16-bit Compact HD Can Play SNES Games in 720p

Columbus Circle has revealed 16-bit Compact HD, a game console that lets people play Super Famicom and SNES games in a 720p resolution. The company has also opened pre-orders for the console, which will be available in late August 2025, on Amazon Japan.

This console will support cartridges from not only the Japanese Super Famicom but also the Western SNES. Players will also be able to switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, as well as NTSC and PAL modes.

The package will contain the console along with two controllers, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and an AV cable set. While the player can opt to use either cable, there will be a notable difference in the pixel output.

Columbus Circle has also shared a comparison image between the AV and HDMI outputs from the 16-bit Compact HD console:

Columbus Circle has been known for making new consoles compatible with classic console games. The company has also previously released an SNES-compatible DIY kit in 2022. But while the latter was made in Japan, the company disclosed that this console is being manufactured in China. It also noted that this console is not officially licensed by Nintendo and cautioned that some games may not have optimal video and/or audio outputs.

16-bit Compact HD will be available on August 28, 2025. The console will cost ¥12,980 (~$88.75), and Amazon Japan also supports international shipping for this product.