Original SNES, Clone, or Virtual Console?

I'm interested in playing SNES games at the cheapest price but willing to pay a little extra for the best controls and experience, however don't want to spend a lot of money total (not willing to spend over $10 per game on average for the whole thing). So what is the best way to do this, get original SNES, a Clone (do clones let you use original SNES controllers?), or buy the games on Virtual Console? So far I am interested in these games:

Super Mario World ($10 on eb/$8 on VC)
Super Mario World 2 Yoshis Island ($20 on eb/$8 on VC)
Super Mario All Stars
Super Mario RPG
Chrono Trigger
Earthbound
Super Metroid
Zelda 3
Final Fantasy 6
Star Fox
Stunt Race FX
Kirby's Dream Course
other Kirby games
F-zer0
Super Mario Kart
Super Punch Out
DKC 1-3

I bought a clone box, and it's by and large very good. The fit and finish of the hardware is a bit flimsy, but let's be real -- it's not rocket science going on in that box. The clones also work faithfully with the original SNES controllers, and come with two workable knockoffs (in most cases). The whole thing was $40, so it's relatively cheap, too. I would've been more open to using the VC if it wasn't tied to the Wii, which I've already boxed up and stuffed in the closet.

I bought a clone box, and it's by and large very good. The fit and finish of the hardware is a bit flimsy, but let's be real -- it's not rocket science going on in that box. The clones also work faithfully with the original SNES controllers, and come with two workable knockoffs (in most cases). The whole thing was $40, so it's relatively cheap, too. I would've been more open to using the VC if it wasn't tied to the Wii, which I've already boxed up and stuffed in the closet.

Shame-usBlackley

By Clone, do you mean something like the FC Twin system?

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I bought a clone box, and it's by and large very good. The fit and finish of the hardware is a bit flimsy, but let's be real -- it's not rocket science going on in that box. The clones also work faithfully with the original SNES controllers, and come with two workable knockoffs (in most cases). The whole thing was $40, so it's relatively cheap, too. I would've been more open to using the VC if it wasn't tied to the Wii, which I've already boxed up and stuffed in the closet.

Metamania

By Clone, do you mean something like the FC Twin system?

Yep.

Best experience would have been to play these games as they released on the SNES but since you can't do that I would still recommend a SNES.Dracula68

Getting the original console would make for a much more authentic experience. Just saying.

Go original bro. VC isnt a bad option though, as I think they just announced all the VC Wii games can be transfered over to the Wii U.

Best experience would have been to play these games as they released on the SNES but since you can't do that I would still recommend a SNES.Dracula68

Get a model 1+at least an S-Video cable. Hook it up to a 4:3 CRT screen and experience the awesome. Emulators and clones suck.famicommander

I do all three. I use my SNES when company comes over, and I use an FC Twin with a genuine SNES controller for my basement dwelling, although I have to switch back to the FC controller for NES games. I use VC for games that are too...valuable/inflated. I can either buy the Wild Guns cartridge for $70 or the VC version $10. Sold. .

It really all depends, but the VC has great NES and SNES emulation, so I have little complaints there - and the Classic Controller is a better controller to use. Otherwise, I won't use emulation; emulation on a PC stinks when you have the real thing, I've found.

That said, an FC Twin is great because it has 100% SNES compatibility, and I really don't notice a difference. Can't say the same for NES games, though. However, the better investment is the FC Twin 3-in-1 that also plays Genesis games. If you don't have Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, that would be more worth the while.

I do all three. I use my SNES when company comes over, and I use an FC Twin with a genuine SNES controller for my basement dwelling, although I have to switch back to the FC controller for NES games. I use VC for games that are too...valuable/inflated. I can either buy the Wild Guns cartridge for $70 or the VC version $10. Sold. .

It really all depends, but the VC has great NES and SNES emulation, so I have little complaints there - and the Classic Controller is a better controller to use. Otherwise, I won't use emulation; emulation on a PC stinks when you have the real thing, I've found.

That said, an FC Twin is great because it has 100% SNES compatibility, and I really don't notice a difference. Can't say the same for NES games, though. However, the better investment is the FC Twin 3-in-1 that also plays Genesis games. If you don't have Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, that would be more worth the while.

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I do all three. I use my SNES when company comes over, and I use an FC Twin with a genuine SNES controller for my basement dwelling, although I have to switch back to the FC controller for NES games. I use VC for games that are too...valuable/inflated. I can either buy the Wild Guns cartridge for $70 or the VC version $10. Sold. .

It really all depends, but the VC has great NES and SNES emulation, so I have little complaints there - and the Classic Controller is a better controller to use. Otherwise, I won't use emulation; emulation on a PC stinks when you have the real thing, I've found.

That said, an FC Twin is great because it has 100% SNES compatibility, and I really don't notice a difference. Can't say the same for NES games, though. However, the better investment is the FC Twin 3-in-1 that also plays Genesis games. If you don't have Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, that would be more worth the while.

Meta-Gnostic

One, because you can't, and two, I'm glad. The NES controller was pretty painful after a couple hours with those square ends. The SNES controller is far superior for ergonomics alone, which is also why the Classic Controller also trumps the NES controller. Unfortunately, I only have one, but I have 3 Wii-motes, so I have enough to play co-op River City Ransom. Thank you.

Go with an Actual SNES, use the virtual console for games such as Crono Trigger or if you just can find a certain game. I've never used a clone Snes. Best the use the real one.