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SNES REPRODUCTION F.A.Q.
Will your SNES repos' work on my SNES or SNES clone systems?
Yes, 100% guarantee to work! All our carts use circuit logic that reflects true SNES cartridge.
If your clone system plays official games and FX games like Star Fox or Stunt Race FX it will play ours!
Yes, 100% guarantee to work! All our carts use circuit logic that reflects true SNES cartridge.
If your clone system plays official games and FX games like Star Fox or Stunt Race FX it will play ours!
Some SNES repos' are expensive. How can you be making it so cheap?
We kept our process simple & engineered our own PCB for easy soldering, reliably, & uses standard parts. We are also well setup from out N64 & VB repo work.
We kept our process simple & engineered our own PCB for easy soldering, reliably, & uses standard parts. We are also well setup from out N64 & VB repo work.
What happens if my SNES repo stops working a year or so from now?
To date we had zero fail in wild. Our SNES reproduction have perfect track record, but if happens we'll ship you a free replacement. We went to a lot of trouble to design/build for high reliability.
To date we had zero fail in wild. Our SNES reproduction have perfect track record, but if happens we'll ship you a free replacement. We went to a lot of trouble to design/build for high reliability.
I don't see Super Mario World, Super Metroid or Yoshi Island or other popular SNES repos' on your website why?
We don't do all things on the SNES. We just wanted to support Star Fox 2, Super Weekend, & Super Stunner 6 games.
So we got into 1MB capacity for SNES Games & SRAM for FX games.
Games like Super Mario World, Super Metroid or Yoshi Island are bigger than 1MB, require a different SRAM, & get into more complexity.
Our aim is not to do everything, but do specific things very, very, well.
We don't do all things on the SNES. We just wanted to support Star Fox 2, Super Weekend, & Super Stunner 6 games.
So we got into 1MB capacity for SNES Games & SRAM for FX games.
Games like Super Mario World, Super Metroid or Yoshi Island are bigger than 1MB, require a different SRAM, & get into more complexity.
Our aim is not to do everything, but do specific things very, very, well.
Some of your SNES games have an "Easy Version".
Where did this patch come from? Can you make a "Easy Version" for game X or Y?
We made these patches ourselves. We take known Game Gennie Codes and patched it into the ROM. Sometimes we do other Rom modifications of our own to create an Easy Mode of the game.
Yes, we do requests, please confirm if game is 1MB in size. Google to find some Game Gennie Codes you like & well try it. We can send Rom back to you to test or we'll test it at this end.
Where did this patch come from? Can you make a "Easy Version" for game X or Y?
We made these patches ourselves. We take known Game Gennie Codes and patched it into the ROM. Sometimes we do other Rom modifications of our own to create an Easy Mode of the game.
Yes, we do requests, please confirm if game is 1MB in size. Google to find some Game Gennie Codes you like & well try it. We can send Rom back to you to test or we'll test it at this end.
I'm looking for game X or Y that should work on your SNES cart?
We put what felt was the best on our website, but your right there other titles.
If your title on the list below we can easily put it on cart & get label made.
We put what felt was the best on our website, but your right there other titles.
If your title on the list below we can easily put it on cart & get label made.
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Alien vs Predator Blackthorne Bronkie Health Hero Casper Cool World Cybernator Final Fight Guy Fire Striker Hurricanes Ignition Factor Incantation Joe & Mac 2 Legend of the Mystical Ninja Lost Vikings Lost Vikings 2 Micro Machines Micro Machines 2 Phalanx Plok Prince Of Persia Restoration |
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Ren & Stimpy show - Fire Dogs Rocky Rodent Space Invadors Super Bomberman Super Bomberman 2 Super Double Dragon Super Smash T.V. Syndicate Proto, Japan, Special: Gamar Puzzle Hong Kong 97 Spriggan Powered Super Copa The Firemen Puzzle Otoboke Ninja Colosseum Pieces Spanky's Quest |
I'm new to this or little confused about all your shell options? Can you simply this?
