Nintendo SNES Classic Edition Mini Console 2 Controllers CLV-201 Tested
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Manufacturer description
Nintendo SNES Classic Edition Mini Console (CLV-201). ✔️ Tested and working properly ✔️ Includes 2 original controllers ✔️ Clean and in good cosmetic condition Includes: SNES Classic Console (CLV-201) 2x Original Controllers Power cable Not Included: HDMI cable Original box/manuals Console comes preloaded with classic Super Nintendo games and is ready to play. Great plug-and-play system for retro gaming fans.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo SNES Classic Edition Mini Console 2 Controllers CLV-201… 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 |
|---|---|
| built_in_games | 21 |
| controllers_included | 2 |
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