Nintendo explains why SNES games Are New3DS exclusive.

[BurningDesire]

“As previously announced, New Nintendo 3DS has an improved CPU, which enables Super NES games to run on the system with quality results,” Game Informer was told by a Nintendo representative. “The Super NES games also include Perfect-Pixel mode, which allows players to see their games in their original TV resolution and aspect resolution.”

They have a lot of explaining to do *cough BlargSNES *cough*

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[DSoryu]

Asuming themselves believe that the new3DS has higher resoultion than o3DS... such LOL

 

[•Citrus•]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Nintendo use a software renderer while BlargSNES uses a hardware renderer?

If this is the case, then there's really no explanation needed.

 

[koim]

It's not like that horse has not already been beaten to death...
The few things to say about it have been perfectly summed up by @DiscostewSM:

"Getting rather annoyed by people claiming SNES games can be emulated perfectly/accurately on the o3DS. It really needs to stop"

"As one of the contributors to blargSNES, the only reason why it can run many games at 60fps on an o3DS is because it is not only heavily cycle-inaccurate, but it is also using the GPU for hardware rendering. Nintendo is using software-rendering, which is the most accurate, yet, process-intensive method.

Hardware rendering works by rendering each and every map tile and sprite (each split into 8x8 pixels cels, because that's how the SNES works) as a pair of polygons. Each "unique" tile scanned (from left to right, top scanline to bottom of the frame) has to be converted from the SNES's 2/4/8-bitplane form into a 16-bit direct-color, z-order curve format (because the GPU lacks paletted texture support), and stored into a texture cache. Changing of hte palette means any tiles that used the palette in that range has to be reconverted. The lack of paletted textures means that palette effects that show mid-frame can't happen (excludes the "background color). DKC's first level shows this with the trees, though more recent blargSNES builds has the background color gradient working, not the trees. There are other numerous effects that are missing, but we continue looking for alternatives (but RL has been in the way).

In a worst-case scenario for non-hi-res modes, you're looking at around 14.8k polygons per BG per frame when there is scanline alterations being done. Most games use Mode 1, which has 3 BG layers, so a worst-case scenario there would be ~2.66 million polygons per second. Seem like something the 3DS can handle, but take into account that the polygon list has to be generated per frame, which means the list can't reside in VRAM (nor can the texture cache), so it's all running off the main RAM.

Be aware that while we may not care for inaccuracies for free stuff, we do care when it comes to paying for them."

 

[Ryupower]

there are a few game that will NOT or have a hard time running with homebrew
enhancement chips can have problem with homebrew emulator or o3ds, may not run the games at the point where Nintendo like them, with the n3ds, Nintendo has more to work with that make the Snes game run how Nintendo like them
and
they need a way to get people to buy the n3ds, for more the just 2 real n3ds only games (BoI and Xenoblade Chronicles 3d)

 

[Bladexdsl]

yeah right how come BlargSNES works fine on the old 3ds than huh nintendo? lies just so you can buy the new3ds. can't blame them though no one wants the wiiu so they have to try and sell something

 

[LarBob]

BlargSNES is much less accurate though.
Also it's an additional factor for people deciding if they should get a N3DS model.
An iPod Touch 4g doesn't run iOS 7.x even though the fairly similar iPhone 4 can. It's trying to get people to buy the new one.

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yeah right how come BlargSNES works fine on the old 3ds than huh nintendo? lies just so you can buy the new3ds. can't blame them though no one wants the wiiu so they have to try and sell something

BlargSNES is way less accurate and cuts corners to work well on O3DS.

 

[Supster131]

I can see this thread getting salty real soon..

I mean, there's already some salty people here.

Edit: Told you! Salt! Just look at the posts right under mine.

 

[Bladexdsl]

BlargSNES is much less accurate though.
Also it's an additional factor for people deciding if they should get a N3DS model.
An iPod Touch 4g doesn't run iOS 7.x even though the fairly similar iPhone 4 can. It's trying to get people to buy the new one.

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BlargSNES is way less accurate and cuts corners to work well on O3DS.

it still works they could make it work if they wanted to but nope you have to buy yet another 3ds for the 3rd time if you want them. they can shove their new 3ds

 

[DiscostewSM]

They have a lot of explaining to do *cough BlargSNES *cough*
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Please learn how blargSNES does what it does before using it in as evidence, especially against anything that involves "perfect" in it.

 

[hobbledehoy899]

I can see this thread getting salty real soon..

I mean, there's already some salty people here.

Edit: Told you! Salt! Just look at the posts right under mine.

Salty dragons.

