How to HACK the SNES or NES Classic in 2020... 

Thank you for this update video. I've had mine hacked for awhile (and only got Neo Geo games working last week...NO idea what I was doing wrong), but refreshed videos of the latest firmware is always appreciated.

Bro I was plotting on looking for your video and it just popped up in my feeds! Mines is being shipped right now, sick!

When I first discovered this idea, I thought it was impossible to get those SNES games from that app. Until, I found a way emulate my favorite games that were worth playing. I would love to thank you for showing me this video.

I've recently bought the PS1 mini and despite not being tech savvy, I've successfully installed Autobleem with Retroarch. Also bought a 8 bitdo adapter for my dualshock4. Some RU-vid videos really helped me out. Playing games with enhanced filters it's a dream. Currently playing all the Crash Bandicoot games and Silent hill. Now I'm considering the SNES mini.

I just want to tell you how much I love you. I been trying to pay someone to mod my snes, and now you showed me how and i can't thank you enough. Now I trying to fine new super Mario land for snes

I ordered a second snes last night, gonna try the usb mod... it’s been awhile since I’ve used hakchi... I have one of the original versions on my SNES from 3 years ago

Dude your video was nice and clean. Everything works perfectly. Much appreciated.

Dude. DUDE. Thank you so much! This is literally my preferred way of playing SNES games, and now I have more to play on it! Thank you so much. You’re amazing.

I have both the NES and SNES Classic Edition and they are both great with Hakchi!

You are awesome, thank you so much for this. You're my hero of 2020.

Thanks for the big help! You were very helpful. Was able to find a ROM website for both my NES and SNES Classic consoles - I have had both in my possession for about two years and I've wanted to hack them but never had the time... Until today. Both now have over 70 games! Thanks for the help.

Thanks a lot ! This video helped me out a lot today . Got a bunch of games on my new snes classic

Thank you for your lesson in how to mod your favorite childhood favorite console, I feel a reconnection to it.

Thank you for mentioning and linking to the NES Classic. Been wanting to get one to go with my other mini consoles and been kind annoyed the average price online is $150+.

Great video, worked just as intended and took less than 20 minutes.

Best guide here, thanks was having trouble until I watched this.

Wow. This is really a absolute complete tutorial. #Respect

Just bought one I’m so happy I’ve been looking for one fro ever

Worked like a charm! Thank you!!

Great guide! Im not as computer savvy as i used to be so this helped a ton. Also is there a way to make it so games are full screen? The only way ive found is to change tv option to stretch but it makes it look really bad

Thank you sooooo much for posting this video and the links. I was desperately looking for a system and was able to order an nes. I was so close to breaking down and paying $160 for a new console or $130 for a used one. Saved me at least $80!!!! Now I didn’t receive it yet but I’m hopeful lol. Ps I don’t get the Nintendo site. There was no link to the Nintendo store that I could find. Almost really screwed me. Hopefully an snes will pop up soon.

To anyone who is on the fence on getting an SNES mini: Get it! I’m in my forties and not computer-savvy by any means. “Hacking” as they say, and bringing each and every single SNES game you ever loved is SO easy! THANK YOU! I LOVE my great old SNES games! Best years of video games by far!

When we hit the add game button, the games don't show up. are we missing a step? we have installed everything and downloaded the kernel.

Great stuff! Do you have a separate video on how to add cheats?

I have easily followed all instructions in this well made video ready for when my snes mini arrives in a couple of days! the only thing i cant seem to find is add more games? i can find the original games fine but where do you get all the extra roms from and how do you add them?

Always been a great help in this scene. Thanks! Yet I'm still debating, worried about the refurbed controller quality. I wish they made a quality usb option

this video helped me get 54 new games added on to the snes. Surprisingly enough I got third party nes games to work like bible buffet, Im not a fan of bible games but that one was really fun.

You might mention this in the video, but if so I missed it. What kind of storage space do these have? How many games can fit on the NES or SNES? Like, could you potentially install all of the available games on it, or would it run out of space? Thanks for any answers

Nice. Only really wanted to add some SNES ROMS but this is very straight forward/

Great guide. Thanks a lot! I am not sure how the OTG adapter would work. In fact, I had never even heard of it until now. If it plugs into the micro USB port, how do you then power on the Mini?

There ya go pal, subbed 👍

I'll be doing this later tonight. Quick question though, how are you using a usb for the games? I'd love to load it up but I don't know the adapter that is used for the usb stick. Any info would be great

Thanks a bunch man!

Awesome video thanks for the help.

Bruh that Alladin game. It is way back in my memory, I remember the game perfectly but I didn't know it was this console I played it on XD

I get a error msg sometimes when im in the main menu but i just press the restart button and its fine, anyone else have that problem where some error msg pops up? Must've done something wrong through hackchi. Can someone tell me or provide a link to the equipment i'll need to have the entire snes usa library fit on my snes classic???

“Grabs popcorn” indulge me! 😄

Great How to. Much appreciated.

