NES Nintendo System Original 1985 Console w/ Super Mario Bros Game & Manual Book
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Manufacturer description
NES Nintendo System Original 1985 Console w/ Super Mario Bros Game & Manual Book. All items are pre-owned, good, used condition. Completely restored NES Original console system. Comes complete with everything pictured in photos. All items are restored, clean and have been tested and work great. - NES Console with refurbished 72 pin and disabled lockout chip. - 1 NES Original Nintendo Controller - Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt w/ Manual - AC Adapter - Audio/Video AV cables * Zapper NOT included * Ships securely safe and fast
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NES Nintendo System Original 1985 Console 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
| region | NTSC |
|---|---|
| controllers_included | null |
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