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| Game Code: | PW | Genre: | Simulation |
| US Title: | Pilotwings | US Publisher: | Nintendo |
| Japan Title: | Pilotwings | Japan Publisher: | Nintendo |
| Title in Kanji: | Title in Kana: | パイロットウイングス | |
| European Title: | Pilotwings | Europe Publisher: | Nintendo |
| Developer: | Nintendo | Players: | 1 |
| Accessories: | none | Special Chips: | DSP1 |
| Save: | Password |
Another launch game, Pilotwings was one of the first snes games to implement a special chip, the DSP. The game gave the illusion of a free 3D playing environment. This game tests your flying skills, as you strive for accuracy and speed on various tests.
Cartridge label information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | Canada | SNS-PW-USA | regular release | link |
| Americas | USA | SNS-PW-USA | regular release | link |
| Asia | Japan | SHVC-PW | regular release | link |
| PAL | Australia | SNSP-PW-AUS | regular release | link |
| PAL | France and Netherlands | SNSP-PW-FAH | regular release | link |
| PAL | Italy | SNSP-PW-ITA | regular release | link |
| PAL | United Kingdom | SNSP-PW-UKV | regular release | link |
Do you have a label variant that is not listed above or a better quality copy? Read the Submission guidelines for cartridge label scans.
PCB Information
| ROM Chip ID | Region | Known Man. Dates | PCB Type | CIC | SRAM | Decoder/ Logic Circuit | Special Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHVC-PW-0 (front) | Japan | 9045 | SHVC-1B0N-01 | D411 | - | MB74LS139/ SN74HCU04AP | DSP1 |
| SHVC-PW-0 (front) | Japan | 9046 | SHVC-1B0N-01 | D411 | - | MB74LS139/ SN74HCU04AP | DSP1 |
| SPAL-PW-0 (front) | PAL | 9237 | SHVC-1B0N-03 | D431A | - | HD74LS139P/ SN74HCU04N | DSP1 |
| SPAL-PW-0 (front) (back) | PAL | 9250 | SHVC-1B0N-03 | D431A | - | MB74LS139/ SN74HCU04N | DSP1 |
| SPAL-PW-0 (front) | PAL | 9631 | SHVC-1B0N-10 | D431B | - | SN74LS139AN/ 74HCU04N | DSP1B |
| SNS-PW-0 (front) (back) | USA | 9128 | SHVC-1B0N-02 | D411 | - | SN74LS139/ SN74HCU04N | DSP1 |
| SNS-PW-0 (front) | USA | 9132 | SHVC-1B0N-02 | D411 | - | HD74LS139P/ SN74HCU04N | DSP1 |
| SNS-PW-0 (front) | USA | 9212 | SHVC-1B0N-03 | D411 | - | SN74LS139N/ SN74HCU04N | DSP1 |
Do you have a PCB with a different ROM chip ID, PCB type or manufacturing date? Read the Submission guidelines for PCB scans.
Box information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Front scan | Back scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-PW-USA | regular release | link | link |
| Americas | USA | SNS-PW-USA-1 | First revision (recycle symbol flipped) | link | link |
Do you have a box variant that is not listed above or a better quality copy? Read the Submission guidelines for box scans.
Screenshots
Screenshots (2)Published Review Scores
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: October 1991 |
Issue: 29 | Page: 87 |
| Graphics and Sound: 3.9/5 | Play Control: 3.9/5 | Challenge: 3.6/5 | Theme and Fun: 3.8/5 |
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: December 1991 |
Issue: 31 | Page: 87 |
| Graphics and Sound: 3.9/5 | Play Control: 3.9/5 | Challenge: 3.6/5 | Theme and Fun: 3.8/5 |
Bibliography
- Nintendo Power, NES Journal - Super Famicom Announced in Japan (As "Flight Club"... I'm guessing it is an early name for Pilotwings), Publication date: September-October 1990, Volume: 16, Pages: 86
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch - Super Famicom Showcase (preview), Publication date: January 1990, Volume: 20, Pages: 95
- Nintendo Power, In the works for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (a poster showing games released or in development for the Super Famicom), Publication date: July 1991, Volume: 26, Pages: 50
- Nintendo Power, Now Playing (short overview of game), Publication date: October 1991, Volume: 29, Pages: 86
- Nintendo Power, Review, Publication date: October 1991, Volume: 29, Pages: 87
- Nintendo Power, Classified Information (Bonus Stages; rocketbelt bounce trick), Publication date: November 1991, Volume: 30, Pages: 22
- Nintendo Power, Counselors' Corner! (How do I reach the rescue mission?), Publication date: December 1991, Volume: 31, Pages: 35
- Nintendo Power, Super NES Showcase (game overview), Publication date: December 1991, Volume: 31, Pages: 74-76
- Nintendo Power, "The Password Giveaway" - celebrating the fourth anniversary of Nintendo Power (Passwords), Publication date: July 1992, Volume: 38, Pages: 25
- Play Action Strategies: Super Nintendo, Hint Guide, Publication date: 1992, Volume: -, Pages: 25-28