Nintendo DS NTR-001 Original Console Silver Tested Working Handheld No Charger
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Manufacturer description
The screen is a bit dark and has 2 shades of color but is still usable. looks a bit better in person the hinge on the right side is lose and or broken.
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Full Specifications
| color | Silver |
|---|---|
| screens | 2 |
| touch_screen | true |
| gba_compatible | true |
| condition_notes | dark top screen, loose hinge |
Hardware benchmark data
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