What’s the Scoop?
An engineer named Voultar has created a mod called the ‘SNES 2CHIP Edge Enhancer’ that addresses one of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)'s notorious issues — its blurry video output.
Key Points from the Mod:
- Innovative Approach: Unlike many modding solutions, Voultar’s SNES 2CHIP Edge Enhancer doesn’t rely on video amplifiers. Instead, it focuses on directly addressing the system’s DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) to improve image clarity.
- Installation Ease: The mod is relatively simple to install — a five-wire soldering process that can be handled by anyone with basic electronic skills.
- Broad Compatibility: Designed to work with all variants of the 2CHIP SNES console, it ensures a significant improvement across different hardware versions without requiring custom modifications for each model.
How Does It Work?
Voultar spent many hours analyzing and dissecting the internal components of the SNES’s DAC in order to understand its shortcomings. His approach was meticulous, ensuring that the mod would not compromise image quality based on specific game content or performance variability. Instead, it offers a consistent sharpening effect for RGB, S-Video, and Composite Video outputs.
Do you own a SNES? Are you thinking about using Voultar’s mod?
I fully agree but disagree at the same time. I think the better way to look at it is that now the end user has a choice. I grew up with emulation and the actual console, and appreciate both approaches. I have a snes, a CRT, as well as a flat screen tv with a scaler. I like being able to choose how I can experience it; like I said, I like both. While it may not be end user accurate, it’s really cool knowing there’s an option for people wanting those crisp pixels.