OVERVIEW: The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a 16-bit home video game console released by Nintendo in 1990 (Japan) and 1991 (North America/Europe). It is the successor to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and is known for its enhanced graphics, sound, and new controller. The SNES gained popularity for its classic games like "Super Mario World," "Super Metroid," and "Final Fantasy VI".