Super Nintendo Entertainment System SNES Jr. Console SNS 101 Tested & Works Auth
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Manufacturer description
The product is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System Jr. SNES console in grey color, manufactured by Nintendo in 1997. This home console, model SNS-101, offers 3D audio technology and has a resolution under 480p. It is designed for NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region and weighs 4.25 lbs. The console does not come with a charger but has composite RCA connectivity. Made in Japan, this classic gaming console brings retro gaming nostalgia to life for fans of Nintendo SNES games.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Super Nintendo Entertainment System SNES Jr. Console SNS 101 Tested… 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| media | cartridge |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC |
| revision | Jr. compact |
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