Metal Slug 2nd Mission (Neo Geo Pocket Color, 2000) PAL
Bottom line: The SNK Metal Slug 2nd Mission PAL is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the handheld 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
No Case/Box?. No Manual?. No Inserts?. No Downloadable Content?. Platform Neo Geo Pocket Color. Genre Action & Adventure. Release Year 2000. Devices have not been reassembled.
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Full Specifications
| region | PAL |
|---|---|
| platform | Neo Geo Pocket Color |
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