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v2.5 Super 8 bit will soon be sold out! The v3.0 Super 8 will still be available for a while.

By using the original CPU and PPU chips, you get pixel-perfect gameplay and 100% compatibility. The Super 8 bit has video, audio, and reliability improvements over the original Nintendo systems in a compact form factor.

The Super 8 bit was the very first aftermarket NES console to work using original hardware CPU and PPU chips when v1.1 was originally sold over 2 years ago. A lot has improved since then! The motherboard has seen 8 revisions to date.

Play Your Old NES Game Cartridges without emulation on real hardware

The original front loader system had issues with the lockout chip and ZIF cartridge connector. The original top loader system only has poor quality RF video. All original systems had some form of region lock for both games and accessories.

Emulator based consoles cannot mimic the original system's particular traits like flicker and slowdown. These consoles often don't support homebrew games and depend on firmware updates to improve compatibility. These consoles support very few accessories and don't work with light guns or R.O.B.

Imported $20-$80 clone systems rely on a poorly designed ASIC that has sound and compatibility issues. Certain sounds play at the wrong pitch and many games have glitches or don't work at all. These consoles often don't work with many NES accessories and usually have very cheap construction.

Features included with the v2.5 circuit board:

• Dual cartridge slots allow playing games from any region.
• Compatible with 100% of the entire NES and Famicom 8 bit library. Homebrews too.
• Two original NES controller ports and 15 pin Famicom expansion connector have all pins wired for compatibility with all known accessories (some require a CRT television.)
• Composite video, s-video, and 240p RGB video outputs with stereo sound.
• Standard s-video and RCA connectors are used to eliminate the need for proprietary cables, while a Genesis 2 style A/V multi-out connector is used for 240p RGB video.
• Three selectable color palettes: original, improved, and arcade.
• New cartridge connectors with no lockout chip, so any game with a clean connector will work every time.
• Adjustable hi-fi stereo sound circuit
• Supports audio input from game cartridges featuring built-in sound chips as well as the Famicom Disk System.
• Three-piece 14 gauge aluminum powder coated case.
• Efficient switching 1.5A regulator provides plenty of power to system and accessories
• Compatible with all flash carts.
• Includes 3D printed cover for the cartridge slot opening.
• Firmware updates are completely unnecessary with the Super 8.

Compatible with NES accessories: Zapper, R.O.B. Robot, Power Pad, 4 Score.

Compatible with Famicom accessories: Zapper, Famicom Disk System, 3D Glasses, Family Basic Computer, 4 player adapter.

The Super 8 bit's circuit board wasn't designed as an afterthought to a fancy casing, it was designed first with optimal layout of components in mind. The board has top and bottom ground planes in a thick 1.5oz finish. All PCB components are through-hole hand soldered and DIP package ICs are used when available. The system consists of 3 separate circuit boards: the motherboard, the controller port board, and the NESRGB. These boards plug into each other for easy disassembly.

The Super 8 bit's case was designed after the main PCB design was complete. It's quality 14 gauge 6061 aluminum with glossy white powdercoat finish. It has an efficient 3 piece design that allows easy disassembly. Plenty of room for future modifications, such as HDMI NES kits. Case measures 6-3/4in x 5-3/4in x 1-3/4in.

I've worked very hard making this the best NES console possible and do everything within reason to make sure my customers are satisfied. It's for the NES enthusiast looking for an authentic gameplay experience without the annoyances of the original systems. Each motherboard is individually serial numbered.

Notes

Nearly lag-free component video can be obtained by purchasing the Retrovision Component Video Cable (scheduled for release this summer http://www.hdretrovision.com ) or by installing this kit from the maker of the of the NESRGB: http://etim.net.au/shop/shop.php? crn=203&rn=549&action=show_detail

HDMI can be obtained by using a Sega Genesis 2 SCART cable to connect to an aftermarket scaler such as the XRGB mini.

The Super 8 outputs stereo sound with no mixing between channels. If preferred, mono audio can be obtained by using a RCA audio Y cable.

Composite and S-Video are output in 60Hz NTSC format only.

What's included?

• Complete hand-assembled and tested Super 8 bit system with v2.5 motherboard.
• RP2A03G CPU chip pre-installed.
• NESRGB installed with RP2C02G PPU chip
• 12v AC-DC power adapter.
• 3D printed "dust plug" for the cartridge opening.

I decided not to include cables, controllers, games, etc. because they would either be cheap & low quality or add significant cost to the system if quality accessories were included.