The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as SNES) is a 16-bit video game console released by Nintendo in 1990. It was the successor to the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and became popular for its advanced graphics and sound capabilities. The SNES featured a wide variety of games, including classics like Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Donkey Kong Country. The console introduced several innovations, such as the use of mode 7 graphics, which allowed for rotating and scaling backgrounds. It also supported multiplayer gaming with the use of additional controllers. The SNES remains a beloved system among gamers and is often credited with shaping the future of video gaming.