NES Nintendo System Console - Super Mario Bros/ Duck Hunt, New 72 Pin, Zapper
Bottom line: The NES Nintendo System Console 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
Zapper gun. Original NES Nintendo System in GREAT condition! Super Mario Brothers.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NES Nintendo System Console 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
| games_included | 1 |
|---|---|
| zapper_included | true |
| controllers_included | null |
| new_72_pin_connector | true |
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