Nintendo 64 Solid Black Controller NUS-005 Official N64 OEM Tested Working Tight
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Manufacturer description
Has been tested and works great. No drift in the joystick. Some cosmetic flaws to the body. Scratches, scuffing and some dings to the housing. One deep scratch near the D-pad. Please see pictures.
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Full Specifications
| color | black |
|---|---|
| platform | Nintendo 64 |
| connectivity | wired |
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