SNK Neo Geo Pocket Color Handheld Black NTSC-J Tested w/Game from JAPAN
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Manufacturer description
Anyone looking for a tested SNK portable system. Model: Neo Geo Pocket Color. Series: Neo Geo Pocket Color. Platform: Neo Geo Pocket Color. Handheld retro gaming fans. NeoGeo Pocket Color collectors. Country of Origin: JAPAN.
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Full Specifications
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