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The '''Satellaview''' ( | |Image=[[Image:Satellaview.jpg|250px]]<br>The '''Satellaview''', BS-X BIOS cart and 8M Memory Pack connected to a Super Famicom. | ||
|Rel={{releasedate|Japan|April 23, 1995}} | |||
|Dis=June 30, 2000 | |||
|Pre=[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] ([[Super Famicom]]) | |||
|Suc=[[Nintendo 64]] | |||
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The '''Satellaview''' (サテラビュー ''Saterabyū'') was a satellite modem add-on for [[Nintendo]]'s [[Super Famicom]] system in Japan released in 1995. It retailed for ¥14,000 (about USD$144.29). | |||
It was made in a joint effort between Nintendo and [[St.GIGA]], the latter at the time being a popular Satellite radio company. Contrary to popular belief on the internet, [[Bandai]] had no involvement with the hardware or servers, and is only known to have used them to supply expansion data for their SD Gundam G-NEXT Game. | It was made in a joint effort between Nintendo and [[St.GIGA]], the latter at the time being a popular Satellite radio company. Contrary to popular belief on the internet, [[Bandai]] had no involvement with the hardware or servers, and is only known to have used them to supply expansion data for their SD Gundam G-NEXT Game. | ||
[[Image:stgiga.gif|thumb|left|'''St.Giga''' logo example]] | |||
The Satellaview had features relatively comparable to Sega's Sega Channel service in North America - its most notable feature was the ability to download games, news magazines and articles from St.GIGA's servers. A feature that was highly important, but has not been nearly as well documented, was its ability to stream Satellite Radio. At times this was used to play pop music, advertise, or allow people to listen to radio programs while playing games - for certain special games, particularly the games advertised as Soundlink, of which many of the ''Mario'' games showcased on it were, audio was played with the intentional effect of going along with the gameplay, and consisted of character voice acting and arranged game music. | The Satellaview had features relatively comparable to Sega's Sega Channel service in North America - its most notable feature was the ability to download games, news magazines and articles from St.GIGA's servers. A feature that was highly important, but has not been nearly as well documented, was its ability to stream Satellite Radio. At times this was used to play pop music, advertise, or allow people to listen to radio programs while playing games - for certain special games, particularly the games advertised as Soundlink, of which many of the ''Mario'' games showcased on it were, audio was played with the intentional effect of going along with the gameplay, and consisted of character voice acting and arranged game music. | ||
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*[http://bsx.superfamicom.org Blog of Satellaview research. Contents include various Satellaview videos and links to Japanese Satellaview sites] | *[http://bsx.superfamicom.org Blog of Satellaview research. Contents include various Satellaview videos and links to Japanese Satellaview sites] | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfw4CJZ-3QQ 30 Second Satellaview ad in which Mario advertises the hardware as well as some games] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfw4CJZ-3QQ 30 Second Satellaview ad in which Mario advertises the hardware as well as some games] | ||
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[[Category:Japan Only Systems]] | [[Category:Japan Only Systems]] | ||
[[Category:Accessories]] | [[Category:Accessories]] | ||
Revision as of 22:46, July 12, 2011
Template:System-Infobox The Satellaview (サテラビュー Saterabyū) was a satellite modem add-on for Nintendo's Super Famicom system in Japan released in 1995. It retailed for ¥14,000 (about USD$144.29).
It was made in a joint effort between Nintendo and St.GIGA, the latter at the time being a popular Satellite radio company. Contrary to popular belief on the internet, Bandai had no involvement with the hardware or servers, and is only known to have used them to supply expansion data for their SD Gundam G-NEXT Game.
The Satellaview had features relatively comparable to Sega's Sega Channel service in North America - its most notable feature was the ability to download games, news magazines and articles from St.GIGA's servers. A feature that was highly important, but has not been nearly as well documented, was its ability to stream Satellite Radio. At times this was used to play pop music, advertise, or allow people to listen to radio programs while playing games - for certain special games, particularly the games advertised as Soundlink, of which many of the Mario games showcased on it were, audio was played with the intentional effect of going along with the gameplay, and consisted of character voice acting and arranged game music.
Mario on the Satellaview
These are Mario games released through the Satellaview. Not much information is available, and what there is is sometimes hard to verify, but reputable sites have mentioned these games.
- BS Super Mario USA
- BS Super Mario Collection
- Excitebike: Bunbun Mario Battle Stadium
- Dr. Mario
- Mario Paint BS Ban
- Mario Paint Yuushou Naizou Ban
- Yoshi no Panepon
- Wario no Mori Burst of Laughter Version - ワリオの森 爆笑バージョン - Wario's Woods Event Version
- Wario no Mori Futatabi - ワリオの森 再び - Wario's Woods Again
- Undake30 Same Game
There are also games that are St. Giga-themed in which Mario characters have cameos and/or major roles:
There are also various magazine releases which have articles featuring Mario characters.