Sure, think of two types of shells in the world of reproductions or re-made games.
First type is what we call OEM, original, or official, these are shells you seen while growing. We simple buy cheaper games, and remove the stickers, clean them, and re-use them. They look near new. It has cost why Grey OEM is $5 & Black OEM is $15 extra on listing.
Next type is Reproduction, Newly Injection molded re-created, or new shell. These shells look bit different from what you seen as a kid. These shells are cost-effective, clean, and easy to work with. That why they are lower-cost and many repo shops use them.
Tip, there are gray versions of these too. So they may look original, but its not. It won't feel or look perfectly the same in your hand from the OEM types of shells when you where a kid.
We offer these two types. Depending on demand, and stock you may see changes in availably. We don't injection mold our own SNES shells like we do for the Virtual Boy.
Sure, think of two types of shells in the world of reproductions or re-made games.
First type is what we call OEM, original, or official, these are shells you seen while growing. We simple buy cheaper games, and remove the stickers, clean them, and re-use them. They look near new. It has cost why Grey OEM is $5 & Black OEM is $15 extra on listing.
- We call these shells OEM SHELL in our item listings.
Next type is Reproduction, Newly Injection molded re-created, or new shell. These shells look bit different from what you seen as a kid. These shells are cost-effective, clean, and easy to work with. That why they are lower-cost and many repo shops use them.
Tip, there are gray versions of these too. So they may look original, but its not. It won't feel or look perfectly the same in your hand from the OEM types of shells when you where a kid.
- We call these Repo Shells. Solid Colors are named. Translucent (see through) will be Tran Color.
We offer these two types. Depending on demand, and stock you may see changes in availably. We don't injection mold our own SNES shells like we do for the Virtual Boy.
How good of shape are your "Used OEM SNES Shells" or "New Injection Molded Shells"?
OEM shells are cleaned with solvents and look quite good, but will have some minor imperfections. They meets the quality standards of majority of collectors’, but if you require 100% mint conditions that perfectly flawless, we may not be best service for you. We're a cost effective solution.
Regarding FX games our extra adapter PCB inside, may have the Cart bulge little bit in upper right side. Yet, everything fits properly.
Injection Molded Shells are new from quality supplier. Just keep in mind some type/colors maybe limited.
OEM shells are cleaned with solvents and look quite good, but will have some minor imperfections. They meets the quality standards of majority of collectors’, but if you require 100% mint conditions that perfectly flawless, we may not be best service for you. We're a cost effective solution.
Regarding FX games our extra adapter PCB inside, may have the Cart bulge little bit in upper right side. Yet, everything fits properly.
Injection Molded Shells are new from quality supplier. Just keep in mind some type/colors maybe limited.
Do you plan to make SNES combo carts?
Nope. We feel it is better to focus on cost effect single cart games. Rather than more expensive combo cart. Cost of a 3-combo cart likely be the same as three individual carts.
Nope. We feel it is better to focus on cost effect single cart games. Rather than more expensive combo cart. Cost of a 3-combo cart likely be the same as three individual carts.
Will you make PAL versions SNES games for people across the pond?
Sadly no. We just wanted to focus on NTSC SNES items. Yet our Super Stunner 6 will work in PAL SNES Systems.
Sadly no. We just wanted to focus on NTSC SNES items. Yet our Super Stunner 6 will work in PAL SNES Systems.
The top label not staying (peeled up)? What happened?
We normally stock our carts (with label on) upside down for a few months. This cure time will have the top label stay down permanently. With new orders we may not have had limited time. If this happens we just request you apply constant pressure to top label for few weeks or a month. We apologies for this silly inconvenience.
We normally stock our carts (with label on) upside down for a few months. This cure time will have the top label stay down permanently. With new orders we may not have had limited time. If this happens we just request you apply constant pressure to top label for few weeks or a month. We apologies for this silly inconvenience.
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Simply store the cart upside down for few weeks or month, to keep pressure on the top of label to set into place.
