BeagleSNES

BeagleSNES is a cool open-source project that turns your BeagleBone Black or BeagleBoard-xM into a Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). How awesome is that? It combines the powerful SNES9X emulator with a patched bootloader and a custom graphical user interface (GUI) to let you play SNES games just like the good old days.

What Makes BeagleSNES Special?

This project can boot a Linux operating system right from the microSD card in your BeagleBoard. This means it’s super easy to update your BeagleSNES setup. You just pop out the SD card, make changes on your computer, and put it back. Plus, you can save your game progress and store all those classic SNES ROMs right there!

Connecting Your Console

Got an HDMI-compatible TV? Perfect! The HDMI port on the BeagleBoard-xM lets you connect directly to any TV or monitor, so you can enjoy those retro games on the big screen.

The Emulator and Game Controls

The emulator runs on a special version of SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) for SNES9X. When you start it up, you'll see a user-friendly GUI that makes picking which game to play super simple. And don’t worry about controls; any USB-compatible gamepad will work perfectly for playing those classic SNES titles.

What Games Can You Play?

You’ll be able to enjoy most of those beloved SNES games! However, some titles that need special hardware like the SuperFX chip might not work. But don't fret—there are still plenty of classics supported! Think Super Mario All-Stars, Donkey Kong Country, F-Zero, R-Type 3, Ogre Battle, Star Ocean, and Star Fox.

A Quick Wrap-Up

In short, with BeagleSNES, you can turn your BeagleBoard-xM or BeagleBone Black into a fully functional SNES gaming console that boots up in just 20 seconds! It supports most original SNES games and brings back all those great memories.

If you're ready to dive into nostalgia, check out this link for more details: Download BeagleSNES!