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A common piece of advice in the community is to never download or run an .exe file when looking for ROMs; legitimate SNES files should typically have extensions like .sfc or .smc .

remain accessible decades after their original 1991 release. The Evolution of SNES Archiving

: Technically inclined fans redesign old gems with new levels, graphics, and mechanics. Modern SNES mods and Romhacks include complete overhauls for Super Mario World The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Super Metroid Patching Method

Downloading ROMs for games you do not own a physical copy of is copyright infringement in most jurisdictions. The archive’s existence does not imply legal permission.

As the years went by, the SNES console became increasingly difficult to find, and the games themselves became collector's items. However, with the advent of emulation and ROMs, gamers could still experience their favorite childhood games without having to shell out top dollar for a working console and cartridges.