8bit Version: MegaMan 2 Dr Wily Theme

Some great versions of classic man man level themes played on piano. The electronic bleeps translates well to the cords of a piano. I wonder where one finds the sheet music for it?

More themes after the break...

Mega Man X: Flame Mammoth on Piano

8bit version: Flame Mammoth Theme
Mega Man 6: Tomahawk Man Theme Played on Piano

8bit version: Tomahawk Man Theme
Mega Man 6: Blizzard Man Theme Played on Piano

8bit version: Blizzard Man Theme

Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge

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Looking for a Donkey Kong Country Competition Cart to add to your SNES collection? Well theres one up on ebay with only 16 hours left at the time of this posting. The cart was originally used by Blockbuster rental stores for in store tournaments, collect as many bananas as you can in a 5 minute time limit.

How high will it go? I'm guessing in the $800+ range.

* End of Auction note: sold for $975.00 *

Via:Ebay

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Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge Gameplay.

• Cartridge reader for *SNES and *SEGA *Genesis games.
• SRAM feature: Reading/writing of *SNES savegames
• Driverless operation under all halfway modern operating systems
• (planned) Extension pins for retrofitting up to four *SNES/*NES controller connectors
• Support for future firmware updates
• Aluminum or plastic enclosure with logo print.
• Pricing: max. USD 90 / EUR 75; probably cheaper.
• Estimated delivery: December 2009

Via: snega2usb.com

SNES Portable Case Mod

French modder darthchris13 created this portable SNES mod using a 2.5 inch LCD. The handheld is around the size of a Sega gamegear. Theres also a custom made retail looking box that goes along with it.

Via: Kotaku , NoWhereElse

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FC16 GO Portable Super Nintendo Game System SNES SILV    US $59.99

FC16 GO Portable Super Nintendo Game System SNES RED    US $65.50

FC16 Go Handheld Portable SNES Super Nintendo Console    US $92.40

FC16 GO Portable Super Nintendo Game System SNES CHAR    US $59.99

FC 16 GO Portable Super Nintendo SNES System Red    US $54.99

FC 16 Go System for SNES Game    US $47.99

FC 16 GO SNES Portable System version 2 Red    US $65.95

FC 16 Go Replacement Spare 37v 1300mAh Battery Only No System Brand New    US $7.50

FC 16 GO Super Nintendo SNES Portable Gaming System NIB    US $69.95

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Super Stars Wars for 800 points

The first of a series of star wars games for the SNES Super Star Wars has finally made the long trip onto the Wii virtual console.  Originally released mid 1992; the game featured Luke and his journey from Mos Elis to the trench run on the death star. From what I remember when I first bought the game in 92, it was not the most forgiving game and several levels had its share of bottomless pits to stumble into. All three games shared a similar art style and pulled from the Star Wars universe pretty successfully.

StarWars.com had this to say about re-releasing these titles:

Fans of Star Wars and classic Nintendo games will want to keep an eye on their Wii Shop Channel for the next month. Nintendo will be releasing multiple LucasArts favorites for Virtual Console, starting today with Super Star Wars. In the coming weeks, both Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi will be added to the Virtual Console lineup. All three Super Star Wars games were originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and will be available at 800 Wii Points each.

Here's what some reviewers had to say back in the day.

What a completely awesome game! JVC/LucasArts sure know how to program. This game lives up to its expectations all the way. Just wait till you see the incredible mode 7 scenes, they'll make you dizzy. And, you'll be blown away by the music. Super Star Wars is awesome.

-GameFan Magazine

Super Star Wars makes full potential of its licence and the end result is the best-looking, most impressive sounding and playable movie tie-ins ever seen on the Super NES.

-Nintendo Magazine System UK

Force C3PO to watch some Jawa killing.

Customnesguy sells custom painted classic game systems on ebay and this is one of his newer auctions. This recent auction was a US SNES console repainted in Famicom colors with a matching snes controller. Ruby Red on the bottom half, Cadillac pearl white 3 stage paint for the top half, and Gold metallic accents. Sold for $112.50 at Ebay auction. Check out his past auctions for other neat retro customs.

Via: Ebay

Uncharted Waters - New Horizions

New for April on the Wii Virtual Console is Koei's SNES seafaring RPG/Simulator Uncharted Waters 2 - New Horizons. Control one of six different captains as you take your own path towards success on the high seas. Trading, sailing, combat and exploring give you plenty of replay value.

From the back of the SNES releases Box;

Play one of six ambitious young heroes, each with their own scenario.
Seek out more than 180 treasures, including rare animals and exotic monuments.
Organize a powerful fleet with up to 25 different types of historical ships.
While In port, explore the guild, bank, fortune-teller and Round Earth Society.

Uncharted Waters - New Horizions Gameplay Video

Box art from vgmuseum.com

SNES Game Cart USB Hub

If you have dead snes cartridge laying around and need a couple extra usb ports for your computer then this might be your solution. Kristopher.hammar over on instructables.com writes a quick step by step guide to turn a empty snes game cart ( in this case a PAL Mario Kart ) into a mini usb hub.

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SNES Cart USB Hub Inside