Nintendo Entertainment System NES, ORIGINAL Action Set π₯COMPLETEπ₯ with BOXπ₯
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Manufacturer description
The product is an original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) system complete in box, with Zapper gun, 2 controllers and Duck hunt game and other inserts included. It is a used item, but it is authentic and in good condition. The system is designed by Nintendo and is for the NES platform, featuring English language text. The original and authentic nature of the product makes it a sought-after item for collectors and enthusiasts of classic gaming.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Entertainment System NES using a rating Γ review-volume Γ 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
| cpu | Ricoh 2A03 |
|---|---|
| bundle | Action Set |
| ram_kb | 2 |
| region | NTSC |
| includes_zapper | true |
| controller_ports | 2 |
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