The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was first introduced in North America in August 1991, following its release in Japan and Europe earlier that year. The 16-bit console quickly gained popularity thanks to its impressive graphics, sound capabilities, and a diverse library of games. Within the first year of its release, over 20 million units were sold worldwide, solidifying the SNES’s place as one of the best-selling consoles of its time.
While those sales figures are incredible, they don’t really give you the entire picture of the SNES’s cultural impact. For instance, Nintendo and Sega were in a race for market shares that rivaled Coke vs. Pepsi and the Lakers vs. Celtics. This played out in advertising, competition for exclusive games, and even a sense of rivalry between customers. Super Nintendo was more than a console; it was part of a kid’s identity.
This Super Nintendo unboxing video shows you exactly what you would have experienced on the launch day of the brand-new console back in 1991. For fellow lovers of video games of the era, this is an extremely satisfying watch.
This video was uploaded to YouTube by Good Vibe Collecting on Dec 25, 2021 and currently (as of 8/16/24 at 5 p.m. EST) has right around 11k views. Other uploads on the channel include unboxing of various vintage games and other consoles as well as some collectors guides. What I love about his channel, and this video is a great example of this, is the extremely calm tone of the entire thing and his attention to detail.
For instance, I love how he points out what to look for on the controllers or the packaging of Super Mario World to see if it’s an original. It’s simple, well-informed, and completely does nostalgia unboxing right.
Super Nintendo Unboxing – What’s in the box?
- Super Nintendo Console: The main system unit itself.
- Two Controllers: The SNES originally came with two wired controllers featuring the distinctive purple and lavender buttons (in North America).
- Power Adapter: To supply power to the console.
- RF Switch: This connected the console to a television via the antenna port. (Composite AV cables were often sold separately but could be used as well.)
- Super Mario World Game Cartridge: Many launch bundles included this iconic game as a pack-in.
- Instruction Manual: A booklet with setup instructions, gameplay tips, and console information.
- Warranty Card: For registering the product with Nintendo.
- Consumer Information and Precautions Booklet: Safety instructions and health warnings.
