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USB2SNES is way to communicate with the SNES or devices (including some emulators) that act like a SNES
- Origins
- Getting started
- Downloads
- Applications
USB2SNES firmware
USB2SNES is a firmware for the SD2SNES cartridge written by Redguyy that allows to use the USB port on the SD2SNES to access various functionality of the SD2SNES.Most notable are uploading ROM, read and write various memories of the console.
The issue with this approach, when writing application that use this technology only one application can have access to the SD2SNES.So for example you cannot run an Item tracker for ALTTP randomizer at the same time than the fileviewer to upload a new ROM.
To avoid this issue, Redguyy wrote an intermediary application also called USB2SNES that other application use to talk to the SD2SNES.
So a basic usage look like that:
Emulators, SNES Classic…
Since then an alternative implementation called QUsb2Snes has added support for other backends including SNES Emulators or SNES Classic
For example Snes9x
Intermediate software
- USB2SNES (Windows)
- QUsb2Snes (Windows, MacOS, Linux)
Different choices of platforms that is supported
Platform | USB2SNES | QUsb2Snes |
---|---|---|
SD2SNES with the USB2SNES firmware | ✔ | ✔ |
Snes9x Multitroid with Lua support | ❌ | ✔ |
SNES Classic modded with Hakchi2 CE | ❌ | ✔ |
Bizhawk 2.3.1 | ❌ | ✔ |
RetroArch support with Snes9x and bsnes-mercury cores | ❌ | ✔ |
Downloads
Windows
You can download a bundle on usb2snes github releases page. This include the latest QUsb2Snes, the latest USB2SNES firmware and a bunch of applications to have something ready to use.
Mac os X
For Mac os X users you will need to grab a QUsb2Snes dmg on QUsb2Snes releases page, sadly other applications does not have a Mac os X release yet.
Linux
You will need to compile yourself see QUsb2Snes Linux Readme
Installation
Download the file corresponding to your operating system, then follow the instructions on the Readme or on QUsb2Snes usage
Tutorials
Coming soon (tm)
The best way to get help is to join the “multitroid” discord at The Slicers and contact ask your question.
There is also a connection tester page that can help with verifying that QUsb2snes is accessable and can find devices.
Multitroid
Multitroid is a mod for Super Metroid that allows multiple players to complete the game cooperative, they can share energy, ammo, items, equipment, events and map across different platforms
See Multitroid.com for more information
Savestate2snes
Savestate2snes is a tool that let you create and manage savestates on your SNES console with a SD2SNES.It also support ‘hacked’ SNES classic with hakchi2 CE
QFile2Snes
Provided with QUsb2Snes, QFile2Snes is a software to mainly access your files on your SD2SNES, It’s a more ‘modern’ replacement for the Fileviewer provided with the original USB2SNES
. It support Drag and Drop for example.
Fileviewer (legacy)
Included with USB2SNES
This application allows you access your SD2SNES files and perform some special operation, like starting a game, applying a patch.
MemoryView
Included with USB2SNES
Mac Snes Emulator
This application allow you to have a look at various memory of your SNES and overwrite value if you want.
InputViewer
Included with the bundle, it’s a patched NintendoSpy that use some memory value of your device to display the buttons your press.It has some limitations like not showing input during screen transition and such.
If you don’t plan on doing a complex application, you can look at the Magic2Snes project. It’s a project written toward making small application easier by hiding all the Usb2Snes specific behind simple call like memory.readByte()
If you want more details about the Usb2Snes websocket protocol you need too look at the Protocol page of the QUsb2Snes project.
Check compatibility
You can upgrade to OS X El Capitan from OS X Snow Leopard or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 8.8GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in 2009 or later, plus MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)
MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later
iMac introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
Xserve models introduced in early 2009
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with OS X El Capitan, the installer will let you know.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install OS X, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download OS X El Capitan
Best Snes Emulator For Mac
For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of macOS.
If you still need OS X El Capitan, use this link: Download OS X El Capitan. A file named InstallMacOSX.dmg will download to your Mac.
Install the macOS installer
Double-click the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Then double-click the file within, named InstallMacOSX.pkg.
Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install.
Begin installation
After installation of the installer is complete, open the Applications folder on your Mac, then double-click the file named Install OS X El Capitan.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both OS X and related updates to your Mac firmware.
Learn more
- OS X El Capitan won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.