From: Steve La <stevela@beach.csulb.edu>
Date: 25 Aug 91 07:50:19 GMT
Organization: Cal State Long Beach
 
I have a good news for all you SuperFamicom/SuperNES gamers.
 
** SuperNES and SuperFamicom are COMPATIBLE!!!
 
Yes! I just modified my SuperFamicom tonight and plug in my friend's
Super Mario World (US version) cart and it works!!!  I've also modified
his SuperNES to play all Japanese games.  He is now playing my Super
R-Type on his SuperNES system.
 
how to modify your system?
   For the SuperFamicom system:
      You will have to file your cartridge insert area (similar to
      Genesis) wider.  The SuperNES cartridges are a little larger
      (square) than the SFC carts.  This process will take you
      approximately 5-10 minutes.
 
   For the SuperNES system:
      There are two plastic barriers on the bottom of your cartridge
      port. Use a sharp knife or a wire cutter to cut of those two
      blocks.  It only took me 30 seconds to do this!  Extremely easy!
 
Differences between the two systems?
   Everything are virtually the same except the following:
      1. The power supply connector are not the same.
      2. SuperNES carts are square and larger than the SuperFamicom carts.
 
General comments:
   Cartridge ports, Video output port, Joystick port on both systems are
   compatible to each other.
 
   THIS IS THE FACT!  Hope this help, have fun...
 
-Steve