This is incredibly post-post, but here's a go; I just got my Super NT from the most recent batch release, and it seems to start with a newer firmware (May 2023 I think). When I follow these steps and insert the SD card, the NT boots like normal but does not flash anything; I know it is reading the SD card as it shows up in the SPC player. Am I doing something simple incorrectly or is this an issue with the new releases?
Haha! You got some very good timing Zac! the jailbreaker released a firmware update JUST yesterday for your newer console. This firmware also works with the older consoles, so I'll be also updating my own today. Here is the link: github.com/analoguejb/Analogue-Super-Nt-JB To be sure, you didn't do anything wrong. The older firmware simply does not work on your newer console, due to some hardware changes. This newer JB I linked you should work. Enjoy! 😎
@@RetroSho Many thanks! I was just took impatient I guess! Even with the new hardware, can you think of any reason the BIOS setup from your other video would need to be adjusted (won't be able to do anything until after work, just thought I'd ask)?
@@dougc84 I used the 7.2 update that Sho posted in his video description and it worked perfectly. Yeah, it sucks that even with the new hardware Yoshi's Island is still out of the cards, but finally getting to play some mario romhacks was legit.
NOTE: While I mentioned that the CopySNES can dump your ROM and Save RAM, it *CANNOT* restore either to a cartridge. You'll need a Retrode device or similar to restore data to a cartridge.
Hello all! I made a small guide for those who might need help converting the SNES BIOS files they might find online. Use this guide here!: ruclips.net/video/S2SVvzFXCNg/видео.html
Word!!! You're very welcome!! Just keep in mind that your Super NT is a much newer one which will require the newer firmware that was released a few days ago! I linked it in the description above! Exact same process. 😎
@@RetroSho I saw that, and fortunately I was able to do everything without a hitch. I understand certain games with special chips don't work (such as Star Ocean and Star Fox), but most of the games I threw at it worked like a charm. Thanks again for your videos on this subject matter. Easy tutorial and straight to the point, plus I saved a shit ton of money not buying a flash cart.
There are quite a number of them! Pretty much is a Super Everdrive cart without save states! AND MAN NEKOTAKO IS FUN! I love playing that game in 30-45 min bursts. 😨😂😂👀
Concerning BIOS Files: @Gabriel Hitt Asked about thie BIOS files (I think his message got auto deleted by RUclips?). You simply just need to type in "SNES BIOS Files" into Google and run a search. I left you the CRC32 values so you can cross check and ensure you have proper files that are compatible with the JB. They may also come with different extentions, such as *.rom* -- you just need to rename these extensions *.bin*, then drop them into the folder. Concerning CopySNES: While CopySNES is able to dump your games and saves, you CANNOT use it to write saves back onto a cartridge. You will need a tool such as the Retrode to write back to cartridges! Please keep this in mind!
After using my Fat32 formatted SD-card for successfully installing the cfw/ jailbreak, I get an error now when I click on browse sd card. It says „Cannot mount from sd card.“ What can I do? The jailbreak was working, so the sdcard should be fine?!
hello Sho thanks for the video I would like to know if you have a link where I can download all the games library that you add to the SNES folder, check your video links and it only gives general information but the option to download the complete library does not appear .
Hi, a bit late to the party but I have question :-) I managed to get it working but many of the games I downloaded are shown in the menu of my Super NT as _GAMETITLE, so with an underscore and those games are not starting. If I check the files on my memory card they don't have the underscore. Any idea what this might be?
Yo! Never too late to the party! It's possible that the ROMs that you've downloaded have an incorrect format! You'll want to make sure all ROMs have a .SFC file extension. Interesting that there is an underscore before each file -- I've never heard of such an issue before! 🤔 Some questions for ya: 1) Is your SD card a Sandisk or Samsung? Another 3rd party brand? 2) How old is your SD card? 3) Did you download your ROMs one by one from a site? Or dump them yourself?
@@RetroSho Thanks for the quick reply! The files I downloaded are all .sfc so that should be ok. I downloaded them as a packet from a site but maybe I now have to many ROM’s in the SNES-file? There are about 800. The card is a Samsung and brand new. Strange this is that many ROM’s (who do not show with the _) do work. Don’t know yet why there is difference but will check again. And if you have any ideas let me know 😁
I found the issue! All files have a _ variant and also a regular name variant. So every ROM is mentioned twice in the list I see on my NT. Because I had so many files I didn’t notice this. I only noticed it when I removed all ROM’s and put just something like 30 on the memory card. Still strange but everything is working now 😄
The Super NT sort of can save games. It's more like retaining the state of a saved game within the SD card. They are located at "root/SAVES/SNES" if you have saved them properly. I start to talk about this feature @ 5:26.
