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Nintendo — Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

Nintendo PAL 1-Chip SNES: RGB Bypass + Region Switch

August 25, 20213 threads~1 min readSuccessful repair
Region / 50–60Hz modAV output mod

Two mods on a Nintendo 1-chip PAL SNES (SNSP-001A): a self-assembled RGB bypass board by Borti4938 and the SuperCIC + UIGR + D4 patch switchless region mod kit from Consoles Unleashed.

Parts & Tools (2)

RGB bypass board

SNES RGB Bypass by Borti4938 for 1-chip SNES, classical big model and SNES2 mini/Jr. Board assembled by me.

Switchless region mod kit (SuperCIC + UIGR + D4 patch)

Consoles Unleashed kit for switchless 50/60Hz region switching on the 1-chip SNES.

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August 25, 2021· Thread 1

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@borti4938 Thank you for sharing the design, BOM and installation instructions. This is a really easy mod and it's well worth it.

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August 26, 2021· Thread 2

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@ConsoleMods Hello, do you mind sharing the resistor values you use for the LED that comes in your kit?

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August 27, 2021· Thread 3

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SNES 1-Chip 50/60Hz SCIC. @SLRMODSHOP thanks for the installation video It's so easy to follow! Thanks @Voultar for the many instructional videos on lifting pins, dental picks do make it way easier. Thanks @ConsoleMods for the kit and help with the LED.

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