Hello, I'm new here. I'm a 25 yr old software developer and I buy old broken retro systems and repair them in my spare time. I never had a snes growing up, but I fixed one up and now I'm playing! I'm looking to get started speedrunning because I have been lurking for a long time and I'm looking for something that would be good for a beginner. I'm open to suggestions outside of SNES btw. That is just what I have been enjoying playing recently.

Also would love recommendations for any tools/software you use to practice with and keep track of time.

Thanks for your suggestions!

Btw my name is pronounced LUKE'-RIH-PAR.

What consoles do you have other than SNES?

Hello Pear,

I have Sega Genesis, All the Gameboy family, N64, Gamecube, xbox 360, ps2, xbox one, ps4, and switch.

I'd love to have an NES, but I haven't found one at a price I'd be willing to pay yet. I like buying old/malfunctioning consoles and then repairing them for my collection.

I have an NES I might be able to get to you... I live in North Carolina too.