@@RetroSho you saved me a lot of money not having to buy a second SD2SNES/FXPAK Pro haha! You’re a champ. The SD2SNES Pro is reserved specifically for my Voultar RGB modded SNES Jr. console. Got the Super NT tuned to the 4.5X scale settings per FireBrandX’s recommendations. Essentially this JB is a Super Everdrive (as you mentioned) minus the save states + SPC1/2 support. The only special chip games to my knowledge not supported that the SD2SNES Pro does is BSX/Satellaview, SA-1, SDD1, and Super FX. Are there any others I’m missing?
@@ttsvc6638 Heya my man, you are indeed welcome again! Is always good to save money, or at least make your set up a bit more robust where you can! I have two of these, and keep one in my living room and one in my bedroom, so it's pretty nice to have two jailbroken units ready to play games in most of my home! Of the chips missing, it's what you mentioned plus the ST018, SPC7110, and the MSU1 expansion chips.
@@RetroSho Yeah! I renamed my SD2SNES saves to .sav extensions and dragged them into the Super NT SAVES/SNES folder and it worked perfectly! My Super Mario World and All Stars saves picked up exactly where I was. I tried the Copy SNES feature and it dumped my Super Game Boy cart successfully. Only thing I need to do is find SPC 1/2 files so I can try the music player.
Question: I am waiting for my Super nt to arrive.... Is it ok if I put the Snes folder with all the games on the SD card BEFORE erasing the firmware file? If so, can I also put all the BIOS files before removing the firmware also? I will jailbreak it upon receipt but want to have everything already prepared... Will this cause any problems?
Yes, this is perfectly fine to do. Go for it! -- You can load up your card and have it ready with all of your files before your jailbreak the console! The very first file that the console is designed to look for is any firmware that will be on the card (official or jailbreak) *THEN* it'll see ROMs and so on. Just be sure to delete the jailbreak firmware after you've flashed it onto the console!
@@RetroSho thank you very much for the quick reply... I'll finish setting up the card right now. In another jailbreak vid the guy says to use 2 separate cards but I am guessing you never had any issues using only one? (that's actually my last question lol)
@@Pawnshow Nope! Never had any issues with one at all. In fact, years ago when there used to be many updates, I would just slap the newest firmware onto the card, flash the firmware, and I was good to continue where I left off. The console cannot be damaged in any way from flashing. Just keep in mind that flashing any firmware will reset all of your settings. There isn't a function that saves your settings onto the console, so you'll need to write it down (or take pictures with your phone😂).
First make sure you have your settings written down somewhere. Then you delete the old firmware and put the new firmware onto the SD card and flash as in the video! It’ll update for you and you’ll be good to go!
If you got them from no-intro, there is a Python script you can use to convert the BIOS file CRCs into what the Super NT is looking for: gist.github.com/tjanas/8495647a0c80f34ec131fdb438e296cb It does require the use of Python, however. 😅
i guess i see they have to be converted with a python script, im not understanding what i do with the files and the script i downloaded python and have it installed, i open it up and paste the script in and i get a buncha error codes
@@RetroSho ok so i found the no info versions of the files now how do i make python do its thing to it? i see the script on the site but what do i do with that script, i copied and pasted it into a notepad, but what do i do now? how do i make python run that script?
@Maria F 1) Make sure Python 3 is installed. (You can type "python --version" in the cmd prompt, without the quotes.) 2) Ensure that the files you do have are No-Intro verified. They should be named "DSP1 (World) (Enhancement Chip).bin", "DSP1 B (World) (Enhancement Chip).bin" and so on. Rename each file as needed -- you can see the names they need to be in the Python script code. 3) Place all of the .bin files and the Python script in a folder of your choice. 4) Run the script via the cmd prompt (or click on the script), and they should produce the files you need. Let me know if this helps, I can always make a quick small video on how this should look! 😎
@@RetroSho thank you sir! i had to rename the no intro files properly, and then figured out that the script i had to make in a txt editor first, and then just change the file extension to .py everything converted great! you are a life saver!
Thanks man! very nice job! Does the jailbreak, so the sd cart port, give the identical gaming experience as an original cartridge or even a flashcart reading for the cartridge port? If someone can tell me it would be great :) Thanks again for your tutorial!
Welcome man! As Teni said below, it's the exact same speed wise as original carts, so you won't notice any difference as far as input delay, and game quirks on a game by game basis. Essentially, a jailbroken Super NT invalidates the need for a Super Everdrive, if you don't have a need for save states. However, an SD2SNES/FX PAK PRO will still provide the fuller Super Nintendo Experience (missing enhancement chip games, Super Gameboy, save states).
