Head-to-head · SNES Emulators
Snes9x vs Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics
Snes9x leads on 1 check, Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSnes9x · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Snes9x
- Free trialonly Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics
- Most featuresSuper Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics · 2 of 5
Snes9x scores higher on our rubric for snes emulators: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Snes9x offers free plan; Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics doesn't.
Snes9x is the better fit for most SNES players on desktop and Android. Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics is the better fit for switch users wanting a curated classic-game library.
- Snes9x fits best
Most SNES players on desktop and Android
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics fits best
Switch users wanting a curated classic-game library
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Side by side
| Feature | Snes9x 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in SNES Emulators | #7 in SNES Emulators |
| Best for | Most SNES players on desktop and Android | 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, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Snes9x 0/5 · Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics 2/5 | ||
| Online multiplayer | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Rewind | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Shader support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Cheat support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| RetroAchievements | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Nintendo Switch |
| Emulation format | Not checked yet | Standalone |
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| Our verdict | Snes9x is a free, open-source emulator for Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom games. It is designed for players who want to run this console library on Windows, macOS, Linux, or Android, with libretro core builds… 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 — where it wins
- Supports SNES and Super Famicom games across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
- Covers custom chips, peripherals, filters, save states, and cheat formats
- Includes recording, playback, and multiplayer support for up to five players
Where it doesn't
- Netplay has not been maintained or tested for a long time and may be broken
- The official website is largely archival and directs users to download mirrors
- Its focus is limited to SNES and Super Famicom emulation
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
- Snes9x9.4/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source SNES emulator with broad hardware, graphics, save, and cheat support.
Visit Snes9xFull 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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