TESTED Nintendo DS Original NTR-001 Electric Blue Handheld System with Case
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Manufacturer description
Nintendo DS NTR-001 handheld system in Electric Blue. This Nintendo DS is in used, working condition. All features have been tested and verified to work. There are minor scratches to the touchscreen (see last photo) that do not affect it's function.
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Full Specifications
| color | Electric Blue |
|---|---|
| screens | 2 |
| wireless | 802.11b |
| touch_screen | true |
| gba_backward_compat | true |
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