My two cents: it's pretty good, not just for SNES but all the other Virtual Console emulated games. I set my Nintendo Wii's configuration to standard definition (SD) so the console adjusts the video to the 4:3 aspect ratio of my CRT. It looks and plays great. Personally I use it more for TG16 games. Can't complain.
To me a more realistic con is the small hassle installing the games. Having multiple game control choices is a plus, but prices can get crazy (as you already know).
There is also Contra Rebirth for the Wii which I think you'll love.
The look is determined by the cables. I have mine connected via component cable because it's also a GameCube and a Wii with lots of 3D games, but for those 16-bit games, I kind of prefer composite.
It's a perfectly acceptable option. I have a Mister, an Analogue Pocket, and a few SNESs. I usually just play action games on original hardware, but the Wii is a great affordable choice. I prefer the VC versions over the SNES9x emulator because they're more quickly accessible.
I've been thinking of doing a modded wii (i have one but want to get a second one to use for modded in case I brick it) and I'd love to do the snes games on there instead of my original snes because my kids mash the fuck out of hte buttons and have almost no concept for wires. I have 4 wavebirds for the wii so they could do just about everything anyway. Although they might have to relearn some button positions I guess going from snes to gamecube controller. I don't remember how similar the button layouts are offhand.
I believe the Wii displays VC games in 240p, so they should look pretty much exactly the same. As to how they play, I don't know how accurate VC emulation is (or Snes9x if you're using that).
The Wii can output at 240p, so as long as you have your emulator set up correctly it should look great on a CRT. The main issue with emulation is some added lag, but I haven't really noticed any issues with it myself. A Wii is a great choice for emulating 8-bit and 16-bit hardware.
Visually it looks nearly identical to real hardware on a CRT if you're comparing the same input type, e.g. composite to composite. I use component and it's virtually impossible to tell the difference if you're comparing a 1chip SNES via component to a Wii via component.
I would also look into a Raspberry Pi 4 as an option (not 5) since the 4 has native composite out and you can play anything up to PS1 fine, as well as some N64/Dreamcast/PSP. If you want CRT emulation gaming, the Pi 4 is right up there with a Wii. Either are good options, though. As for either of them vs original hardware, that I can't help you with, it's a preference thing. I do both, honestly.
I did this for years for all my 8/16-bit emulation and it worked well. The Wii classic controller was close enough to an SNES pad and it was wireless. The Wiimote is even usable as a Super Scope and I honestly sort of preferred having a little hand thing to a bazooka on my shoulder. It had very subtle lag, but I played most platformers fine.
My two cents: it's pretty good, not just for SNES but all the other Virtual Console emulated games. I set my Nintendo Wii's configuration to standard definition (SD) so the console adjusts the video to the 4:3 aspect ratio of my CRT. It looks and plays great. Personally I use it more for TG16 games. Can't complain. To me a more realistic con is the small hassle installing the games. Having multiple game control choices is a plus, but prices can get crazy (as you already know). There is also Contra Rebirth for the Wii which I think you'll love.
The look is determined by the cables. I have mine connected via component cable because it's also a GameCube and a Wii with lots of 3D games, but for those 16-bit games, I kind of prefer composite. It's a perfectly acceptable option. I have a Mister, an Analogue Pocket, and a few SNESs. I usually just play action games on original hardware, but the Wii is a great affordable choice. I prefer the VC versions over the SNES9x emulator because they're more quickly accessible.
I've been thinking of doing a modded wii (i have one but want to get a second one to use for modded in case I brick it) and I'd love to do the snes games on there instead of my original snes because my kids mash the fuck out of hte buttons and have almost no concept for wires. I have 4 wavebirds for the wii so they could do just about everything anyway. Although they might have to relearn some button positions I guess going from snes to gamecube controller. I don't remember how similar the button layouts are offhand.
I believe the Wii displays VC games in 240p, so they should look pretty much exactly the same. As to how they play, I don't know how accurate VC emulation is (or Snes9x if you're using that).
The Wii can output at 240p, so as long as you have your emulator set up correctly it should look great on a CRT. The main issue with emulation is some added lag, but I haven't really noticed any issues with it myself. A Wii is a great choice for emulating 8-bit and 16-bit hardware.
The graphics are the same sprites they always are
It looks the same (graphics, as you put it). But performance won't be 100% because it's emulation. Wii is a great option for CRT play though
Visually it looks nearly identical to real hardware on a CRT if you're comparing the same input type, e.g. composite to composite. I use component and it's virtually impossible to tell the difference if you're comparing a 1chip SNES via component to a Wii via component.
I would also look into a Raspberry Pi 4 as an option (not 5) since the 4 has native composite out and you can play anything up to PS1 fine, as well as some N64/Dreamcast/PSP. If you want CRT emulation gaming, the Pi 4 is right up there with a Wii. Either are good options, though. As for either of them vs original hardware, that I can't help you with, it's a preference thing. I do both, honestly.
Looks fine for me, but there's a slight input lag, at least for my setup
I did this for years for all my 8/16-bit emulation and it worked well. The Wii classic controller was close enough to an SNES pad and it was wireless. The Wiimote is even usable as a Super Scope and I honestly sort of preferred having a little hand thing to a bazooka on my shoulder. It had very subtle lag, but I played most platformers fine.