Snes9x EX+ vs Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics

SESnes9x EX+8.2Visit Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics7.9Visit

Higher score SE Snes9x EX+ #5 in SNES Emulators 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Snes9x EX+

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Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics #7 in SNES Emulators 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Nintendo

• Snes9x EX+ fits best

  Free Android and Linux SNES emulation

• Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics fits best

  Switch users wanting a curated classic-game library

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At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.9
Ranking	#5 in SNES Emulators	#7 in SNES Emulators
Best for	Free Android and Linux SNES emulation	Switch users wanting a curated classic-game library
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$19.99/user/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Snes9x EX+ 3/5 · Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics 2/5
Online multiplayer	—	✓ (best)
Rewind	✓	✓
Shader support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cheat support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
RetroAchievements	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Android, Linux	Nintendo Switch
Emulation format	Standalone	Standalone
Our review
Pros	Supports .smc, .sfc, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z game files Includes saves, save states, rewind, cheats, and HQ2X shaders Works with Bluetooth and USB controllers or keyboards	More than 100 curated Super NES and NES games Rewind, save progress, local play, and online multiplayer Screen sharing, controller passing, and compatible-game voice chat
Cons	Limited to Android and Linux platforms Does not provide online multiplayer Users must supply their own ROM files	Requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership Available only on Nintendo Switch Online features depend on compatible games
Our verdict	Snes9x EX+ is a free, open-source emulator for Super Nintendo and Super Famicom games. It is aimed at people who want direct SNES emulation on Android devices or Linux desktops, with support for .smc and .sfc ROM formats. Compressed ZIP,… Read the review →	Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics is a Nintendo Switch digital application for Nintendo Switch Online members who want a curated selection of classic games. The library includes more than 100 Super NES and NES games,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Snes9x EX+ — where it wins

  • Supports .smc, .sfc, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z game files
  • Includes saves, save states, rewind, cheats, and HQ2X shaders
  • Works with Bluetooth and USB controllers or keyboards

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to Android and Linux platforms
  • Does not provide online multiplayer
  • Users must supply their own ROM files

• Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics — where it wins

  • More than 100 curated Super NES and NES games
  • Rewind, save progress, local play, and online multiplayer
  • Screen sharing, controller passing, and compatible-game voice chat

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership
  • Available only on Nintendo Switch
  • Online features depend on compatible games

• SESnes9x EX+8.2/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free SNES emulator with strong input, save, cheat, and archive support.

  Visit Snes9x EX+Full verdict →
• Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics7.9/10 · 7-day trial

  A focused classic-game library with rewind, saves, and online play on Nintendo Switch.

  Visit NintendoFull verdict →