@@RetroSho I had bought the FXPak Pro about a month back, and just recently got the Super NT. Regardless of the jailbreak. I think the Everdrive is still worth it. Glad I got one before the other. Otherwise I would have been hard pressed to get both.
@@donmcron3334 I gave up that day and accepted that there will be some games that will not play. There are not a lot of them and if I actually want to play those I can use the Analogue Pocket for them. Sucks though
@@allaccessentertainment4755 I wish we could as well! Technically, the console is very capable of housing and playing an NES on the device with room to spare. Hopefully in the future…
Heya! I was graciously explained by the creator of the script how to convert the files: 1) Make sure Python 3 is installed. (You can type "python --version" in the cmd prompt, without the quotes.) 2) Ensure that the files you do have are No-Intro verified. They should be named "DSP1 (World) (Enhancement Chip).bin" and so on. 3) Place all of the .bin files and the Python script in a folder of your choice. 4) Run the script via the cmd prompt, and they should produce the files you need. He just walked me through it and it worked for me. Check back if ya can! 😨😀
Hello, please respond to this if/when you see it. I cannot find a single page or video online covering one of the most obvious issues or questions concerning this jailbreak: the bios directory not working for special chip games. I did everything I was supposed to per the instructions provided on github and special chip games will NOT work ('expansion not supported!'). Can you please get back to me with a possible fix with specific steps?
Sup! If you know how to use Python, download this script and use it on the No-Intro BIOS files: gist.github.com/tjanas/8495647a0c80f34ec131fdb438e296cb/archive/ad5999f62844a5f14164c2a7b447951ddd931e45.zip I do believe I'll have to clap together a quick video on this one later tonight, as it's been a problem for years now.
@@RetroSho thank you so much. I am subbing to you and will watch this video. I really appreciate it because I didn't get a response to the issue I filed under the smokemonster page on gitbub but it looks like they haven't responded to any issues in 2 years. Any idea why this wasn't built in to the firmware? I downloaded a common emulator on my computer that can run chip games no problem, same as the emulator I have on my raspberry pi/retro arch. I saw in the instructions what you mentioned about the no-intro files and python but I assumed that wasnt necessary. If it is, I dont get why there isnt any word about this on youtube. All i could find outside of youtube was a single reddit post where someone told him to simply place the bios filed into a directory on the root of the sd card. The poster said it worked for him. The lack of any word on this led me to believe it works for everyone else. Any idea why it would work for some people but in other situations the python solution is needed?
@@j-555 You're welcome! It's kinda unfortunate in a number of ways. For one Smokemonster has been retired from retro gaming related topics and discussion for a number of years now, so doubtful he would read any of it. It was not built into the firmware likely because these BIOS files are considered "official" and would constitute an illegal action to have them baked into the firmware (an alternative to this would be if they wrote their own BIOS files which requires a LOT of work). The emulators that can run them no problem either have this baked in (which again, is still illegal), or they have since wrote their own files over the years (completely fine if they reverse engineered and rewrote the functionality). No word on it because it's likely not as huge an issue, or the correct BIOS files have been floating around somewhere. I doubt it has worked for everyone because I have personally been seeing the issue a number of times over the years. I can't exactly give people the files, as that would be bad and could potentially put my RUclips channel at risk. Thankfully, there is a middle ground like this script in these cases.
@@j-555 Just so we are on the same page, the Super NT Jailbreak ONLY works with these enhancement chips: CX4, DSP1, DSP1 B, DSP2, DSP3, DSP4, ST010 & ST01. No clue if the other ones will ever be added. 🤔
@@RetroSho Yeah I understand what you mean. I was able to get the proper bios files and verified them via checksum. they all matched and were the ones you listed. that's so weird how the emulator itself is not illegal but the inclusion of the bios files is? Were they able to come out with the smokemonster jailbreak because they reversed engineered it like you said? I got the bios files from version 6.9. when I downloaded the zip of 6.9, the bios folder with all the .bin files for the chips were included.
No way to do this at all. It *could* be programmed to play CPS1 ROMs, but there is no core like this that exists. What you would want in this instance is a MiSTer FPGA set up. 🤔
I could do a video about this yes, but to be honest -- for the Mega SG and Super NT, the jailbreak cores ARE the cores for those consoles. They won't be adding more. However, doing videos for Pocket's openFPGA might be a very interesting prospect. I'll look into doing those!
@@RetroSho that's the point there's no definitive video that tells everyone all the proper cores on each system... especially the older ones.... maybe the give a break down of the cores and features..... especially features we wanted but never got...
If I jailbreak my super nt, is it just custom firmware built off the official firmware? Or do I need to update the official firmware first and THEN jailbreak?
