Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Easily one of the best purchases for a video game related I've had in a long time, despite the terrible packaging it arrived in.

This just arrived. I can't wait to crack it open to read. I have to say that this book arrived in excellent condition. Kudos to the seller for this! As a kid of the 80's and 90's who didn't have much in the way of peripherals or other things outside of the basic system and a couple of games, this is a welcome addition to my house even now!

I will be the first to admit that the SNES is the King of All Consoles for me. The great thing about this book is the depth for each game that is presented. All of the games in the book are present on the new (NA) SNES classic (if you ever find one); although not every game that is on the Classic is in the book. Aha the conundrum...which to put in the book? Well aside from one Kirby game too many - in lieu of a true masterpiece like FF3 - all the games in the book are memorable. There are loads of pictures, info bites about the games, and pro-tips for speed runs and tricks of the trade. It's a lot of fun and if you ever do get a SNES Classic, put this sucker right next to it and watch your friends geek out.

The sleeve it comes in is not as nice as the one for the NES version. Other than that I'd give it 5 stars

This book is so cool. Such in depth information about everything "SNES". This really is a fun read, even if you do not own the SNES Classic Edition.

Disappointed that this was not very thorough with detailed hints, maps, etc. The history lessons are nice but not what I was looking for with this guide.

Wow! After just flipping through this, I can honestly say I'm very pleased with my purchase. It really gives attention to detail on so many things and is a great coffee table book to look through and reflect on the great games you played when you were a kid. Great artwork, great summery of the games, nice looking package with the cartridge design. A great addition to my favorite console of all time!

Great book for my nine year old son retro game junkie

Cool book with a very nice look into some legendary games.

Cool little book. Mostly rehashed stuff but I expected that and just wanted it for the coffee table.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Nice and easy read for a collection of SNES.

Thank you for my package to coming home is here!!

Awesome book full of history, maps, tips, and artwork (300+ pages of them)!

Amazing book! With every cent! Just wish there were a second volume! Where's the FF3 stuff or Super Mario RPG? I want behind the scenes info on ALL games included in the SNES classic please! Of course, anymore information in this book and it'd be a dictionary! So a second volume makes sense, I think!

Great very well made book. I got the hardcover version and it is beautiful to look at. Pages are glossy and feel very durable and the book itself looks beautiful right down to being shaped like a SNES cart. A absolute Must have with the snes classic edition

Makes my collection look good. It is a good read. Well-built and sturdy.

great quality, and fun to read about my favorite childhood console

Love the old titles and the fact it looks like a SNES cart is icing on the cake.

Great book but lacking any info on Mario World

Amazing, Amazing and Amazing!

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Great content but pages seem to be photocopied. The colors run a bit on the page but what you'd expect for the price.

Good art book

Nice content but I am somewhat disappointed with the physical quality. The pages are almost as thin as those found in a telephone book.

perfect

I'm a big fan of the 16 bit video game era, specially SNES. This book brings nice memories from that time, nice game illustrations with very detail information on the system, prototypes version and accessories.

Awesome book met all my expectations. I thought it will include a walkthrough for any game but there is just general information

Great in depth content inside for the amazing price

Cool if you can get this for under $20

I like it.

Very cool little nostalgic piece. Combines the old school manuals for each game with some new commentary, pictures, and other little snippits of info.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Love the book. Nice artwork

This book is very helpful when playing my snes classic edition highly recommend B.

It's a really good book and I liked it very much.

quick delivery, good price, nice item

This is a very cool book for any Nintendo collector, you can feel the nostalgia as soon as you open the book. While the book is made pretty good, this is not a complete guide to the SNES or it's games but does take an in-depth look into it's legacy and history. If you were lucky enough to snag an SNES Classic, there is a section in the book dedicated to the new mini release. Not the best Nintendo hardcover book I own but no less appreciated.

Exactly what I wanted for cheaper price

Muy buena calidad de tapas y papel, muy buen precio en relacion al precio de salida, pasaron algunos años, pero el contenido es el importante.

It’s nice to have a peace of history and one day be very hard to find this book

More of a Nintendo history book than guide but I like it

It’s a good book I like it. Brings back memories.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

The history of gaming really comes alive in this great collectible .

Nice book

There is a ton of behind the scenes information in the book.

Gift for someone else. Seems very good quality.

Its a cool book but nothing like the nes one

This is a wonderful book, and the hardback version is worth the extra money. So much nostalgia and history written and displayed with photos, and not just a walkthrough book like the NES Classic book. Absolutely love this item!

This book for the SNES Classic is SO much better than the NES Classic book. There's less pages devoted to walkthroughs and a lot more info on the history of the games.