Our quality thick label laminate what does this. |
What is the build quality or difference between your Star Fox 2 (SF2) or Super Weekend (SW) compared to other repo guys?
We respect other repo builders in the community and feel every method works fine. Some use heavy wiring; a common method of building SF2 in the past. Some make a whole new PCB and move FX chips on it. Some also have a multi cart with many FX games on it.
Method we choice is using donor "Stunt Race FX" (which has the GSU-1 FX chip) and a custom PCB (an adaptor board) to easily soldered/install the new rom chip. We find this method to be very professional, reliable, and help increase life span of the product.
Our Custom Vintex 64 FX adapter PCB has:
We respect other repo builders in the community and feel every method works fine. Some use heavy wiring; a common method of building SF2 in the past. Some make a whole new PCB and move FX chips on it. Some also have a multi cart with many FX games on it.
Method we choice is using donor "Stunt Race FX" (which has the GSU-1 FX chip) and a custom PCB (an adaptor board) to easily soldered/install the new rom chip. We find this method to be very professional, reliable, and help increase life span of the product.
Our Custom Vintex 64 FX adapter PCB has:
- Soldering open to base PCB; a great feature if ever need to reflow-solder or trouble-shoot. Other models cover this area.
- Extra anchor soldering pads for greater mechanical strength; under IC; has two large round plated rings that correspond to base PCB.
- Thicker PCB for great strength.
- Wide/deep castellated holes for super easy lining up and extra contact/mechanical strength.
- Boot capacitor options.
- 2oz copper for increase conductivity.
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How do your Star Fox 2 save its gaming data? Is hard change battery?
Regular battery SRAM; so has that old-school round coin battery. Yet, we added another adaptor PCB to the "base PCB" that use regular coin battery in holder; that super easy to replace. No soldering required!
The battery is the "CR2032". Can find these in any general electronics store. Just note once battery out you lose your save data. Yet, you can jump the 3V power to another source temperate - while change battery to save your save. In bottom far right image noticed the large + & - solder pools. Design fact, these large round soldering pools to adapter PCB was designed for high/extra mechanical & battery power stability.
Regular battery SRAM; so has that old-school round coin battery. Yet, we added another adaptor PCB to the "base PCB" that use regular coin battery in holder; that super easy to replace. No soldering required!
The battery is the "CR2032". Can find these in any general electronics store. Just note once battery out you lose your save data. Yet, you can jump the 3V power to another source temperate - while change battery to save your save. In bottom far right image noticed the large + & - solder pools. Design fact, these large round soldering pools to adapter PCB was designed for high/extra mechanical & battery power stability.
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Do you overclock Star Fox 2 (SF2) or what clock speed is it at?
Is your Super Weekend (SW) clock speed same as the official cart?
It is possible over clock SF2 with change of crystal/rom part, right now we leave it clocked to standard clock speed of 21Mhz. This actually requested/wanted by many customers been very popular. We may look into an OC option in future.
All SW carts are same clock speed as official. We did a side-by-side test. So, you SW score is authentic when comparing it to others. With that said if plan enter an official contest and invest significant time in your score, maybe consider purchasing an official "Super Weekend" that way no one can dispute your hard earn score. See documentary “King of Kong – A Fist Full of Quarters” for more details on why most authentic hardware is so important for official score challenges.
Is your Super Weekend (SW) clock speed same as the official cart?
It is possible over clock SF2 with change of crystal/rom part, right now we leave it clocked to standard clock speed of 21Mhz. This actually requested/wanted by many customers been very popular. We may look into an OC option in future.
All SW carts are same clock speed as official. We did a side-by-side test. So, you SW score is authentic when comparing it to others. With that said if plan enter an official contest and invest significant time in your score, maybe consider purchasing an official "Super Weekend" that way no one can dispute your hard earn score. See documentary “King of Kong – A Fist Full of Quarters” for more details on why most authentic hardware is so important for official score challenges.
I seen a few guides/YouTube videos on how make a Star Fox 2. What advice do have for me to build my own? I'm new to this.
