Original Nintendo DS NTR-001 Blue (No Charger or stylus) FULLY TESTED & WORKING
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Original Nintendo DS NTR-001 Blue (No Charger or stylus) FULLY TESTED & WORKING
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SpecPicks scored Original Nintendo DS NTR-001 Blue FULLY TESTED & WORKING using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the handheld consoles category. Nintendo's handheld 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.
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Full Specifications
| color | Blue |
|---|---|
| screen_type | Dual LCD |
| battery_type | Li-ion |
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