It gave me a stomach ache. I did eat the whole thing in one sitting though...

If you are a collector, you should buy this.

Great coffee table book for the video gamer in your life

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Love old videogames stuff need to get it 10/10

I played a lot of the games, found in this book!

Love It.

I freakin love this book. Was about to order the paperback version and convinced myself to pay the extra for the hardcover. Totally worth it!! This book is amazing for any collector. Also comes with digital Ebook download so you can read on your smart phones. The paper quality is great in the hardcover version. I was skeptical because I read the paper back version had almost newspaper/phonebook quality paper. The slip case and cover looks and feels great. It’s designed to look like a huge SNES cart and looks awesome. The details and history in the book are great and I’ve found myself surprised several times in the first few pages with unknown SNES info. Definitely spring and get the hardcover version, it’s a great quality book.

now i play with super power

It is a nice look at some of the best games on one of the best Systems Nintendo has gotten. A hearty recommend

Fast shipping item as described

This book's content is fine. but the build quality is so bad! see my picture. I contacted Amazon for replacement, but I only got return option. so disappoint

Great book and companion to my SNES classic edition, Highly recommend to someone who appreciates the history of the SNES, this is not a cheat guide but covers more of the making & introduction of each game.

This book goes over a good chunk of the Nintendo originals featured on the SNES classic reproduction from Nintendo. Don't think of it as a strategy guide as you will be sorely dissapointed, but if you are a buff for gaming history, it makes a very entertaining read. The material goes over the production of the games all the way down to common glitches for speedruns, overall a very informative and fun read.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Amazing book. Quality materials and the book design itself is amazing; it resembles an actual SNES cartridge! Has a textured feeling to it. You will learn a lot about the development of the SNES and of your favorite SNES games. It lists some really cool facts and sometimes mentions things that were in the game, but removed before it was released. It is very informative and well written. It will make you want to get out your SNES and play all the games listed in the book!

After being fairly disappointed with the NES counterpart book, this one was way better than expected. Really like they include speed running and advanced tips for each game as well as history and lore.

design is really cool. thought it was going to be more SNES insider backstories on the history of the console and games. It does have a bit of that but mostly it's a strategy guide for the SNES classic games. tons of those available for free on the internet. probably not worth buying. gets an extra star for the cool design.

The guide book for the snes classic edition has great artwork and gives great information on the preinstalled games on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Great Book, I would have like to have seen more coverage of the games. The last 25 pages or so are used for fan pictures and memories etc.. I love the reprints of Nintento Power magazine. Prima please published another book to include Contra , Street Fighter etc..

Has some cool facts about the SNES, but doesn't really offer any tips or tricks for the games on the SNES classic. The book for the NES classic had maps/guides and cool info.

Its missing the hard slip cover that completes this book, what a rip off. Send me the cover and I will change my rating

I guess you can say "Buyer's Remorse" is what I have over this book. In my opinion, the book's content was, in a word, lacking. It was not what I was expecting; more so, it was a disappointing history of what made the SNES great. On the plus side, my copy of the book was in excellent condition. The graphics and text were crisp, and the binding was done very well.

This book was pretty disappointing. It only covered a handful of games. An unreasonable amount of space was given to what has happened since those games were released. I'd say more than half of the book was talking about the legacy of the games, not the system or the games themselves. Based on the writing style it seems like the target audience was children (Very Nintendo Power-esque). But clearly a book about the history of the SNES should be targeted at adult collectors. What children would be interested in reading about a 27 year old video game console? THanksfully I only paid $10 for it. What a waste of effort though.

Does not have all the SNES Classic games in the book. Very disappointing.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

What a disappointment! I was very pleased with the Playing with Power Nes Classics book and eagerly preordered this as I am a huge snes fan. but wow was this a downgrade. Right off the bat instead of the nice hard case the last book had we now have a thin cardboard sleeve. upon opening the book the first 24 pages were UPSIDE DOWN!!! Next the book doesn't cover all the games on the snes classic, only the first party Nintendo titles. And the games they do cover aren't walkthroughs but rather overviews of the games with a few select tips or maps here or there. Its not a total loss as there is some interesting information here for people who are interested in the history and behind the scenes looks at these games and it does contain some nice official art work. All in all I cant say this is worth the price of admission unless you're a die hard Nintendo or snes fan and even then be wary and know what you're getting.

