A wild discovery in the speedrunning scene shows the SNES might be getting faster with time. Alan Cecil noted that the console's audio processing unit is now running at higher DSP rates—32,076Hz today compared to 32,040Hz back in 2007. This change, backed by data from over 140 users, could shake up speedrun records as gamers notice potential boosts in performance. With the SNES nearing its 35th anniversary, this twist is stirring excitement and could change how speedrunning unfolds on this classic system.
Published on: 3/14/2025
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