Play SNES Games on Glitch
The golden age of 16-bit.
The golden age of 16-bit.
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System launched in Japan in 1990 and reached North America in 1991. Widely considered one of the greatest consoles ever made, the SNES delivered a generational leap in visuals, audio, and gameplay depth that defined the golden age of 16-bit gaming.
At its core was the Ricoh 5A22 CPU running at 3.58 MHz, paired with a custom PPU capable of Mode 7 graphics — a revolutionary technique that enabled real-time rotation and scaling effects, powering iconic moments in games like F-Zero and Super Mario Kart. The system supported a maximum resolution of 512×448 and a palette of 32,768 colors.
The SNES's Sony SPC700 sound chip delivered eight channels of rich, sample-based audio that composers like Nobuo Uematsu and Koji Kondo used to craft unforgettable soundtracks. With approximately 725 titles released in North America, the SNES library is stacked with genre-defining RPGs, platformers, and action games that remain beloved to this day.
Glitch accurately reproduces the SNES's iconic Mode 7 rotation and scaling effects, ensuring every sprite and background layer renders exactly as intended.
Experience the full richness of the SPC700 sound chip with high-fidelity audio emulation that preserves every instrument sample and echo effect.
Relive classic couch co-op with friends anywhere in the world through Glitch's built-in netplay, complete with rollback for a lag-free experience.
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a trademark of Nintendo. Glitch is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo. Glitch does not include game files. Users must supply legally obtained game copies.