The first 24 pages are upside down. Ugh

Like a scam. I don’t know who would buy this when there’s the inernet. I thought it was a snes cartridge with the games from the snes classic. Piece of garbage. I eventually got a Snes Classic

I am finally writing a review of this, over a year after purchasing it! The first thing to point out is that this book is much better quality than the one Prima did for the NES classic. That had pages that were almost as thin as newspaper. This is of much higher quality, both the hard cover and the pages themselves. On to the content. I really enjoyed reading this book. For the games it covered, it’s excellent. It includes excerpts from the original game manuals, from magazines covering the games back in the day, lots of artwork, it includes ‘16 bits’ of information for each game, and even lists future games from each series. Coverage of each game also includes a speed running section, where speed runners discuss techniques and glitches for getting the best times on games. I didn’t think I would enjoy these sections as much as I did. It was genuinely fascinating learning about all the little techniques and glitches used for each game, and I googled many of them to learn more. My main gripe about the book, and the same applied to the NES book, is that it doesn’t cover the 3rd party games. I would have loved to have read all this information about Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy III (VI), Castlevania IV etc. Even if they covered less pages, it would still have been welcome. Surprisingly, Mario RPG is not covered in the book either, I presume because it was developed by Squaresoft, although it was published by Nintendo. Anyway, I would still highly recommend this book. I didn’t read it when I first got it, and that was a mistake. Once I started I couldn’t put it down, so it was well worth the price.

Als Konsolensammler und Videospielliebhaber habe ich mich ganz besonders auf das Buch zu meiner aller ersten Konsole gefreut. Ich besitze auch das Vorgängerbuch zur NES Mini Konsole. Das vorliegende Buch schlägt das eben genannte um Längen! Im folgenden die Vorzüge und kleineren Schwachstellen des SNES Buches: + hochwertige Außengestaltung im Pappschuber und Hardcover Umschlag. Macht sich optisch exzellent neben der SNES Mini Verpackung. Für die Freaks unter uns ;-) andere haben den Karton bereits weggeschmissen. + hochwertiges Fotoglanzpapier mit hervorragenden Fotos und Screenshots. Das war beim Vorgängerbuch nicht gegeben. Hier achtet man darauf das man die Seiten nicht mit fettigen Chipsfingern anfasst, weil das Buch sich wertig anfühlt und das auch so bleiben soll. + Hintergrundinformationen auf den ersten 20 Seiten (z.B. Launchtitel, die 20 meisterverkauften SNES Spiele, Zubehör usw.). Der technische Part hätte gerne noch ausführlicher ausfallen dürfen, wobei ich dies tatsächlich mit der Sammler- bzw. Nerdbrille sehe. Der Ottonormalverbraucher wird ausreichend informiert. + auf den nächsten ca. 200 Seiten (!) werden 13 Spiele der SNES Mini Konsole mit sehr schöner und detailverliebter Bebilderung vorgestellt. Allerdings sind nur die Nintendospiele im Buch enthalten. Zu Castlevania IV oder Mega Man X gibt es nicht ein Wort (!). Der aufmerksame Leser stellt fest, dass dies mehr 10 Seiten pro Spiel sind. Folgende Spiele sind im Buch enthalten: >Super Mario, F-Zero, Zelda, Star Fox 1 und 2, Super Metroid, Super Punch-Out, Donkey Kong, die beiden Kirby Spiele, Earthbound und Super Mario 2< Nach einer Doppelseite zur Entwicklungsgeschichte werden Details zu den Spielen genannt/erklärt/veranschaulicht. So werden beispielsweise bei F-Zero alle Fahrer samt deren Fahrzeugen bebildert und mit Begleittext vorgestellt, die Kurse mit Streckenlayout beschrieben. Bei Donkey Kong werden die tierischen Freunde präsentiert. Bei Mario Kart werden die Nachfolgeversionen bebildert präsentiert. Optisch toll gemacht ist auch, dass die Bilder nicht immer bloß als vom Text abgetrennte Elemente präsentiert werden, sondern als "dynamische" Bausteine auf den Seiten funktionieren. So springt Mario mal von rechts in das Bild oder Samus wird groß mit anvisierter Waffe auf einer Seite dargestellt. Das lädt zum Stöbern ein, weil man nie weiß, was denn auf der nächsten Seite passiert. Mir gefällt dieser nicht standardisierte Ansatz bei der Bebilderung richtig gut. Das Gameplay wird auch zu jedem Spiel näher erklärt, Spieletipps werden gegeben und einzelne Level mit Screenshots veranschaulicht. Eine Komplettlösung zu den Spielen liegt nicht vor. Das ist allerdings auch nicht notwendig und würde den Rahmen sprengen. Dafür waren die Spiele damals doch zu ausgereift als das man kurz und knackig mal eben die Komplettlösung für z.B. Donkey Kong erhält. Selbst, wenn man ein recht geübter Spieler ist, braucht man locker mehr als 2 Stunden zum Durchzocken. + auf den letzten 40 Seiten wird fangemachtes, gezeichnetes + computeranimiertes Artwork rund ums SNES präsentiert. Wahnsinn wie kreativ und begabt doch einige Menschen sind. Als neutraler Punkt sei zu erwähnen, dass für das Buch ordentliche Englischkenntnisse von Nöten sind. Mir persönlich macht das nichts, aber es gab ja Leute, die sich über die nicht vorhandene deutsche Sprachversion der Games auf der SNES Mini-Konsole beschwert haben, weil der Sohnemann diesem dann nicht folgen könne. Und so richtet sich dieses Buch auch nicht an Kinder, sondern an Liebhaber der SNES Konsole oder Videospielen im Allgemeinen, die ein bisschen mehr Englischkenntnisse haben als ein durchschnittlicher Schüler der 8. Klasse. - Was mir fehlt? Zumindest alle 21 Spiele der SNES Mini Konsole sollten enthalten sein. - Sehr cool hätte ich es zudem gefunden, eine Auflistung aller SNES Spiele samt Erscheinungsjahr, Verkaufszahl und des damaligen Covers zu erhalten. Ich habe so etwas zwar bereits, aber es hätte dem Buch doch gut getan und es positiv abgerundet. Allerdings wäre dann sicherlich bei über 700 erschienenen Spielen die Seitenzahlen und damit auch der Preis gestiegen. Dennoch bleibt so das Gefühl ein wenig etwas zu verpassen. Das SNES hatte hunderte guter Spiele und damit weit mehr als die beschriebenen 13. Das geht etwas unter, wenn man sich nicht auskennt. Ich hoffe ich konnte Euch mit meiner Rezension weiterhelfen. Keep Gaming.

