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Why the Super Nintendo would turn yellow and other SNES trivia

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Let’s get this week started by taking a fun look at one of the greatest pieces of gaming hardware ever.

YouTube channel Did You Know Gaming‘s latest video looks at the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, the Japanese company’s classic console from the first half of the ’90s. It’ll teach you about early prototypes for the system, explain why so many of the consoles turned yellow, and even talk about how a port of the fighting game Mortal Kombat hurt its reputation.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.