Nintendo NES Console Original Console Only NES-001 Powers On Only
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Manufacturer description
Powers on when plugged in, has not been plugged into TV. No games have been tested, as I don’t have any. Marking as for parts/repair due to lack of knowledge
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo NES Console Original Console Only NES-001 Powers On Only 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 |
|---|---|
| bundled_accessories | null |
| controllers_included | null |
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