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.
AD-29 on PAL SNES
| Imported Game |
Confirmed |
Tested with PAL Games
|
| Rockman X2 (Japan) |
Works |
Super Street Fighter 2
|
| Castlevania (Japan) |
Works |
Super Street Fighter 2, Lost Vikings
|
| Super Metroid (US) |
Works |
Donkey Kong Country 3[2]
|
| Dragon Quest 4 (Japan) |
Works |
Lost Vikings
|
| 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 |
-
|
References