarity across RGB, S-Video, and Composite Video outputs. Installation is simple with a 5-wire process, supporting all 2CHIP variants. Costing around $100, it enhances picture quality but may not eliminate all image noise, offering a cost-effective solution for SNES enthusiasts seeking improved gaming visuals.

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Jaw-Dropping SNES Mod Fixes One of the Console's Biggest Problems

A new mod for the SNES, called the SNES Edge Enhancer, has been developed by Voultar to address the console's video quality issues, particularly with 2CHIP models. This mod aims to enhance image clarity without using a video amplifier, ensuring improved picture quality across all outputs like RGB, S-Video, and Composite Video. The installation involves a simple 5-wire process and supports all variants of the 2CHIP console. Voultar emphasizes that while the mod significantly enhances picture quality, it may not completely eliminate all image noise issues. The mod is expected to cost around $100 and offers a cost-effective solution for SNES enthusiasts looking to enhance their gaming experience. Voultar's dedication to improving the SNES's visual output has resulted in a mod that provides a sharper and clearer image without compromising on performance or compatibility with different console revisions.

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By @raspyberr - 5 months
Modern retro-consolers keep trying to get the old pixel graphics games to be sharper and brighter. I guess because the actual pixel style has become aesthetically appreciated but the old games were designed to be blurry on a CRT screen so the colours and lines blended properly.

Here's a classic example on this topic: https://imgur.com/a/AzX2kc8

By @Y_Y - 5 months
My jaw was unperturbed. Seems to increase brightness on some variants of the OG console, cool and technically impressive, but hardly worth writing home about or spending $100 on.
By @chabad360 - 5 months
I'm rather excited to see a blog post somewhere explaining how and why this works. Considering the amount of effort the mod's creator underwent, it seems like that would be quite the treat.
By @rasz - 5 months
or just use RGB cable and bypass all this nonsense.