There are several adapters for the SNES to play import games e.g. for the Super Famicom (Japan) or NTSC SNES (US) on the PAL SNES (Europe). Here is a list of known models:
- Universal Adaptor AD-29[1]
- Universal Adaptor by DATEL ELECTRONICS
- Super Adaptor Super Key
- Fire SNES Game Converter
- Vintron Super Game Converter
- Games Master by Xtend
- Honey Bee Super-Magic Game Converter
The adapters usually feature two slots, one for the imported game to be played and one for a local game to pass through the required regional CIC chip.
Not all games work on all adapters, due to special chips of incompatibilities. See also SNES:Region Locked Games. Some adapters don't pass through all pins, so cartridges with special additional chips may not work with those adapters. Some games with special chips may only work if the local game contains the same chip.
AD-29 on PAL SNES
| Imported Game |
Confirmed |
Tested with PAL Games
|
| Rockman X (Japan) |
Works |
Super Street Fighter 2
|
| Rockman X2 (Japan) |
Works only until first boss |
Super Street Fighter 2
|
| Rockman 7 (Japan) |
Works only until first boss |
Super Street Fighter 2
|
| Castlevania (Japan) |
Works |
Super Street Fighter 2, Lost Vikings
|
| Super Bomberman (Japan) |
Works |
Super Street Fighter 2
|
| Super Bomberman 4 (Japan) |
Works |
Super Street Fighter 2
|
| Turtles in Time (Japan) |
Works |
Super Street Fighter 2
|
| Super Metroid (US) |
Works |
Donkey Kong Country 3[2]
|
| Dragon Quest 4 (Japan) |
Works |
Lost Vikings
|
| Seiken Densetsu 2 (Japan) / Secret of Mana |
Does not work |
-
|
| Donkey Kong Country 3 (Japan) |
Does not work |
-
|
| Hoshi no Kirby Super Deluxe Star Fun Pack (Japan) |
Does not work |
-
|
| Kirby Dream Land 3 (Japan) |
Does not work |
-
|
| Kirby Bowl Dream course (Japan) |
Does not work |
-
|
| Tin Star (US) |
Works |
Rise of the Robots[1]
|
| Asahi Shinbun Rensai - Katou Ichi-Ni-San Kudan Shougi Shingiru |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Daisenryaku Expert WWII |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Derby Jockey 2 |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Dragon Ball Z - Hyper Dimension |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Hanyuu Meijin no Omoshiro Shougi |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Harukanaru Augusta 3 - Masters New |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Hayashi Kaihou Kudan no Igo Taidou |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No.1 |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| J. League '96 Dream Stadium |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Jumpin' Derby |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Kakinoki Shougi |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Kirby Super Star (USA) / Hoshi no Kirby - Super Deluxe (Japan) / Kirby's Fun Pak (Europe) |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Kirby's Dream Land 3 (USA) / Hoshi no Kirby 3 (Japan) |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Marvelous |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Mini Yonku Shining Scorpion - Let's & Go!! |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Pebble Beach no Hatou New - Tournament Edition |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| PGA European Tour |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| PGA Tour 96 |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Power Rangers Zeo - Battle Racers |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Saikousoku Shikou Shougi Mahjong |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| SD F-1 Grand Prix |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| SD Gundam G-NEXT cartridge ROM (G-NEXT.SFC) |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Shin Shougi Club |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Shougi no Hanamichi |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Shougi Saikyou |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Shougi Saikyou II |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Super Bomberman - Panic Bomber W |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Super Mario RPG |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Super Robot Wars Gaiden |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Super Shougi 3 - Kitaihei |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Taikyoku Igo - Idaten |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Takemiya Masaki Kudan no Igo Daishou |
Does not work[3] |
-
|
| Metal Max Returns |
Does not work[1] |
-
|
Super Key on PAL SNES
| Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius |
Works[3] |
?
|
Fire on PAL SNES
| King of Dragons (US) |
Does not work |
-
|
Games Master on PAL SNES
| King of Dragons (US) |
Does not work |
-
|
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