Original NES Nintendo System Console New 72 Pin Authentic Tested & WORKING *RF*
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Manufacturer description
CONSOLE CONDITION MAY VARY ONLY RF CABLE INCLUDED, NO AV! This product is an original NES Nintendo System console, manufactured in Japan in 1985. It is a home console with a gray color and a 72 pin authentic cartridge slot. The console is tested and confirmed to be in working condition, with connectivity options including composite RCA and RF. It does not include a charger, and has a storage capacity of 512 MB. This NES console is a classic gaming system that provides entertainment for gamers of all ages.
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SpecPicks scored Original NES Nintendo System Console New 72 Pin Authentic Tested &… 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.
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Full Specifications
| region | NTSC |
|---|---|
| pin_connector | 72-pin |
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