It's custom firmware built BASED on the original. You can update directly to the jailbreak firmware or you can jump from the jailbreak firmware to the official firmware if you so choose.
Sup my man! It's unfortunate that I can't give these .bin files out, but what you can do is search for them on Google. In many cases you can type in the CRC32's number (for example for dsp1.bin type in "27124599"). It should take you to a page that will give you a few of them. cx4.bin (CRC32: B6E76A6A) dsp1.bin (CRC32: 27124599) dsp1b.bin (CRC32: 588279B4) dsp2.bin (CRC32: F0221C90) dsp3.bin (CRC32: E3B54E6A) dsp4.bin (CRC32: CA09E176) st0010.bin (CRC32: 8D136190) st0011.bin (CRC32: 750C6012) Another option is by converting the No-Intro ROM set's .bin files so they match the CRC32 values. 🤔
@@RetroSho Okay thank you very much man, I found all the files but I still can't play Star Fox. I get the error Expansion not supported? What I have to do?
@@TheOldKenobi Welcome my man! Star Fox is a Super FX chip game and not supported by the jailbreak at this time. Nothing you can do there -- it's something that would have to come in a future jailbreak update.
@@TheOldKenobi It has been a while unfortunately. They've been heavily focused on their Analogue Pocket. Might not see any new updates to the jailbreak until they are done with the Pocket.
You literally can put roms on a toaster, that's not the point of the super NT it's for playing real games, some people like to play original cartridges cause it's a more authentic experience
Of course. Nothing is stopping you from using your original carts -- you can continue do both in this manner. Play your original carts, or maybe ROM hacks if you can't otherwise purchase them or make them yourself.
This is incredibly post-post, but here's a go; I just got my Super NT from the most recent batch release, and it seems to start with a newer firmware (May 2023 I think). When I follow these steps and insert the SD card, the NT boots like normal but does not flash anything; I know it is reading the SD card as it shows up in the SPC player. Am I doing something simple incorrectly or is this an issue with the new releases?
Haha! You got some very good timing Zac! the jailbreaker released a firmware update JUST yesterday for your newer console. This firmware also works with the older consoles, so I'll be also updating my own today. Here is the link:
github.com/analoguejb/Analogue-Super-Nt-JB
To be sure, you didn't do anything wrong. The older firmware simply does not work on your newer console, due to some hardware changes. This newer JB I linked you should work. Enjoy! 😎
@@RetroSho Many thanks! I was just took impatient I guess! Even with the new hardware, can you think of any reason the BIOS setup from your other video would need to be adjusted (won't be able to do anything until after work, just thought I'd ask)?
@@XaqBinks Welcome! And nope! The BIOS files should work just as intended regardless of the fact that this firmware is newer. 😎
@@XaqBinks Same issue here - I can't do a firmware update, but the card loads fine. What did you do to get it working?
@@dougc84 I used the 7.2 update that Sho posted in his video description and it worked perfectly. Yeah, it sucks that even with the new hardware Yoshi's Island is still out of the cards, but finally getting to play some mario romhacks was legit.
NOTE: While I mentioned that the CopySNES can dump your ROM and Save RAM, it *CANNOT* restore either to a cartridge. You'll need a Retrode device or similar to restore data to a cartridge.
Awesome timing on this vid with the restock just happening!
Welcome my man!
Hello all! I made a small guide for those who might need help converting the SNES BIOS files they might find online. Use this guide here!: ruclips.net/video/S2SVvzFXCNg/видео.html
Your videos are a godsend, I’ll update you on how it all goes. Just got my Super NT & Mega SG in the mail today (after 2 years)
Word!!! You're very welcome!! Just keep in mind that your Super NT is a much newer one which will require the newer firmware that was released a few days ago!
I linked it in the description above! Exact same process. 😎
@@RetroSho I saw that, and fortunately I was able to do everything without a hitch. I understand certain games with special chips don't work (such as Star Ocean and Star Fox), but most of the games I threw at it worked like a charm. Thanks again for your videos on this subject matter. Easy tutorial and straight to the point, plus I saved a shit ton of money not buying a flash cart.
I'm going down the rabbit hole, brother :)
I've modded the Super NT and seeing what I can do with it.
Thanks for the tutorials!
Awwwww yeah, enjoy it bro! 🔥 🔥 🔥. It does have some limitations is all! It cannot do Super FX or SA1, but it can do most everything else!
Wow, thank you! Super helpful!
@@Nelbroth You’re very welcome!! 😎
There are an awful lot of perks to soft modding your super NT. Im stoked that you have nekotako man nice pick up 😲😉✌️
There are quite a number of them! Pretty much is a Super Everdrive cart without save states! AND MAN NEKOTAKO IS FUN! I love playing that game in 30-45 min bursts. 😨😂😂👀
Love the background music, reminds me of the 90s slow jams!
