Nintendo Wii Gamecube Compatible RVL-001 Tested Works Console ONLY Black *READ*
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Manufacturer description
The console was tested and powered on. I sadly didn’t have a controller to make it past the main menu. Once purchased you’ll only be getting the console itself. There’s some scratches and marks which I’ll try to include in the photos! The door to the memory card slot is also broke but works as intended! Please reach out if you have any questions!
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SpecPicks scored Nintendo Wii Gamecube Compatible RVL-001 Tested Works Console ONLY… 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
| color | Black |
|---|---|
| gamecube_compatible | true |
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