NINTENDO SNES CLASSIC EDITION MINI CONSOLE CLV-201 - TESTED
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Manufacturer description
Nintendo SNES Classic Edition Mini Console CLV-201 – Tested & Working Fully tested and confirmed to be in good working condition. Console is in good used cosmetic condition with normal signs of use. Includes the SNES Classic console, one original controller, HDMI cable, USB power cable, and AC power adapter. Preloaded with classic Super Nintendo games and ready to play. The monitor is NOT included! Included: * Nintendo SNES Classic Edition Console (CLV-201) * 1 Original SNES Classic Controller * HDMI Cable * USB Power Cable * AC Power Adapter Please review all photos for the item’s cosmetic…
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SpecPicks scored NINTENDO SNES CLASSIC EDITION MINI CONSOLE CLV-201 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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