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How to Download a SNES Emulator

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Super Nintendo is an old but popular video game system. However, you don't need a Super Nintendo system to enjoy its games. You can download a SNES emulator and play your favorite Super Nintendo games on your home computer. Follow these steps to complete the download.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Go to the ZSNES homepage and select your operating system among the choices in the ZSNES Blip box located on the left side of the page.
Step 2

Choose "Save to Disk" when the window prompt appears. Click "OK" to save the file to your desktop.
Step 3

Right-click the ZSNES151 icon that is now located on your desktop. Extract the file to a ZSNES151 folder using your favorite extractor program. Winzip or WinRar work well.
Step 4

Double-click the ZSNES151 folder that is now on your desktop. Double-click the "zsnesw" icon to launch ZSNES.
Step 5

Click the "CONFIG" button at the top of the ZSNES window, and then click "INPUT." You can set up a gamepad or your keyboard in the window that pops up.
Step 6

Select a ROM file to play on your new SNES emulator by clicking "GAME," and then "LOAD." The game starts automatically.

Tips & Warnings

Use a gamepad with a similar button setup to a Super Nintendo controller.
You must download ROM files to play on your SNES emulator. These files act like original Super Nintendo games.
Some ROMs may be illegal. Email the maker of the game to check if you can legally play it.
ZSNES may not be compatible with all operating systems.

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