Appreciate that! Exactly what I was going for.
Great video. Super Mario RPG is my favorite video game on snes.
Thank you sir! Super Mario RPG is amazing! For me it’s Donkey Kong Country 2. But SMRPG in the top 5. 👀
Great video, followed it and it work great! thanks
Great video Sho!
Thanks so much, Rich!!! 😃
Concerning BIOS Files:
@Gabriel Hitt Asked about thie BIOS files (I think his message got auto deleted by RUclips?). You simply just need to type in "SNES BIOS Files" into Google and run a search. I left you the CRC32 values so you can cross check and ensure you have proper files that are compatible with the JB. They may also come with different extentions, such as *.rom* -- you just need to rename these extensions *.bin*, then drop them into the folder.
Concerning CopySNES:
While CopySNES is able to dump your games and saves, you CANNOT use it to write saves back onto a cartridge. You will need a tool such as the Retrode to write back to cartridges! Please keep this in mind!
Where can I find the bios files I can’t seem to find them anywhere
Dang, this brotha is the real deal😳😲
Preciate it! 👀
Great video, thanks!
Very welcome my man! Enjoy!!!
For some reason when i use copysnes on stunt race fx (pal) then the savegame does not work on a emulator.
The JB core will need to be updated to handle SuperFX dumps properly.
After using my Fat32 formatted SD-card for successfully installing the cfw/ jailbreak, I get an error now when I click on browse sd card. It says „Cannot mount from sd card.“
What can I do? The jailbreak was working, so the sdcard should be fine?!
Remove and reinsert the SD card gently. I’ve learned pushing it too far to the end will have it not read the card!
whats up to the bios? it is not included in 7.0. Just copy from ver 6.9 ?
Yes, you can just copy it over from v6.9. Nothing changed between the two firmwares as far as BIOS.
hello Sho thanks for the video I would like to know if you have a link where I can download all the games library that you add to the SNES folder, check your video links and it only gives general information but the option to download the complete library does not appear .
Hi, a bit late to the party but I have question :-) I managed to get it working but many of the games I downloaded are shown in the menu of my Super NT as _GAMETITLE, so with an underscore and those games are not starting. If I check the files on my memory card they don't have the underscore. Any idea what this might be?
Yo! Never too late to the party! It's possible that the ROMs that you've downloaded have an incorrect format! You'll want to make sure all ROMs have a .SFC file extension. Interesting that there is an underscore before each file -- I've never heard of such an issue before! 🤔 Some questions for ya:
1) Is your SD card a Sandisk or Samsung? Another 3rd party brand?
2) How old is your SD card?
3) Did you download your ROMs one by one from a site? Or dump them yourself?
@@RetroSho Thanks for the quick reply! The files I downloaded are all .sfc so that should be ok. I downloaded them as a packet from a site but maybe I now have to many ROM’s in the SNES-file? There are about 800. The card is a Samsung and brand new. Strange this is that many ROM’s (who do not show with the _) do work. Don’t know yet why there is difference but will check again. And if you have any ideas let me know 😁
I found the issue! All files have a _ variant and also a regular name variant. So every ROM is mentioned twice in the list I see on my NT. Because I had so many files I didn’t notice this. I only noticed it when I removed all ROM’s and put just something like 30 on the memory card. Still strange but everything is working now 😄
Can the super nt save games normally ? and where are the saves ? On the cartridge or on the System?
The Super NT sort of can save games. It's more like retaining the state of a saved game within the SD card. They are located at "root/SAVES/SNES" if you have saved them properly. I start to talk about this feature @ 5:26.
This jailbreak is the cream of the crop! I can now rip SA-1 enhanced games. Which the RetroBlaster from RetroStage does not have support for.
Thanks very helpful.
You're very welcome!!! 😀
@@RetroSho you saved me a lot of money not having to buy a second SD2SNES/FXPAK Pro haha! You’re a champ. The SD2SNES Pro is reserved specifically for my Voultar RGB modded SNES Jr. console. Got the Super NT tuned to the 4.5X scale settings per FireBrandX’s recommendations. Essentially this JB is a Super Everdrive (as you mentioned) minus the save states + SPC1/2 support. The only special chip games to my knowledge not supported that the SD2SNES Pro does is BSX/Satellaview, SA-1, SDD1, and Super FX. Are there any others I’m missing?
@@ttsvc6638 Heya my man, you are indeed welcome again! Is always good to save money, or at least make your set up a bit more robust where you can! I have two of these, and keep one in my living room and one in my bedroom, so it's pretty nice to have two jailbroken units ready to play games in most of my home! Of the chips missing, it's what you mentioned plus the ST018, SPC7110, and the MSU1 expansion chips.