This book is really fantastic for all the Super NES fans. It contains a lot of informations about the hardware development, the accessories with greats pictures and even delivers some anecdotes. The book covers also the 13 Nintendo games (but not the third party titles like Super Mario RPG, Street Fighter 2 Turbo...) with many exlusive informations and beautiful original Art works. It is very full and really interesting so the Nintendo fans can't miss this excellent book. My only regret is about the Speedrun part for near each game (because It is interresting but not essential) that maybe could have been replaced by a more classic tips chapter. The paper quality is excellent and far from the Nintendo NES book released last year. To conclude, I really love this book !

Good book, covering all the games on the snes mini. Nicely illustrated, this book is a must buy for any Nintendo fan. One disappointment.: The slip cover shows the European version of the snes, but the book cover is based on the angular American design. Still, this is better value than the nes version.

Great book which goes into a lot of detail. Doesn't cover all the games on the SNES mini which was a little disappointing. I would still recommend this book.

Simple really, if you're not a SNES and Nintendo fan don't buy it. If you are, a nicely put together tome in a market that lacks such books...in the UK at least.

The SNES is undoubtedly one of my favourite consoles and this book offers everything a 16 bit needs to know about the console, its games and rich history. The book is beautifully presented in a slip cover and is essential for any retro fan

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Terrific book crammed with tonnes of details on some of the best games in the SNES library. This book only covers the games included on the SNES Classic so there are some notable omissions from the console's huge list of classics. I got the hardcover edition which is one of the nicest collectors editions I've ever had. The hard case has a luxurious soft, waxy feel and the page quality is top-notch.

Amazing book. Lovingly created and full of fantastic artwork (some of which I haven't seen before) from way back. Looks great on my shelf and is the sort of book to pull out and refer to whenever you're playing a SNES game as a companion.

Got this for my partner and he loves it comes with so much information on the games he said it is a must have guide to owning a super nes

great although wished it was the EU version.

I like SNES and books.

Libro en la línea de Playing with Power, que estaba centrado en varios de los juegos que incluía la NES Mini, pero en este caso centrado en un buen número de los juegos que incluye la SNES Mini. Plagado de fotos, capturas de pantalla, bocetos, mapas... es una guía imprescindible, de considerable tamaño y contenido, y con una presentación espectacular, con una sobrecubierta de lujo, que no debería faltar en ninguna biblioteca friki, aunque sea para mantener vivo un legado que formó parte de nuestras vidas. Como aspectos importantes, señalar que cuesta la mitad o menos de la edición española (este suele costar unos 18€, a veces baja más, frente a los 35€ de la española), y que la cubierta —al menos en la que me han enviado a mí— es la europea, es decir, con la foto de la SNES europea y los colores del logo europeos, como se aprecia en las fotos, a pesar de que en la imagen del producto salga la americana.

