Snes9x for Mac

Brief overview

Snes9X is a free Super Nintendo (SNES) emulator that runs on macOS and is also offered for Windows. It is classified under PC games with the subcategory of emulators. If you want another option, ZSNES is a commonly recommended, free alternative.

System compatibility and language

• Supported operating systems: Mac OS X and earlier versions.
• User interface language: English.
• Disk space: the application needs less storage than many titles listed under PC games.

Usage and download history

Snes9X was first added to our offerings in 2006. Since then it has been downloaded 291,462 times in total, with 41 downloads recorded last week. The emulator is particularly popular in countries such as the United States, Japan, and France.

Current version details

• Version: 1.51
• Last update: June 16, 2008

Key improvements in this update

• Controller input overlay now displays all connected devices, including optional peripherals.
• Configuration files now accept comments placed on the same line.
• Recording has been extended to include system resets and inputs from mouse, Superscope, and Justifier hardware.
• When a playback reaches its end, recording continues rather than the movie abruptly closing.
• Resolved a synchronization problem that occurred when loading inconsistent save states during playback.
• Optionally include screen graphics (GFX) state in save states to preserve visual state.
• Added savestate support for DSP1 and SuperFX co-processor chips.