Nintendo NES Action Set System Console Complete in Box CIB W/ Manuals
Bottom line: The Nintendo NES Action Set System Console Complete in Box CIB W/ Manuals 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
The Nintendo NES Action Set System Console is a complete in box home console from 1988. It features a gray and white color scheme with composite RCA connectivity and 8 bit storage capacity. This original NES model weighs 4.25 lbs and offers a resolution under 480p. The console comes with manuals and is ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts looking to experience classic Nintendo games in their original form.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo NES Action Set System Console Complete in Box CIB W/ Manuals 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.
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Full Specifications
| region | NTSC-U |
|---|---|
| connector | 72-pin |
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