Nintendo DS Original NTR-001 Pink Handheld Console System Tested
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Manufacturer description
Tested and working. Strap is OEM. Comes with charger and stylus. Review photos for details on cosmetic condition. Ships USPS Ground Advantage. Check out my store for more video game related items! Message me with any questions!
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SpecPicks scored Nintendo DS Original NTR-001 Pink Handheld Console System Tested using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the handheld consoles category. Nintendo's handheld 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
| color | Pink |
|---|---|
| display | Dual screen |
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