Nintendo NES Console Original System Tested With Controller & Power Cord NES-001
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Manufacturer description
Original Nintendo NES Game Console Includes - 1 Controller, Power Supply, RF Receiver Everything is genuine and original Tested and Working RF Receiver Untested Condition: Used - Good. Console and controller have some yellowing. Light scuffs on console.
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Full Specifications
| region | NTSC |
|---|---|
| variant | front-loader |
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