@@RetroSho Yeah! I renamed my SD2SNES saves to .sav extensions and dragged them into the Super NT SAVES/SNES folder and it worked perfectly! My Super Mario World and All Stars saves picked up exactly where I was. I tried the Copy SNES feature and it dumped my Super Game Boy cart successfully. Only thing I need to do is find SPC 1/2 files so I can try the music player.
Question: I am waiting for my Super nt to arrive.... Is it ok if I put the Snes folder with all the games on the SD card BEFORE erasing the firmware file? If so, can I also put all the BIOS files before removing the firmware also?
I will jailbreak it upon receipt but want to have everything already prepared... Will this cause any problems?
Yes, this is perfectly fine to do. Go for it! -- You can load up your card and have it ready with all of your files before your jailbreak the console! The very first file that the console is designed to look for is any firmware that will be on the card (official or jailbreak) *THEN* it'll see ROMs and so on.
Just be sure to delete the jailbreak firmware after you've flashed it onto the console!
@@RetroSho thank you very much for the quick reply... I'll finish setting up the card right now. In another jailbreak vid the guy says to use 2 separate cards but I am guessing you never had any issues using only one? (that's actually my last question lol)
@@Pawnshow Nope! Never had any issues with one at all. In fact, years ago when there used to be many updates, I would just slap the newest firmware onto the card, flash the firmware, and I was good to continue where I left off. The console cannot be damaged in any way from flashing.
Just keep in mind that flashing any firmware will reset all of your settings. There isn't a function that saves your settings onto the console, so you'll need to write it down (or take pictures with your phone😂).
I have the first jailbreak firmware. How to I update it to the 7.0? Do I just delete the old file and replace it with the 7.0?
First make sure you have your settings written down somewhere. Then you delete the old firmware and put the new firmware onto the SD card and flash as in the video! It’ll update for you and you’ll be good to go!
if i have an everdrive i dont need to do any of this right? i can just plug my everdrive in and play right?
Yep! If you have a Super EverDrive you don't have to do any of this at all! If you have the money, I would recommend you get the FXPAK Pro however! 😎
@@RetroSho yeah i got a FXPAK pro! it's fantastic! Now to wait until Q3 of this year for my superNT preorder to be filled lol!
i cannot find these bios files with the proper matching checksums, i find plenty of packs of the bios files but they dont match these numbers
If you got them from no-intro, there is a Python script you can use to convert the BIOS file CRCs into what the Super NT is looking for:
gist.github.com/tjanas/8495647a0c80f34ec131fdb438e296cb
It does require the use of Python, however. 😅
i guess i see they have to be converted with a python script, im not understanding what i do with the files and the script i downloaded python and have it installed, i open it up and paste the script in and i get a buncha error codes
@@RetroSho ok so i found the no info versions of the files now how do i make python do its thing to it? i see the script on the site but what do i do with that script, i copied and pasted it into a notepad, but what do i do now? how do i make python run that script?
@Maria F
1) Make sure Python 3 is installed. (You can type "python --version" in the cmd prompt, without the quotes.)
2) Ensure that the files you do have are No-Intro verified. They should be named "DSP1 (World) (Enhancement Chip).bin", "DSP1 B (World) (Enhancement Chip).bin" and so on. Rename each file as needed -- you can see the names they need to be in the Python script code.
3) Place all of the .bin files and the Python script in a folder of your choice.
4) Run the script via the cmd prompt (or click on the script), and they should produce the files you need.
Let me know if this helps, I can always make a quick small video on how this should look! 😎
@@RetroSho thank you sir! i had to rename the no intro files properly, and then figured out that the script i had to make in a txt editor first, and then just change the file extension to .py everything converted great! you are a life saver!
Thanks man! very nice job!
Does the jailbreak, so the sd cart port, give the identical gaming experience as an original cartridge or even a flashcart reading for the cartridge port?
If someone can tell me it would be great :)
Thanks again for your tutorial!
It's the exact same speed wise. Some special chip games are unfortunately not able to be played via the jailbreak though.
Welcome man! As Teni said below, it's the exact same speed wise as original carts, so you won't notice any difference as far as input delay, and game quirks on a game by game basis. Essentially, a jailbroken Super NT invalidates the need for a Super Everdrive, if you don't have a need for save states. However, an SD2SNES/FX PAK PRO will still provide the fuller Super Nintendo Experience (missing enhancement chip games, Super Gameboy, save states).
@@RetroSho I had bought the FXPak Pro about a month back, and just recently got the Super NT. Regardless of the jailbreak. I think the Everdrive is still worth it. Glad I got one before the other. Otherwise I would have been hard pressed to get both.