Seems like half a book, the NES version of this at least covered the majority of the design history and the games on the NES classic. This seems much more thrown together.

Not bad at all. Worth a read!

Nice book

EDITO: antes decía que el libro es un mero catálogo de SNES mini. No, no lo es. De hecho, sólo incluye 13 títulos. Pero le dedica varias páginas a cada uno, y es de agradecer porque son títulos muy importantes. Además incluye diagramas de fabricación y otros datos de cultura que, aunque no muy profundos, enriquecen el resultado final. Así que de sabios es retractarse: antes dije que no era gran cosa pero una vez visto más a fondo y en perspectiva, merece la pena.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Habe es für 6€ bekommen. Irgendwie war ich schnell. Kam viel früher an als geplant. Sehr gut! Das Buch hat eine schöne Oberfläche und eine gute Qualität mit Doppelhülle und Speedrun Online Code im Wert von 10€. Ich finde es gut, dass die Folie beim Auspacken sehr robust ist. Ich war gezwungen eine Schere zu verwenden. Bei solchen Angeboten schlage ich gerne wieder zu. Das Buch ist sehr interessant!

Llegó perfectamente. El libro en sí, es una compra obligatoria para amantes de la SNES o Nintendo en general. Y en comparación con el libro de la NES esta vez SÍ que incluye todo lo prometido.

Presentacion impecable, a color, con mucho contenido de los juegos que analiza. El formato panorámico es muy bonito pero resulta incomodo y poco práctico. El contenido esta muy limitado a los 20 juegos de Nintendo que analiza y poco más... se echa de menos algún contenido mas general, un listado completo de juegos publicados y algunos juegos third parties...

Klasse Buch, vor allem der Preis ist unschlagbar. Für 9 Euro ein sehr schön gebundenes Buch in einem Schuber, das ist toll. Meiner bescheidenen Meinung nach herrscht ein prima Verhältnis von Bild und Text im gesamten Buch. Es ist mit Sicherheit nicht "komplett", was in diesem Buch enthalten ist, aber es ist umfangreicj und lädt wunderbar zum nostalgischen Schwelgen in Erinnerungen ein. :)

El libro contiene toda la historia y detalles de los videojuegos más importante y emblemáticos de la Super Nintendo. Con páginas a todo color, encontrarás toda la información de títulos como Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country o FZero. La edición está completamente en inglés, aunque no te costará nada leerlo si estás familiarizado con el idioma. Envío perfecto, sin ningún daño; muy satisfecho con la compra realizada.

Una edición preciosa, los acabados, materiales y maquetacion es de calidad. El contenido es limitado a los juegos de la snes mini, pero añade información poco vista como trabajos de fans, ilustraciones, versiones. A un precio muy razonable en la versión inglesa, si el idioma no es un problema muy recomendable respecto a la edición traducida.

Pese a que la portada aparece la super nes usa, el que me llegó a mi es de la Super Nintendo y Super Famicom, creo que solo cambia la portada, aún asi es un muy buen libro para coleccionistas de consolas. Aporta mucha información al respecto de los origenes de la consola, muestra bocetos y repasa los juegos mas populares.

La edición en tapa dura está de lujo, tapa con relieve, bien ilustrado y maqueado. La caja protectora es vertical, pero luego el libro se lee en apaisado (cosa que se agradece porque deja un montón de sitio para ilustraciones).

Al precio al que suele estar, es una ganga. Grande, formato apaisado, tapa dura y lleno de info y de imágenes (mapas, artworks..) Está en inglés, pero vamos, poco problema es ese.

Dies ist eine kurze Beschreibung des Taschenbuchs für diejenigen, die zwischen den beiden Versionen wählen müssen. Die matten Seiten sind groß (h20cm x b27.5cm) und in Farbe. Das Buch ist in Englisch und in den Vereinigten Staaten gedruckt. Das Buch ist in Folie eingewickelt. Aufgrund der moderaten Amazon Verpackung war eine Ecke des Buches leicht faltig. Dreizehn Nintendo-Spiele aus dem Super Nintendo Classic mini werden ausführlich beschrieben, einschließlich Erstellung und ältere und neuere Versionen auf anderen Plattformen. Leider werden nicht alle Spiele des SNES Classic Mini beschrieben, daher 4 Sterne. Meiner Meinung nach ist dies ein schönes und bezahlbares Nachschlagewerk.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Livro belíssimo, com gravuras muito bem impressas, acerca de um videogame que marcou gerações. Se você é fan de seu SNES, não deixe de adquirir o produto. Parabéns a Amazon! Meu livro chegou sem danos e extremamente rápido. Acerca do conteúdo: O livro contém uma série de curiosidades do Super nintendo e alguns detalhes de jogos famosos como: Super mario world, a link to the past, super metroid, super mario kart, f-zero, yoshi island, kirbys, donkey kong country.

