2016 Nintendo NES Classic Edition Console Authentic CIB
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Manufacturer description
100% authentic Nintendo NES Mini Classic Edition console. Complete in box with original HDMI cord, power cord (usb), power brick and controller. Comes with an extra third-party controller for multiplayer. Working and comes from a non-smoking home.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 2016 Nintendo NES Classic Edition Console Authentic CIB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Nintendo's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| power | USB |
|---|---|
| output | HDMI |
| preloaded_games | 30 |
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