This is what I want to know! thanks
There is no way to find the ST bin files, found the DSP ones but the St ones are impossible to get. any idea where I could get them?
Did you ever find them? I'm in the same boat.
@@donmcron3334 I gave up that day and accepted that there will be some games that will not play. There are not a lot of them and if I actually want to play those I can use the Analogue Pocket for them. Sucks though
Hello, what cores are available to load currently?
Just the SNES and the SPC core with these consoles.
@@RetroSho What is a SPC core!
@@allaccessentertainment4755 haha! It’s the music player for Super Nintendo music!
@@RetroSho Oh, I wish you could load an NES FPGA on there! Well, that's still great!
@@allaccessentertainment4755 I wish we could as well! Technically, the console is very capable of housing and playing an NES on the device with room to spare. Hopefully in the future…
I am unsure how to use the python script to convert the 7 bios files to be Jailbreak compatible.
Heya! I was graciously explained by the creator of the script how to convert the files:
1) Make sure Python 3 is installed. (You can type "python --version" in the cmd prompt, without the quotes.)
2) Ensure that the files you do have are No-Intro verified. They should be named "DSP1 (World) (Enhancement Chip).bin" and so on.
3) Place all of the .bin files and the Python script in a folder of your choice.
4) Run the script via the cmd prompt, and they should produce the files you need.
He just walked me through it and it worked for me. Check back if ya can! 😨😀
@@RetroSho I ended up finding the bin files with correct crc's from a different place. I will hang onto this information though, thank you.
@@kamphaer3421 That’s excellent! Enjoy my man!
Can you play any SNES rom on a jailbroken Super NT?
Can't play any ROM, but most ROMs! SuperFX, SA1, S-DD1, OBC-1, SPC7110, ST018 & MSU-1 are not supported.
Wait is this the official update to have save states? I have the fx pack pro.
It is not! You can only use save states with the FXPAK Pro
@@RetroSho so it's the unofficial? I don't want to use the save states because I heard it's very buggy and only works on certain games.
@@HeNnEsSy_HiCcUpS It’s considered an unofficial update to the console! It might not ever have save states added.
Hopefully CopySnes can work with the Super Game Boy
Unfortunately, it cannot!
@@RetroSho Aw shoot 😭
Hello, please respond to this if/when you see it. I cannot find a single page or video online covering one of the most obvious issues or questions concerning this jailbreak: the bios directory not working for special chip games. I did everything I was supposed to per the instructions provided on github and special chip games will NOT work ('expansion not supported!'). Can you please get back to me with a possible fix with specific steps?
Sup! If you know how to use Python, download this script and use it on the No-Intro BIOS files: gist.github.com/tjanas/8495647a0c80f34ec131fdb438e296cb/archive/ad5999f62844a5f14164c2a7b447951ddd931e45.zip
I do believe I'll have to clap together a quick video on this one later tonight, as it's been a problem for years now.
@@RetroSho thank you so much. I am subbing to you and will watch this video. I really appreciate it because I didn't get a response to the issue I filed under the smokemonster page on gitbub but it looks like they haven't responded to any issues in 2 years. Any idea why this wasn't built in to the firmware? I downloaded a common emulator on my computer that can run chip games no problem, same as the emulator I have on my raspberry pi/retro arch. I saw in the instructions what you mentioned about the no-intro files and python but I assumed that wasnt necessary. If it is, I dont get why there isnt any word about this on youtube. All i could find outside of youtube was a single reddit post where someone told him to simply place the bios filed into a directory on the root of the sd card. The poster said it worked for him. The lack of any word on this led me to believe it works for everyone else. Any idea why it would work for some people but in other situations the python solution is needed?
@@j-555 You're welcome! It's kinda unfortunate in a number of ways. For one Smokemonster has been retired from retro gaming related topics and discussion for a number of years now, so doubtful he would read any of it. It was not built into the firmware likely because these BIOS files are considered "official" and would constitute an illegal action to have them baked into the firmware (an alternative to this would be if they wrote their own BIOS files which requires a LOT of work). The emulators that can run them no problem either have this baked in (which again, is still illegal), or they have since wrote their own files over the years (completely fine if they reverse engineered and rewrote the functionality).
No word on it because it's likely not as huge an issue, or the correct BIOS files have been floating around somewhere. I doubt it has worked for everyone because I have personally been seeing the issue a number of times over the years. I can't exactly give people the files, as that would be bad and could potentially put my RUclips channel at risk. Thankfully, there is a middle ground like this script in these cases.
