Original Nintendo DS Console NTR-001 Red With 6 Games, Charger | Tested
Bottom line: The Original Nintendo DS Console NTR-001 Red With 6 Games is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Tested and working DS has signs of ware see pictures Comes with 5 good title games Only 2 games have case and manual Everything tested and working Authentic Comes with charger Holds a charge great No stylus Packaged, label will print same day or next day after purchase Free shipping See pictures for more details
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Original Nintendo DS Console NTR-001 Red With 6 Games 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
| color | Red |
|---|---|
| display | dual screen |
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