Libro indispensable para los amantes de los videojuegos retro, sobre todo de NINTENDO, está en inglés eso si. Contiene unas buenas ilustraciones dignas de recordar.

Nada mejor que esté compendio para recordar aquellos videojuegos de la infancia. La calidad es excelente y por el precio en que se encontraba al momento de la compra no pudo ser mucho mejor. Excelente.

Está muy bien detallado en historia y juegos. Lo malo es que no incluye todos los juegos del SNES Mini.

Libro con una maquetación y acabado excelentes, pero que flojea un poco en el contenido. Solo salen juegos editados por Nintendo, por lo que no se encuentra referencia alguna a Street Fighter, Castlevania etc... La parte referente a los fans o a los speedruners para mi sobra, parece paja para rellenar.

Todo un viaje a la infancia, con excelente calidad de todo a todo. Si te compraste el SNES mini este es un imperdible, pues trata de los juegos que incluye la consola.

Wie die Überschrift schon sagt: Im Vergleich zum NES Buch „Playing with Power“ deutlich schöner: Mehr Inhalt, besseres Papier, hochwertigerer Druck und Bindung, deutlich bessere Bildqualität. Ein Stern Abzug von mir, da erneut nur die Big N Spiele beschrieben sind.

Kwaliteits uitgave. Zware papierkwaliteit , met veel mooi beeldmateriaal . Een no-brainer voor diegenen die een NES hebben ( gehad ) of die NES spellen hebben gespeeld.

Es un "must Have" para cualquiera que crecio con Nintendo. La calidad es impresionante, viene detallado con mapas trucos y tecnicas para pasarse todos los juegos incluidos en la Mini Snes. No duden en adquirirlo me dan ganas de comprar otro solo para tenerlo empaquetado! del envio que decir lo pedi el Sabado y me llego el Domingo!

Este libro es una hermosa pieza de colección que todo Nintendero debe tener en sus manos. Aquí encontraras un repaso de los mejores títulos de la Super Nintendo en la época de los 90s. Compra obligada y recomendada.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Ein hochwertiges Nachschlagewerk, speziell für das Super Nintendo (EU/ USA/ Japan) und die erfolgreichsten Spiele. Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Spielen des SNES Classic Mini. Buch ist komplett in englisch. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Grande y completisimo. Todos los juegos más importantes de la SNES tienen una amplia explicación con todo lujo de detalles. Imprescindible para fans y nostálgicos de esta gran consola de los 90.

Libro genial para ver las pantallas de tus juegos cuando de cuando eras pequeño, esta muy bien incluso para tenerlo de coleccion

Muy buen libro, de hermoso diseño y buenos contenidos. Me hubiera gustado que reseñaran más de los juegos del SNES mini.

Phenomenal book! Well written, lots of great photos of the different SNES products over the years, and tons of information about the history of the system, its design, and the most popular games. The last chapter about the super fans is also a nice touch.

Una publicación de Alto nivel, materiales de primer mundo, en buenas condiciones, excelente envío, no podría estar mas conforme con lo que compre.

Great book design. Game info and a whole lot more about Nintendo and the games included in the SNES CLASSIC MINI. This book will make you feel like it's the 1990's again.

Lectura muy interesante sobre los juegos de supernintendo. Buena calidad y presentación.

Si eres un amante de SNES este libro te acerca a la consola, a sus juegos más icónicos y podrás revivir con todo lujo de fotografías cada uno de ellos.

Muy buen libro, con su tapa dura para protegerlo, la única pega es que tenía un pequeño fallo por un canto del libro.

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

actually pretty awesome. nostalgia filled stuff in here

Poderia ter mais informações sobre o console

Excelente presentación del libro y el contenido muy bueno. Encuentras referencias y magnífica información, todo acompañado de imágenes que te harán recordar tus mejores momentos con tu SNES

Más grande de lo que esperaba, X el precio me parece perfecto y aun más de lo que pensé.

this book is very high quality and is a must have if u have a super nintendo. has alot of info and pictures, and the pages are big.

Awesome Book.

Lots of great info on the classic Nintendo included with the Super NES Classic Edition, even if the book is nothing more than a giant advertisement.

