Nintendo NES Console Bundle W/ Controller + Zapper | Tested Working New 72 pin
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Manufacturer description
Nintendo NES Console Bundle W/ Controller + Zapper | Tested Working New 72 Pin connector installed when last used. You may still need to blow into cartridges if they are dirty though. Light zapper untested. Rf cords and Av are not included. Tested in good condition overall, 2 available. Safe Shipping
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo NES Console Bundle W/ Controller + Zapper 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
| region | NTSC |
|---|---|
| accessories | Zapper |
| controllers_included | 1 |
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