 

[loco365]

DiscostewSM summed it up perfectly. It's because BlargSNES is not accurate and shortcuts are used that it actually runs worth a shit on the O3DS. Nintendo's emulator is far more accurate, so there's no sloppy speed hacks, and everything is done software-wise. Stop hating on Nintendo for doing this - it's not their fault. Us having unofficial emulators that have more system access than the official emulators do have spoiled us.

Edit: Let me make a point here: Try playing all the popular SNES titles on Retroarch's best SNES core. It's not going to run terribly well. I tried running some games and they lagged like no tomorrow. It's the same story here.

 

[DiscostewSM]

DiscostewSM summed it up perfectly. It's because BlargSNES is not accurate and shortcuts are used that it actually runs worth a shit on the O3DS. Nintendo's emulator is far more accurate, so there's no sloppy speed hacks, and everything is done software-wise. Stop hating on Nintendo for doing this - it's not their fault. Us having unofficial emulators that have more system access than the official emulators do have spoiled us.

Very much so. Take for instance the DS. Official developers do not have access to the ARM7 in DS mode outside of Nintendo's own API. They can't program for it, whereas for us with homebrew tools, we can, because we don't follow the same rules. I believe the same goes for the PSP and its Media Engine chip, which is the reason why the SNES emulator for that runs fairly well.

 

[Supster131]

It isn't logical at all,I reported your post because it is unnecessarily rude. I could play snes games on my 2005 psp.

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I have a n3ds and I am returning it,you are the one that is salty that you bought an overpriced O3DS for 200$

Well, the PSP was quite powerful (for it's time at least).

Also, how am I being salty? I have a n3DS, never even owned a o3DS. You're the one being salty Returning a n3DS just because of a SNES emulator?

 

[funnystory]

Well, the PSP was quite powerful (for it's time at least).

Also, how am I being salty? I have a n3DS, never even owned a o3DS. You're the one being salty Returning a n3DS just because of a SNES emulator?

No because it isn't worth 200$ for the upgrade. Nintendo constantly scams its consumers by delivering shovelware and inferior products. All the nintendo systems after the gamecube are underpowered,the Wii U was a catastrophe. Nintendo is not treating its consumers right.

 

[loco365]

No because it isn't worth 200$ for the upgrade. Nintendo constantly scams its consumers by delivering shovelware and inferior products. All the nintendo systems after the gamecube are underpowered,the Wii U was a catastrophe. Nintendo is not treating its consumers right.

Well, have fun running Starfox on your O3DS. It doesn't even run well on a N3DS.

 

[Taleweaver]

(note in advance: I don't really care either way: I have an original 3DS somewhere under the dust that I can't even bother to hack. For snes games, I'll go with a computer or my smartphone).

Okay...I can understand why the stronger CPU is needed to create a pixel-perfect, 60 frames per second emulator of any given SNES game. However, I'm very sceptical about that being the reason nintendo isn't releasing snes 3DSware (that's the name, right? ) for the original 3DS. I mean...is that really what the audience wants? Christ...it's not like there was an FPS meter on the SNES, and if there was, I doubt it'd say 60 FPS all the freaking time. Of course nintendo is capable enough to build a snes emulator on the original 3DS. Yes, it would have to cut some corners, but I don't exactly believe anyone would notice it unless they sit directly next to someone playing the same game on a n3DS. (note: this probably wouldn't go for all games - DKC and star fox might have some visible glitches - but I bet you'd need a magnifying glass or a timer to spot a difference between the average mario game).

 

[hobbledehoy899]

(note in advance: I don't really care either way: I have an original 3DS somewhere under the dust that I can't even bother to hack. For snes games, I'll go with a computer or my smartphone).

Okay...I can understand why the stronger CPU is needed to create a pixel-perfect, 60 frames per second emulator of any given SNES game. However, I'm very sceptical about that being the reason nintendo isn't releasing snes 3DSware (that's the name, right? ) for the original 3DS. I mean...is that really what the audience wants? Christ...it's not like there was an FPS meter on the SNES, and if there was, I doubt it'd say 60 FPS all the freaking time. Of course nintendo is capable enough to build a snes emulator on the original 3DS. Yes, it would have to cut some corners, but I don't exactly believe anyone would notice it unless they sit directly next to someone playing the same game on a n3DS. (note: this probably wouldn't go for all games - DKC and star fox might have some visible glitches - but I bet you'd need a magnifying glass or a timer to spot a difference between the average mario game).

I guess it's ultimately because Nintendo doesn't want to cut corners.

 

[Pluupy]

What is the n3DS image? Is that real, or just a quirky photoshop edit for the sake of relevance?

 

[Kioku]

Oh dear god. Shut the hell up about blargsnes already. They are NOT the same God damned thing.

Nintendo is doing something to preserve the game in its original format. Blargsnes relies on some HEAVY modifications.

THINK about it.