A esperar el libro del N64 mini

Great product

Gran edición, muy cuidada y con una buena presentación. Es todo un homenaje a la que fue una de las consolas más icónicas de Nintendo y que marcó toda una época

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Awesome collectible

Great product. Love it. Beautiful picture.

Super

Se viveu uma historia com Super Nintendo, esse livro vai trazer muita nostalgia.... Recomendo 1000%... Pena ainda não ter nada desse nivel no nosso idioma!

Was a gift.

Muy bonito está en inglés pero está padre

Um dos itens com maior quantidade de informações que tenho em minha estante. Um sopro de saudosismo para os fãs do SNES.

Excellent book for SNES fans

Se a do Nintendo já é linda essa é de fazer chorar. Vale a pena cada centavo. E ainda vem dentro da caixinha. Lindo!

Gostei mas as folhas são finas de mais, precisa ter cuidado para manusear

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Es tal cual lo anunciaban. Un acabado bueno y el contenido es muy bueno.

Muy buen libro, si te gustan los videojuegos retro este es tu libro.

10/10

An amazing book that takes you back. A must buy for a retro gamer

As advertised. Very 90’s, great collectors item for SNES lovers.

Great book. Brings back a lot of memories. Awesome companion to the SNES Classic for even more nostalgia and info!

Super Inhalt!

More of a quick tip for those curious than a review (the book itself is pretty fantastic), but the book I received from Amazon actually features the PAL / UK style SNES slipcover rather than the purple U.S. version as shown... while even preferring the U.S. version of the console itself, the UK version of the slipcover comes across a bit nicer in my humble opinion.

It perfect thanks!

Great book

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

great book an deliver in perfect condition

Now i'm playing with super power.

Es un Privilegio ser el primero en escribir la 1er reseña para Amazon.com.mx de esta obra de arte hecha libro: Como dice la descripción (y en verdad lo es): -"es una carta de Amor para todo fan del SNES/Super Famicom". Es el complemento perfecto si tienes la SNES Classic Edition mini y si no la tienes tambien! En entre otros datos e imagenes increibles, el libro se enfoca en solo los titulos publicados por Nintendo que vienen incluidos en la recien lanzada SNES CE mini; Ojala Prima publicara una Enciclopedia donde incluyera todos los titulos publicados por Nintendo y las demas marcas desarolladoras que tambien lanzaron titulos para tan iconica consola. Este libro es SUPER PODER! *El unico incoveniente que tuve fue que el libro llego golpeado de ambas esquinas del Empastado y de la portada en la esquina inferior derecha, no se nota mucho el daño; Entiendo que esto no fue por Amazon, "tal vez" por DHL por el extraño empaque en el que llego el libro y como manipulen los paquetes.

Really indepth book detailing the SNES. I love it

A diferencia del playing with power pasta blanda (que devolví por baja calidad de impresión) Playing With Super Power, es una EXCELENTE edición, adicionalmente viene incluído un código para canjear la versión digital, tiene vistas de los mundos completos, datos, etc, todo esto relacionado al lanzamiento de la SNES Classic (mini), excelente para un fan de Nintendo

El contenido viene relacionado a los juegos que incluye la snes mini, básicamente es una buena recapitulación de la revista Nintendo power como solía ser en los 90's. El material es bueno y la calidad de la impresión es excelente

Merece la pena si está barato porque en inglés teniendo la española no compraría. Yo pillé oferta estando agotada y la reservé por 6€. Los 30 y pico € no los valen. Cerca de los 20€ sería el precio ideal

Gran serie y guia de una de las consolas que más retro puede darnos. Encuadernación de lujo, con detalles de altisima calidad y fotos espectaculares. La única pega y por la que no pongo las 5 estrellas, es porque esta en ingles

Very nice presentation. A must for Nintendo collectors.

Simplemente increible, un libro de coleccion para todos los amantes de la consola, gran presentacion y contenido. A la espera de uno basado en n64

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.

Ich habe mir hier etwas mehr erwartet so wie in der NES Edition dieses Buches. Vergeblich sucht man nach einer Liste aller SNES Spiele.

Didn't use it, browsed through it once

Nice book goog ad on to the snes classic. Great designed package! Brings back gaming history to everyone. Go and Buy one!

The book is wonderfully constructed, and the information that is present is interesting. I was a bit disappointed that there are no sections on three of the best games on the SNES mini, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, and Super Mario RPG. I understand why, as these games were all at least partially made by Squaresoft, and would require licensing fees and such. I just figured I'd put this information out there, for potential customers.

