Nintendo DS Original Console NTR-001 with Charger - White - Tested Works
Bottom line: The Nintendo DS Original Console NTR-001 with Charger is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the handheld 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
The DS is in good used condition The console has been tested and works like new - The microphone has been tested and works. - There may be very few light scratches on both screens. - There may be a few light scratches covering the outside.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo DS Original Console NTR-001 with Charger 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 | White |
|---|---|
| display | dual screen |
| wireless | true |
| touchscreen | true |
Hardware benchmark data
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