NINTENDO Top Loader System *COMPLETE SETUP (W/Cords, Controller & Games)*NES-101
Bottom line: The NINTENDO Top Loader System *COMPLETE SETUP *NES-101 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
Nintendo Presents: the Nintendo NES-101 Top Loader System (Full Setup). Item is Nice Shape (outer plastic surface looks nice all-around, and power and reset buttons look great too -- fully working).
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Full Specifications
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