Note: This troubleshooting page covers the original SNS-001 type 1 model only.
No Video Display Output
Display is black or distorted
No Game Inserted
In older models the system requires that you have a game inserted to boot.
Game Inserted While Running
If the system still loads to a black screen remove the game pack, turn the power switch to off, insert the game pack and turn the system back on.
Bad Cables/Accessories
Make sure that the cables are connected to their respective ports, if this does not work confirm that the cables and accessories are all Nintendo licensed as the Super Nintendo does not fully support third party products. If none of the above succeed your video cable may have worn out and you may need to purchase a new one.
Console Doesn't Turn On
Problems related to supplying power to the Super Nintendo
Power Cable
The power cable may not have good enough connection, try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol, drying, and trying again. The cable also may have eroded and you may need to replace it, however, this is not likely.
Power Switch
The power switch may become disconnected and need to be reattached. In the worst case the actual power switch may need to be replaced. A guide for this can be found here.
Game Loses Saved Data
You can no longer continue your progress after shutdown
Bad Cartridge Battery
This issue is due to a battery stored in the game cartridge that is used to store memory even when the game is not inserted. The only way to fix this is to replace the battery, doing this will not restore your saves however it will restore saving functionality.
System Starts But Doesn't Load Game
The system goes to the start screen and stops
Dirty Cartridge
The game may have become dirty and needs cleaning. Nintendo recommends that you do not blow on it. Instead use rubbing alcohol and dry before reinserting.
Dirty Port
Try cleaning the port on the Super Nintendo System. Make sure it is dry before you power on.
Controllers Not Working
The system does not recognize controller input
Broken Controller
If a controller stops working first try testing a known working controller on your system, if it works then the issue is with the controller and it will need to be replaced.
Broken Controller Port
However, if the controller doesn't work the physical controller port may need to be replaced. A guide for this can be found here.
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I got a snes it turns on you see game starting up then fades out black no picture but there sound
gerfarnan - 답글
Got a snes today it turns on you see the picture and sound then the picture fades to black
gerfarnan - 답글
i have a similar problem it turns on game starts and then it goes black intently it’s like it’s not displaying or it’s tuning off do you know how to fix it
super masher -
I am having issues with only ONE game not working and I've tried three different cartridges for the game. Anyone else have this issue?
crystaldawn63 - 답글
yes i do with lemmings all other games play but lemmings i have gotten 3 diffrent lemmings games and sent the back i am on no#4 and still working on the problem but no luck
slavemom4 -
I'm curious to know which game was it that didn't work on multiple carts?
Chris Charalambous -
Hi my controller is playing back to front
John McAllister - 답글
when playing super mario kart, super soccer or super tennis, the grass or ground is all blurry, the lines do not show anymore, it’s all blurry.. any ideas? is the a bad cartridge? or my snes has some problem?
insgelijk - 답글
[|my super Mario world will run like normal until after I pick how many players. It then loads the game with Mario in the middle and then surrounded by bridges.]
Ashley N Dreesen - 답글
Mine does that too any chance you got it fixed?
Elaina Gellar -
No power …swich good power port good fuse good ??
Victor - 답글
When ever I turn on my Super Nintendo the Super Nintendo game looks black and white.but why
Zach Johnson - 답글
I got my old super Nintendo out for my younger kids to play and all my old games start but none of the Characters come up on the screen. Like I can see all the background to super Mario
world but there's no Mario or Koopa's running around. On Donkey Kong he doesn't pop up, and also none of the characters pop up on the introduction to Spider-Man Maximum Carnage. There's a few blocks in the left hand corner at the top of the screen but I have no idea why I can read the game and see a background but there's just no characters. Does anyone know what's going on? I'm completely at a loss.
Sincerely,
Not tech-savvy at all
Rachel McDonald - 답글
It works fine just the controller won't do anything, everything else works
Tovan McManus - 답글
Red light turns on, the tv reacts as if it is receiving a signal, but nothing happens. The screen remains black. No sound either. I am using nearly mint condition a/v cables that are Nintendo brand. They work when plugged into N64. They had previously worked with the snes as well. Have tested many games. No luck. What do I do?
Nick J - 답글
Try cleaning out the connector pins where the cartridge goes. Open up system and check for corrosion at those points. Once opened, remove cartridge connector and clean underside really good as well. 91%-99% isopropyl alcohol and q-tips. Start there.
Josh rivera -
mine works just fine on super mario world but on every other game it will turn completely black after a while on zelda I can use the main menu but once I try to start it stops working
Colbinater 3000 - 답글
tengo un super nintendo molelo SNS-001
Nnesesito licencia o que onda no puedo iniciarlo
dollar_ac_nck - 답글
Hello I have a1992 SNES everything works but the player 1 controller responds incorrectly. My controllers works great I tested both in my SNES Jr. When I plug the player 1 controller the buttons do wrong things like left arrow button do what START button do or Y button what A button do. In the player 2 side works fine with both controls. Whatcan i do to repair it? Also the ribbon that connect the controllers board with the moderboard it’s fine.
Gustavo Ramallo - 답글
Power light turns on but tv reacts as if it’s not receiving signal. Tried 2 different TVs and 2 different console to tv cables. Screen doesn’t even “black out”. It’s as if nothing is trying to happen.
Josh rivera - 답글
I just turned on my childhood SNES. It’s been acting up lately but today in the middle of playing super mario all stars the screen just slowly faded to black and then the console basically started rebooting by itself. I took the game out and tried another game. It wouldn’t boot. It turns on but no signal to the TV. I use an HDMI converter. I tried mario kart next and it booted normally. Then I tried mortal kombat and now it doesn’t work at all. I’m also using a universal AC/DC power supply. Could anything I’ve written be an issue?
vikihochtl - 답글
I have a game genie that loops over and over after about 7 seconds… can't find anything on google about this issue. I have a working game genie to compare against so it isn't my system. Any ideas?
guitarguy1133 - 답글
I have a Switch that after changing the front trim now does not output to the LCD screen, the digitzer works as you can hear the sounds made by the menu when swiping.
I've tried a new LCD, same issue.
The strange part seems to be that it still outputs to the TV. (And works perfectly)
I've tried to find some solution to this but can find no other references to this problem.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Scott Burns - 답글
so i had a yoshis island and when i turn it on it will go normal with intro but then it starts back to beggining in the middle of it in a loop is there any way to fix
leo - 답글
I have a snes that goes to a black screen. The power comes on and the screen goes black. I have tried different cartridges and same result. Cables are good system has been cleaned as well as cartridges. Need help.
Nate - 답글
The red light won’t frickin turn on help me pls
Evan Zupke - 답글
I am having similar issue with Zelda (Link to Past) - I have two game cartridges that both freeze about 5 seconds in to loading (when triforce triangles are moving to center of screen. Both games freeze at exact same place. All my other games load and play just fine. Can anyone help?
C Weer - 답글
So not too sure who can help me, I have two SNES consoles, both work, power on, load games. On BOTH, none of my 3 controllers work. I find it hard to think all three controllers are bad, and I find it hard to think both consoles controller ports are bad. I read something that maybe the power supply may be the culprit.. Any one know what else I should rule out before I attempt to buy new controllers?
ROG Gamer - 답글