Burn-in - Test Cartridge

Burn-in - Test Cartridge
Also known as: Super NES Service (menu) Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Platform: SNES This game has unused graphics. This game has unused music. This game has unused sounds.

The Burn-in/Test Cartridge is type of cartridge used by Nintendo World Class Service to test and diagnose problems with the SNES and controllers including the Super Scope and Mouse. Used in conjunction with Super Nintendo Counter Tester.

This cart in particular is well-known for containing a 16-bit rendition of the Zelda II title theme.

Download Burn-in/Test Cartridge (Rev. D) File: SNES Burn-in Test Cartridge (Rev. D).rar (172 KB) (info)

To do: Document unused graphics and fonts from the SNES Test Program.

Unused Music

Two unused songs can be found within the Super Scope Test bank.

An original song, purpose unknown.

What appears to be an early version of "Mole Patrol" from Super Scope 6.

Unused Jingles

Controller Mouse Test

Present in the Controller/Mouse Test bank.

Super Scope Test

Present in the Super Scope Test bank.

Unused Sounds

Controller Mouse Test

Present in the Controller Test/Mouse bank.

Sound Module Test

Three sound effects that aren't heard anywhere in the Sound Module Test/Burn-In Test.

Super Scope Test

Present in the Super Scope Test bank.

Unused Voice Sample

A sample of someone saying "sumimasen ne" ("I'm sorry") is present in the Super Scope Test bank. Purpose unknown.

Early Super Mario World Graphics

Much like the SNES Test Program, the Burn-In Test Cart ROM contains a handful of early Super Mario World graphics. Of these, Mario (both big and small), Bullet Bill, Podoboo, Star, Mushroom, Fire Flower, and OBJTEST sprites are used by the tests.

Software Engineer Credit

Holding L + R on Controller 1 on the Mouse Test menu will bring up "KHANH LE", the name of the programmer.

(Source: nensondubois)