SNES Classic plug and play... A warning before you buy...

[-$ilver-]

Considering this is a “retro” plug and play system, albeit more high end at $80, ironically you are expected to have a high end TV. There is NO red, white and yellow cords (composite I believe...) or any other options to hook it up to a TV or even a laptop, as other retro systems do. It is either HDMI all the way or nothing straight out the box. There is a USB cord, but ironically that is to either put into the outlet adapter or to plug into a laptop, while the HDMI end still goes into the TV to play.

I figured I would post here in Off Topic. I consider you acquaintances- we play together and chat/discuss on the forums together, although we may not always agree on the same things. I don't want to hear that I need to upgrade to a better TV or any other odd ball troll comments. I also do not want to hear about illegal alternatives. I am simply giving you a heads up before you buy or ask for it yourself as a present or if you are considering on buying it for someone else. Some places are even selling it for $120 or more and that would really suck if you can not get it to work.

On a side note, if you know of any way to get it to work cheaply, either by purchasing something else (like a third party optional cord) or an easy and safe modification, I would like to know. All electronic stores around me do not carry them in store and the one that does is a small converter box for $70... that is about the price of the SNES Classic itself! Also I have heard Walmart does carry it online for cheap, but their reviews for it is horrible!

Consequently I bought SNES Classic from Walmart, with out doing much research first on the internet and at least at mine they keep it behind the counter under lock and key so I did not even get to see the box in hand until after the purchase and now plan on taking it back. I just hope I do not have to argue the difference between “not working [in my home]” and “not working [at all]”.

[Polverrati]

This shouldn't be a deal breaker for anyone. I can't think of a single person I know that doesn't own an HDTV or HDMI.

[Exiled Alchemist]

They sell HDMI to RCA cables so you could use that. I'll even look one up for you.

HDMI to RCA [www.amazon.com]

EDIT:

List of other options [www.amazon.com]

[Ⓥenom Ⓢnake 🐍]

引用自 Corthmic：

This shouldn't be a deal breaker for anyone. I can't think of a single person I know that doesn't own an HDTV or HDMI.

I can't think of the last time I actually used RCA cables. Even my VCR/DVD combo in the garage uses Component and HDMI (which seems an odd waste to me..)

[Polverrati]

引用自 ⓥenom Ⓢnake 🐍：

引用自 Corthmic：

This shouldn't be a deal breaker for anyone. I can't think of a single person I know that doesn't own an HDTV or HDMI.

I can't think of the last time I actually used RCA cables. Even my VCR/DVD combo in the garage uses Component and HDMI (which seems an odd waste to me..)

Only time I ever use them is if I fire up my old Gamecube, because HD cables for that are expensive as a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.

[Azza ☠]

Are you a kid or some old school guy? Either way, wow, bring back SNES gaming!

Most later HDTVs will have both HDMI and USB ports on the side/rear.

However, like others have mentioned, you might be able to get an adapter.

For the USB, it would need to be five watts, it only draws 2.3W from the provided USB adapter. So go online and look for a "5V 1A USB Wall Charger".

The do the same for the "HDMI to RCA Adapter".

Good luck!

[Black91]

引用自 ⓥenom Ⓢnake 🐍：

引用自 Corthmic：

This shouldn't be a deal breaker for anyone. I can't think of a single person I know that doesn't own an HDTV or HDMI.

I can't think of the last time I actually used RCA cables. Even my VCR/DVD combo in the garage uses Component and HDMI (which seems an odd waste to me..)

Well this device the OP is mentioning is for retro games. The device may not have widescreen support. And if it does the image will be stretched.
When I play the old console games, I personally an old television with a convex screen. It is easier for me at least to see.

EDIT: I will like to add, OP I agree with you when it comes to retro games.

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引用自 ⓥenom Ⓢnake 🐍：

引用自 Corthmic：

This shouldn't be a deal breaker for anyone. I can't think of a single person I know that doesn't own an HDTV or HDMI.

I can't think of the last time I actually used RCA cables. Even my VCR/DVD combo in the garage uses Component and HDMI (which seems an odd waste to me..)

Yea the only RCA cable i use is going from my 3.5mm jack on the back of my computer to my component system using red and white rca cables. I refuse to use the tinny sound of my tv's built in speakers. Music and games sound so much better coming out 15 inch woofers 10 inch mids and 5 inch tweeters.

[Black91]

引用自 R.I.P. Malcom Young From AC/DC：

引用自 ⓥenom Ⓢnake 🐍：

I can't think of the last time I actually used RCA cables. Even my VCR/DVD combo in the garage uses Component and HDMI (which seems an odd waste to me..)

Yea the only RCA cable i use is going from my 3.5mm jack on the back of my computer to my component system using red and white rca cables. I refuse to use the tinny sound of my tv's built in speakers. Music and games sound so much better coming out 15 inch woofers 10 inch mi rages and 5 inch tweeters.

Why don't you use HDMI into an audio reciever then HDMI out to your TV?

[Ⓥenom Ⓢnake 🐍]

I'm confused. Not a new feeling.

We ALL know what the SNES Classic/mini is, right?

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引用自 Satiance：

引用自 R.I.P. Malcom Young From AC/DC：

Yea the only RCA cable i use is going from my 3.5mm jack on the back of my computer to my component system using red and white rca cables. I refuse to use the tinny sound of my tv's built in speakers. Music and games sound so much better coming out 15 inch woofers 10 inch mi rages and 5 inch tweeters.

Why don't you use HDMI into an audio reciever then HDMI out to your TV?

Why would i want to go back to my tv for and have tinny sound with 2 inch speakers. I have a 1000 watt stereo. All the components are seperate like the receiver is one piece the tape deck is another and the 5 disc cd player is another piece. My receiver does not have an HDMI it is a stereo system not a home theater system.

This is what mine looks like. Minus the record player.
http://www.pynprice.com/files/oferte/96/0/sony-stereo-component-system-ta-ax-216652.jpg

[Black91]

引用自 R.I.P. Malcom Young From AC/DC：

引用自 Satiance：

Why don't you use HDMI into an audio reciever then HDMI out to your TV?

Why would i want to go back to my tv for and have tinny sound with 2 inch speakers. I have a 1000 watt stereo. All the components are seperate like the receiver is one piece the tape deck is another and the 5 disc cd player is another piece. My receiver does not have an HDMI it is a stereo system not a home theater system.

I was curios. From your earlier post I thought you had an high end system and thusly would benefit from the superior from HDMI.

FYI when I said "use HDMI into an audio reciever" I meant for your computer to send both your audio and video to you your reciver. Then your reciever will then send the audio signals to your sub and speakers, and the video to your TV.

Sorry if I offended in any way, was just trying to help.