TESTED Nintendo SNES Classic Edition Video Game Console CLV-201 Gray W/ Cables
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Manufacturer description
Tested as seen. Unit itself has very light cosmetic blemishes and very light signs of wear on both the unit and controller. Bundle includes: one genuine console, one genuine controller, 3rd party USB power and 3rd party controller extension cord. Ships within 1 business day!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored TESTED Nintendo SNES Classic Edition Video Game Console CLV-201 Gray 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| output_resolution | 720p |
|---|---|
| preinstalled_games | 21 |
| controllers_included | 1 |
Hardware benchmark data
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