Hi this looks cool :) wanted to ask something about the psc, do you know if there maybe will be update to retroboot for it as retroarch got couple updates since the last one ? :)

Hey Steve, many questions. You didn’t show anything about what OTG to get or how it works or how it’s plugged in. You also said pre-formatted USB but didn’t say what those settings were. How is all of that done???

Thanks for this, i have both a modded SNES Mini and a PS Classic mini but i used the early mods and never updated since then.... Can you make this for the PS Classic as well?

What about BIOS files like for the FDS and swapping sides? I thought RA was supposed to automatically select (on NES mini) what core to use or has that changed from the earlier mods? Is there a way to know what games have to have the stock core switched without loading every game?

It's pretty easy. I've modded mine a handful of times and I'm not computer savvy AT ALL. So many good games for the SNES. Definitely get E.V.O.! I've started playing it recently and it sick! Lol good luck, guys.

Quick questions, because i want to buy them all, but im not entirely sure if i should do that or just make a raspberry pi build with a 3d printed case. The Nes is not really problematic, as the games are very small, but the library of games available is quite extensive. 250 mb is quite restrictive. So you can actually plug an usb on the back with all the games? So technically you can have all the respective libraries of the games? And what about the cables? I saw in the reviews that the cables are too short. Any way around them? wireless would be perfect. Can it be done?

I noticed you only hooked up one cable to the back of the super NES which cable was that which one doesn't get connected

Great tutorial just did it and worked! But the games I added are in a folder when I turn on my mini. How can I place in the og line up?

I modded my snes classic but I haven’t used it in like a year. I would like to factory reset it before I try the newest mods. Any way to factory reset?

can you do a method with only the nes because i’m getting confused? thank you

I've been having issues kick starting the Kernel. I start the Kernel Click Install click OK to begin and when ask to follow the steps to connect the SNES to the laptop I follow the steps instructed. But I'm not sure once I'm holding the RESET button and plug in the cable if the SNEW light suppose to be On or OFF? cause on my system the light is off when plugged in. Second I continue to hold the reset button until I see any blinking lights but nothing happens for over 10 mins. Am missing something? I'm using the original cable so it should have the data line and I tried different cable as still nothing.

So, quick question for anyone that might know: I've already done this once before, but had to get a new laptop due to my old one getting screwy. So now I have to use Hackchi on a different laptop. If I go through the whole process again, installing driver and whatnot: Does it mess with the games I have already modded onto the SNES classic or does it just add the extra games I want to further add onto the system?

thanks for the video. quick question. once i install the roms onto my mini do i need to keep the files on my computer or can i delete them?

when I get to the part that I have to install hakchi onto my SNES i do the correct steps by having the power button on and holding reset and then finally plugging the USB in but it does the download on to it and it does not even recognize nor say that I pugged something in ?? Please some help would be nice!

I did the synch selected games with mini however I'm still getting a folder on my screen (I didn't choose to have one wanted all on one screen)

The games showed up on the mini but can't play them...I hit A to start then it goes right back to game select screen

hm the kernel boot doesnt work for me. what am i dping wrong? i make everything like in the video. after 11% its broke up

Followed the tutorial and it worked perfectly, thanks for this. I do have 2 questions. 1. Is it the exact same method for the NES Classic and 2. When I want to add new games do I just have to just plug the USB into the computer or do I have to install it every time.

So if I need to add more games or reinstall another kernel, do I just flash it or boot it from the kernels advanced menu?

I appreciate your vids

Good job : ) How to set the full picture in the options?

Hi, I bought a SNES Mini that came already modded, and I've noticed that some of the additional games on it have incorrect artwork and names. Is there a way I can edit them without reloading a custom kernel, and connecting my laptop to the console since I don't have an adaptor?

Where do you guys usually download your ROMS?

To add more games after I've already added some, do I just hook it back up to the computer and pull up hackchi? Do I need to do the kernel thing again? A helpful tip too is I had to turn the firewall off for the time I downloaded these

I am wondering if there is a different procedure to get into the proper mode for updating the kernel as I have a super mini sn-02 which is probably a famiclone type of device... I connect it to my pc and it can't seem to read it when I try to install the kernel to it. thanks.

I have a new MacBook pro and I'm trying to add games via virtual box + Windows 10 - But I'm using a generic USB (not the one it came with) and because I have a new computer that only has a USB-A port I'm using a USB-C adaptor (Adaptor plugged into the computer and USB plugged into adaptor and console). I'm not getting the prompt after the Kernal to put the console in FEL mode. Could it be the USB-C adaptor? or the fact that I'm using a generic USB sync/charge cable?

im having trouble installing the custom firmware. when i hold the reset button and connect the USB cable it wont install

does anyone know,,, I'm getting ready to upload 67 SNES Roms onto my SNES Classic, one of them is Game Genie... will having it installed allow for it to do things like add blood in Mortal Kombat??

