Nintendo NES Classic Edition
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Manufacturer description
Selling a complete-in-box Nintendo Entertainment System NES Classic Edition. This console has been opened but is fully complete and in excellent working condition. Condition: Gently used Tested and works perfectly Includes all original components Box may show minor wear What’s Included: NES Classic Edition Console 1 Controller HDMI Cable USB Power Cable Original box and packaging Features: 30 built-in classic NES games Save states for each game HDMI output for modern TVs Shipping: Carefully packed to protect original box Fast shipping with tracking
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo NES Classic Edition 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
| output | HDMI |
|---|---|
| storage_mb | 512 |
| built_in_games | 30 |
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