SNES Super CIC Board

The SNES Super CIC mod is the best way to modify your SNES or Super Famicom console to play all region games. You can change the consoles region by holding the reset button or, with these very latest SuperCIC boards, by using a button combination on the SNES controller. You can also switch between 50Hz, 60Hz, or auto-detect mode, allowing you to play compatible PAL software at 60hz, or at the speed originally intended. This mod has 100% compatibility with import games, even those with more sophisticated lock-out technologies.

Note:- Due to minuscule differences in video timings between PAL and NTSC consoles, users connecting modified PAL consoles to HDTVs (either directly or via an upscaler such as an XRGB) may experience stuttering/juddering during scrolling in games when playing in 60hz. This is not a fault with our SuperCIC boards (we’re just the only website honest enough to tell you it could happen). This does not affect CRT users, see this page for more information.Since the SuperCIC board for the Super Famicom Junior/1-chip consoles includes a replacement clock crystal, this mod is NOT affected by the scroll stutter issue.

We stock this upgrade for the original SNES and for the later revision, so-called “1-chip” SNES/Super Famicom consoles. 1 Chip consoles are later model consoles and all Super Famicom Junior and SNES Mini consoles. While all Junior/Mini SNES consoles are 1-chip (that we are aware of), most of the original design SNES/Super Famicom consoles are multi-chip. For more information determining which model you have, see this page.

Installation instructions

Please note – This is a complex mod and requires some familiarity with the internals of the SNES console. PLEASE only order if you are confident that you can fit the part. We’ve now added a small FAQ to help with common installation problems, but unfortunately we cannot provide technical support with DIY installations, nor can we offer refunds for parts damaged due to misuse or incorrect installation.

SuperCIC Installation instructions – 2 chip

SuperCIC Installation instructions – 1 chip

SNES SuperCIC installation -Frequently asked questions

Some detailed information showing solder points, chip locations etc

Operating instructions

SuperCIC user manual PDF – Click here to view/download.

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Thanks to both borti4938 and Ikari_01 for making this mod possible. This mod is based on the open source design by borti4938 and Ikari_01. For more information, see the Github page here.