Nintendo NES Action Set Console Complete In Box w/ Mario Duck Hunt & Zapper-Read
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Manufacturer description
You NEED an old CRT (Tube TV) for the Zapper to work. That's how they were designed and will not work with flat screen TVs. Zapper Manual. I've replaced the old PIN adapter with a new one. Nintendo power Insert.
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Full Specifications
| accessories | Zapper, Duck Hunt |
|---|---|
| connector_type | 72-pin |
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