Keep in mind the time and cost. Cost of buying all the stuff and time in build. Also, the time to learn and develop your skills and craft; depending on your current experience.
Regarding some advice: buy some spare donors, make a test cart with socket to insure your programmed roms are flashed correctly; can get bad chip sometimes. Download a few guides/videos - see the different approaches to it and use what works best for you. Have some fun with it. Take the time needed. Then when in the zone make a few as you may not come back to it. Remember, it is not for everyone, we all have our strengths and weakness, and there will always be some frustrating moments/days. It happens - even to us.
If never build repo before, suggest take on a smaller/simpler project before moving to a more complicated one like Star Fox 2.
We can selling you our SF2 rom chips blanks & other parts. Just note ours have byte swapped to keep more of original pins. There are other adapter PCB around the web for sale. Yet we believe ours the best, but we maybe bias to our work; others likely work fine.
Keep in mind the time and cost. Cost of buying all the stuff and time in build. Also, the time to learn and develop your skills and craft; depending on your current experience.
Regarding some advice: buy some spare donors, make a test cart with socket to insure your programmed roms are flashed correctly; can get bad chip sometimes. Download a few guides/videos - see the different approaches to it and use what works best for you. Have some fun with it. Take the time needed. Then when in the zone make a few as you may not come back to it. Remember, it is not for everyone, we all have our strengths and weakness, and there will always be some frustrating moments/days. It happens - even to us.
If never build repo before, suggest take on a smaller/simpler project before moving to a more complicated one like Star Fox 2.
We can selling you our SF2 rom chips blanks & other parts. Just note ours have byte swapped to keep more of original pins. There are other adapter PCB around the web for sale. Yet we believe ours the best, but we maybe bias to our work; others likely work fine.
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Vintex 64 custom FX adapter PCB.
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How can I avoid counterfeit Super Weekends (SW)? How are you protecting collectors that want or own an authentic SW?
Always ask the seller for picture of the PCB, it’s impossible to replicate the original SW PCB. Given the big investment you are planning to make (don't worry it's only going to go up in valve), there is no excuses for seller not providing an images of front and back of the PCB. Also, request the seller to put on paper, within the image, his contact info and date inside the picture.
We only sell one SW repo per customer. All our SW have alternative label, and markings on the PCB. Any suspicious orders will not be completed. Also, if someone scammed you with one of our carts get in contact with us. Well work together in track them down! A Vintex 64 team member also has an authentic SW cart and equally feel the importance authenticity/protection in the community.
To date, no one has tried anything with our products, likely due to statement in prior paragraph.
Always ask the seller for picture of the PCB, it’s impossible to replicate the original SW PCB. Given the big investment you are planning to make (don't worry it's only going to go up in valve), there is no excuses for seller not providing an images of front and back of the PCB. Also, request the seller to put on paper, within the image, his contact info and date inside the picture.
We only sell one SW repo per customer. All our SW have alternative label, and markings on the PCB. Any suspicious orders will not be completed. Also, if someone scammed you with one of our carts get in contact with us. Well work together in track them down! A Vintex 64 team member also has an authentic SW cart and equally feel the importance authenticity/protection in the community.
To date, no one has tried anything with our products, likely due to statement in prior paragraph.
Do you plan to make other SNES reproductions or anything else SNES?
We are always on the look-out for new and popular software, but we will only focus on lower capacity 1 megabytes (1MB) games, reason is:
We are always on the look-out for new and popular software, but we will only focus on lower capacity 1 megabytes (1MB) games, reason is:
- We feel many little snes gems are overlooked by other repo makers.
- It was originally just to support our Super Stunner 6.
- Fits our budget, time, and inventory well to stay in this file size limitation.
- Many other Snes repo shop are around and specialize in bigger/popular snes repo games.
- We want keep focus on our N64 & VB which our focus and specialty.
- If snes repo get too "Controversial" Vintex 64 can safely hold its ground with 1MB snes.
- We're very confident we keep this product line, and inventory, going for a very long time.
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