Do you have a new or recent video on how to mod or add snes, genesis games to a nes classic? If you do! Can you please share it!

Still rock and roll racing don’t work? Also how do I auto box art everything? And can I add nes classic roms? Definitely gained a sub thanks!!

Do you know if RPM racing displays in the correct Hi-Res+Interlaced mode on the SNES Mini?

Help: Hakchi is working perfectly fine in my VM (VirtualBox). But, the FEL mode isn’t working on my SNES classic and I am following the instructions as shown on screen.

Not sure if you will see this message but here goes. I was successful in mod’ing my NES classic to play SNES and N64 games too. Only issue is the old classic controllers don’t work on some of the N64 games like super mario 64. I can’t seem to figure out how to reprogram the old controllers to work on the N64 games. I was thinking about buying a N64 controller off Amazon but I can’t seem to find an adapter to connect the N64 controller to the NES classic system. Ideas? Suggestions? Any advice is great. Thanks.

No idea what I'm doing wrong but I can't get past the part where you hold the reset button with the power on and then plug it in. It doesn't do anything. Not sure what else to do

When I click add more games, there are no games listed for me to pick from? I am navigating to the SNES file I created for hakchi...

HELP! Everything works except the part where I have to install the Kernel. Ive do everything, power on hold reset plug the USB and nothing happen.

Great video

Just ordered one!!!

I don’t like how the game title font changes with this new version of hakchi. Does anyone know how to change it back to the stock font?

Can you show us some game play so we can see the quality of visual and responsiveness the games on screen ?

Thanks for the tutorial, but I’m new at this and I have a question. Once Hachi2 is installed, are NES/SNES games already there to download and install into the console from the program itself or do you have to download those ROMs separately from another emulator source? Just a precaution question.

Can you use different versions of hackchi2 on the same console multiple times?

I don't wanna brick my system so I had a question. I used hackchi v3.5.2, originally. However, I've since reformatted my computer, and the website I obtained hackchi from is no longer there. Can I use v3.8.0 and skip the part about installing the kernel?

Hey quick question if I want to uninstall my 3.52 version and upgrade to the 3.80 version do I just uninstall via repair copy games folder and config over to new 3.80 folder and install correct ??? That will retain my original setup ?

Does this process also work on Mac? And also, where do I get the games from? I see you loading ROM files that are on your computer already. Where do I get those ROM files?

hey man, i didn`t get that about the usb drive, first: could i use a usb stick too? second: how can i use the usb with the snes mini, isn´t the usb connection also for the powergrid? i got the european version btw, thx in advance

What about if you installed hakchi on a previous computer. And the saved dump file is no longer available. Any way to fix because when I try to add and remove games on a new computer it keeps getting an error

this video kick ASS haha thanks :D

Have you had any luck with the Xmen arcade game? I've seen both a 2p and a 4p version. I try running mame2003 with 2p version, but it runs so choppy. Trying to figure out how to get it to run really smooth. For some reason, the 4p version runs a little better but it's still not that easy to play (there's input lag as well).

How do I set the full screen options? Could there be problems loading hacked games released on NES / SNES / GB / GBC / GBA?

Hello, please tell me, I have on snes mini installed hakchi2 ce 3.8.0, Sega 32x games especially mortal kombat 2 slow down and fps drawdown, picodrive 1.92 emulator, how to fix or what installations on the emulator to set? Thanks.

I have hakchi downloaded I added the games but when I synchronized it and follow the instructions to hold reset it keep saying it’s waiting for my nes/mini and nes mini not found on the all black screen what do I do???

Can you help me with this problem? On my SNES mini I can easily load and run SNES and NES games, but I can't figure out how to play PS1 games... I think the problem is on the bios files, and I almost tried it all... put the .bin files into the folder, use the tool to install custom bios, drag and drop into the hakchi app.. nothing work, if I load a PS1 game there's nothing but a black screen for a couple of seconds.. I have installed all the required mods too... Am I miss something? Thank you! 🙏

Hi I modded my nes classic following this video. I seem to have weird colour issues when screens scoll, in game and at the dashboard. Also sound cuts intermittently on and off in game. Any ideas what i did wrong?

Would I be able to do this on my Macbook Pro?

Done mine but when I load a new game it just goes black and back to the section screen only added 4games lol

why do my original games have no sound after i installed the new ones?

Do you know how to remove the little green info text that often appears in the top left corner of the screen when you start the various roms you've added? I'd rather they look like perfectly untouched versions of the games, and I don't care about some rom hacker telling me the rom version or their online tag or whatever.

System plugged in with usb, finished down leading the kernel, but not able to find the snes folder. Please help.

I’m confused where do you get the Super Nintendo game folder????

you flashed the custom kernal (which had no added games yet)... I already have the desired games on Hakchi2... do I have to unselect the games I want to add and flash the original kernal first??... I also intend to deselect 3 of the original games and add patched versions instead... so just unselecting those 3 originals during the process of adding games should hide those original 3 right?

God bless Hakchi!