Star Fox SNES
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- Super Nintendo (SNES) - Starwing (Star Fox) - PAL UKV - Cartridge Only - Good £10.80
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- SUPER PLAY Magazine Issue 6 (SNES) Super Nintendo - Apr 93 G Condition STAR FOX £8.66
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £39.50 | £8.66 | £257.50 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £40.80 | £8.66 | £257.50 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £41.50 | £8.66 | £257.01 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £41.00 | £8.66 | £255.51 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £42.46 | £8.66 | £257.01 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £83.41 | £9.95 | £439.85 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £42.64 | £8.66 | £256.39 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £42.64 | £8.66 | £256.39 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £41.34 | £8.66 | £256.39 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £42.90 | £9.95 | £255.03 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £42.13 | £2.03 | £254.36 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £42.05 | £2.01 | £253.49 | 10 |
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Game History
Star Fox was developed by Nintendo EAD (Entertainment Analysis & Development) and published by Nintendo for the Super Famicom and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, who was already renowned for creating Mario and The Legend of Zelda. The development team included notable programmers and designers who would become influential figures in Nintendo's history.
Star Fox was released in Japan on February 21, 1993, and in North America on April 1993. The European release followed later that year. The game was initially released on cartridge and later saw a re-release as part of Nintendo's Super Game Boy compatible lineup.
At launch, Star Fox received positive reviews from critics who praised its innovative use of 3D graphics on the SNES hardware and its engaging arcade-style gameplay. The game sold approximately 4 million copies worldwide, making it a significant commercial success. Its critical acclaim helped establish the SNES as a capable platform for 3D gaming during the 16-bit era.
Star Fox remains historically significant to collectors for several reasons. It was one of the first 3D action games on a home console and demonstrated impressive scaling and rotation effects powered by the Super FX chip, a specialized graphics processor included in the cartridge. This technical achievement made Star Fox cartridges valuable to collectors interested in the history of video game technology. Additionally, the game spawned a successful franchise with sequels on multiple Nintendo platforms, cementing its cultural importance.
An interesting development detail is that the Super FX chip was originally designed for other purposes before Nintendo's team adapted it for Star Fox's 3D rendering needs. This innovative hardware solution was crucial to the game's visual presentation and became a sought-after technology for subsequent SNES titles. The game's voice acting, provided by Nintendo staff members, was also notable for the era and added to its distinctive character presentation during a time when console gaming rarely featured extensive voice work.