Neo Geo CD Console JUNK Power on, but it won't read the CD Needs repair
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Manufacturer description
Neo Geo CD Console Only. The console's surface is free of scratches. Console only. The AC adapter and AV cable are not included. SNK CD-T01 JUNK. The initial screen is fine, but it won't read the CD.
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SpecPicks scored SNK Neo Geo CD Console JUNK Power on using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. SNK'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
| issue | CD not reading |
|---|---|
| condition | Junk |
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