I was really excited when I saw the "Playing with Power" NES book announced last year to release along with the "NES Classic". Like a lot of people, though, I was disappointed to find that it mainly amounted to a bunch of Nintendo Power reprints and was full of errors. The product description made it sound like there was going to be tons of interviews and history included, but all of that actually came to a whopping four or five pages.Plus, like many, many folks, I didn't even get an NES Mini due to Nintendo's horrible production of the unit. Bah humbug! The good news is that the SNES book is much, much better this time around (and lucky me, I did fortunately snag an SNES mini this time around). You get a nice, brief chapter up front on the development of the system itself and a look at some of the accessories, while the end covers the "Super Fans" and their art, cosplay, fan sites, etc. The bulk of the book, naturally, zeroes in on the biggest games themselves. You start each title with a shot of the US box art and the story (which is taken directly from the original manuals if memory serves). Next you have the development section, which covers a lot of interesting info that most people will be completely unaware of. There's also a fun factoid segment, a speed runner guide and a "legacy" section detailing the eventual sequels or spinoffs on future systems. You also get plenty of pictures, from maps of key stages, pages from Nintendo Power, pixel art and classic key art from manuals and posters. I've found pretty much all of it a very fun read an incredibly nostalgic. There are, however, a few nitpicks I have with this book. For starters, like the NES book before it, you only get the games published by Nintendo itself. Seeing as how the book is really a tie in to the SNES Mini (it's on the very first page if there was any doubt) you would think that all of the included games on the unit would get coverage in the book. So don't expect anything on Castlevania 4, Contra 3, Final Fantasy 3, Mega Man X, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 or Super Ghouls and Ghosts. The real shocker is that Super Mario RPG isn't in here. Yes, I do realize that it was developed by Square, but Donkey Kong Country was done by Rare and it's in the book. Mario RPG was published by Nintendo and, come on, it's a MARIO game. How could it not be included? I'm also not a huge fan of the speed runner section. Sure, it absolutely makes since for games like F-Zero, Mario Kart and Metroid, but I wouldn't have done this with every game. It's been who knows how long since I've played most of these game and wouldn't have minded at all some tips on dealing with the tougher bosses in Starfox, Yoshi's Island and Metroid, or strategies for the boxers in Punchout. Likewise, I'd rather see highlights of the hardest to find secrets in Zelda and Mario World and more coverage of the iconic moments of Earthbound versus tips on blasting through the games at record speed. Of course, if you're into speed running you'll likely have a completely different opinion on the matter. In the end, I suppose the book is a lot like the SNES Mini itself: it doesn't include everything you'd like, and there are things that you would absolutely change. But, at the end of the day, there's an awful lot to love and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to any Super Nintendo fan. Here's hoping you're all lucky enough to actually pickup a SNES Classic so you can be "Playing with Super Power" too.

This book is a beautiful monument to my childhood, from the time you see it's SNES Cartridge shaped cover to the beautiful illustrations and lush history on each page you know that this is a worthy piece to anyones retro gaming collection. I collect the games now that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and this has helped me to really enjoy the Super Nintendo in ways that I just couldn't when I was a kid, would recommend for any Nintendo fan - very high quality publication

Got this for my dad who was big into gaming during the SNES era, even though he does not have the new SNES classic and has no plans to get one. He and I both really enjoyed the book, there is alot of nostalgia here that made it worth the money even though he had no interest or need for the speedrunning sections.

This is a very fun book with filled with great art and nostalgia. It includes a lot of great behind-the-scenes information and some great quirky subculture stuff I would not have expected. I was disappointed that there is no discussion of the third-party games included on the SNES Classic, but what's there is top-notch.

The main plus of the hardcover edition is the book's design, which resembles an SNES cart. I like how the book charts all the best games, as well as maps, easter eggs, and the like. I would have appreciated a little more information on the development of the console itself, which is sort of summarized in the opening pages (but at least the important points are touched on, such as the design and historical context). Definitely consider over the paperback edition.

I was a little worried that this would be a glorified strategy guide (similar to one that came out recently about the NES). This is not the case- Play With Super Power is packed with nostalgia, history and facts I never knew. Totally worth it!

I ordered this item with the thought of it just being a standard guide but when It came to my door I was surprised at how special this item actually is. This book does it's job as a guide but also offers beautiful pictures, little facts, and delightful details. This book was a great deal if you ask me and I suggest any collector to pick this up.

This is a Nintendoers dream. The art is plentiful and ridiculously good. I did think it was a Hardcover, (which would be so much better) but that’s on me for assuming.

For some reason, I thought this book was going to be closer to the size of an original SNES game cartridge. Not at all, it is bigger than 8.5" x 11" (textbook dimensions). I have not looked inside it yet though, as it is a gift for later.