EarthBound (SNES, 1995) VGC/NM Box Authentic Complete CIB Guide Scratch N Sniff
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Manufacturer description
Please note: Outer box is in excellent condition and probably the nicest available. Players Guide is worn. First 2 pages have been torn out as shown. Cartridge is in excellent condition. Includes Box Protector. This is a North American USA/CA release. 100% Authentic OEM. Tested and Working Everything in photos will be sent. Review photos for condition. Item will be packed proper with extra protection.
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SpecPicks scored EarthBound VGC/NM Box Authentic Complete CIB Guide Scratch N Sniff using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Nintendo's games & cartridges 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
| genre | RPG |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U |
| platform | SNES |
| developer | APE / HAL Laboratory |
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