{"id":609,"date":"2009-11-12T17:02:56","date_gmt":"2009-11-12T22:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vintagecomputing.com\/?p=609"},"modified":"2009-11-12T17:29:38","modified_gmt":"2009-11-12T22:29:38","slug":"snes-powerpak-materializes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vintagecomputing.com\/index.php\/archives\/609\/snes-powerpak-materializes","title":{"rendered":"SNES PowerPak Materializes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"RetroZone<\/a><\/p>\n

Remember the PowerPak<\/a> — that wondrous device from RetroZone that allowed you to cram every NES game ever made into one cartridge? Well, two years later, RetroZone has released its follow-up, the SNES PowerPak<\/a> for the Super NES.<\/p>\n

Well, they’ve kinda released it. Sales appear to temporarily be on hold in order to “investigate system compatibility,” according to the RetroZone website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"RetroZoneFor those unfamiliar with the original PowerPak<\/a> concept, the SNES PowerPak allows one to copy SNES ROM files onto a compact flash card, place the card into the SNES PowerPak cartridge, and then play those games on a real Super NES unit. It supports multiple games through on-screen menu selection.<\/p>\n

More Info to Come<\/h3>\n

When I stumbled across the new SNES PowerPak today, I initially felt like jealously hoarding the knowledge so I’ll have less competitors when I try to get my hands on one of these magical devices.<\/p>\n

But then I realized that I have a responsibility to let you guys know about this, since so few sites out there cover the world of Nintendo hacking and modding — and especially since the proprietor of RetroZone doesn’t make much effort to get the word out.<\/p>\n

Whenever I get one, I’ll write a review for VC&G<\/em>. Until then, you can drool over it like me at the RetroZone site<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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