@@j-555 Just so we are on the same page, the Super NT Jailbreak ONLY works with these enhancement chips: CX4, DSP1, DSP1 B, DSP2, DSP3, DSP4, ST010 & ST01. No clue if the other ones will ever be added. 🤔
@@RetroSho Yeah I understand what you mean. I was able to get the proper bios files and verified them via checksum. they all matched and were the ones you listed. that's so weird how the emulator itself is not illegal but the inclusion of the bios files is? Were they able to come out with the smokemonster jailbreak because they reversed engineered it like you said? I got the bios files from version 6.9. when I downloaded the zip of 6.9, the bios folder with all the .bin files for the chips were included.
can it work on star fox from the sd card?
No unfortunately! Star Fox and other SuperFX games are not supported at this time by the JB. 😩
Anyone know how to get the spc player to cue up more than one track at a time?
SPC can't queue up, but you can download or create .SP2 files, which serve the same purpose. Search "sp2 spc" on Google and follow the first result. 😎
I will check it out, thanks for the tip(s)
Is there a way to get the Super NT to play cps1 arcade roms?
No way to do this at all. It *could* be programmed to play CPS1 ROMs, but there is no core like this that exists. What you would want in this instance is a MiSTer FPGA set up. 🤔
Can Super Snes NT play Gameboy advance game?
it cannot! Only Super Nintendo games.
I have a mister fpga so I don’t think I’ll buy another fpga system until there is one that can play n64 and up systems
MiSTer is also a good choice. Especially if you don’t have a need for carts .👌🏿
can you do a video for the mega sg, super nt, and the analogue pocket... to tell us what cores are available for each system?
I could do a video about this yes, but to be honest -- for the Mega SG and Super NT, the jailbreak cores ARE the cores for those consoles. They won't be adding more.
However, doing videos for Pocket's openFPGA might be a very interesting prospect. I'll look into doing those!
@@RetroSho that's the point there's no definitive video that tells everyone all the proper cores on each system... especially the older ones.... maybe the give a break down of the cores and features..... especially features we wanted but never got...
@@jeffcross9960 Hmm, that could be interesting 🤔
@@RetroSho hope to see them soon I like your videos and how you break things down to easy to understand parts.
If I jailbreak my super nt, is it just custom firmware built off the official firmware? Or do I need to update the official firmware first and THEN jailbreak?
It's custom firmware built BASED on the original. You can update directly to the jailbreak firmware or you can jump from the jailbreak firmware to the official firmware if you so choose.
Hey man, I don't understand where to find this .bins? Can you help me out???
Sup my man! It's unfortunate that I can't give these .bin files out, but what you can do is search for them on Google. In many cases you can type in the CRC32's number (for example for dsp1.bin type in "27124599"). It should take you to a page that will give you a few of them.
cx4.bin (CRC32: B6E76A6A)
dsp1.bin (CRC32: 27124599)
dsp1b.bin (CRC32: 588279B4)
dsp2.bin (CRC32: F0221C90)
dsp3.bin (CRC32: E3B54E6A)
dsp4.bin (CRC32: CA09E176)
st0010.bin (CRC32: 8D136190)
st0011.bin (CRC32: 750C6012)
Another option is by converting the No-Intro ROM set's .bin files so they match the CRC32 values. 🤔
@@RetroSho Okay thank you very much man, I found all the files but I still can't play Star Fox. I get the error Expansion not supported? What I have to do?
@@TheOldKenobi Welcome my man! Star Fox is a Super FX chip game and not supported by the jailbreak at this time. Nothing you can do there -- it's something that would have to come in a future jailbreak update.
@@RetroSho Oh okay, but I don't think they will bring a new jailbreak. The last was over a year ago
@@TheOldKenobi It has been a while unfortunately. They've been heavily focused on their Analogue Pocket. Might not see any new updates to the jailbreak until they are done with the Pocket.
What rom set was that?
It's the SmokeMonster ROM set.
@@RetroSho thanks
Hi, how to use save ram?
Shows ya how in the video!
Dongboli incoming!
It’s in the oven! 👀
@@RetroSho All your fans are gonna be hella confused lol!
@@FrogTony Yeah they will! But the real ones will know 😂
Just get a MiSTer, no jailbreak required and you have a huge amount of cores available.
You literally can put roms on a toaster, that's not the point of the super NT it's for playing real games, some people like to play original cartridges cause it's a more authentic experience
Of course. Nothing is stopping you from using your original carts -- you can continue do both in this manner. Play your original carts, or maybe ROM hacks if you can't otherwise purchase them or make them yourself.
@@RetroSho I am waiting for the day that somehow we can use translation patches with legit cartridges imported from Japan on the Super NT.
@@poleythepolarbear9706 That would awesome if it was possible! 🤔
I use the ROMS on SD to figure out which games I love. Then I pay serious 💷 for the original Cartridge. 😊