Description
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is an 8-bit home video game console released by Nintendo in 1985. It was Nintendo's first home console released in North America and Europe, and it is considered a landmark in the history of video games.
The NES features a distinctive grey and black colour scheme and comes with two controllers, a light gun, and a variety of accessories.
The console's library of games includes many classics, such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid. The NES is also notable for reviving the home console market after the video game crash of 1983 and popularising the platformer and action-adventure genres.
The NES's success was due in part to its innovative marketing campaign and iconic packaging featuring the Nintendo Seal of Quality. It was also the first console to include a lockout chip, which prevented unlicensed games from being played on the system.
The NES was eventually succeeded by the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1991, but it remains a beloved console among retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors today. Its library of games, impact on the gaming industry, and nostalgic appeal make it an important piece of gaming history.
Overall, the NES is a classic and influential console that paved the way for future home consoles and helped shape the video game industry into what it is today.
Product Disclaimer
All video game consoles, games, controllers and accessories are preowned unless stated otherwise. We will always strive to select the highest quality of stock available, however we cannot make any guarantees and refunds cannot be issued if an item is missing inserts such as manuals, marketing, cover art etc.
All consoles come with 1 controller, power adapter, and AV cable. HDMI is supplied as an alternative to composite AV where applicable. Memory Card sold separately.
- Product images shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
- All games with save batteries have been replaced.
- DLC codes which are bundled with products may be invalid.
Product Variants:
- ‘Standard’ product variants specify the most common state of the game or console and does not guarantee that manuals or inserts are present.
- Games released with plastic cases include the case, whereas games released with cardboard boxes include only the cartridge.
- 'Cart Only' & ‘Disc Only’ variants include only the game cartridge or disc without the box, case or manual.
- ‘Console Only’ does not include a controller, power adapter or AV cable, and is exclusively the console itself.
- ‘Boxed’ includes the original box. Please contact us for additional information.
- 'Cosmetically Damaged' specifies that the item has visual or aesthetic flaws that do not impact the functionality of the item, and may additionally not include inserts, manuals or sleeves.
For questions regarding condition and contents please contact our support team here before finalizing any sales.
Refund Policy
Change of mind returns
Please choose carefully as Super Retro does not refund or exchange based on change of mind.
Warranty
In case your item it faulty or does not perform as advertised, Super Retro offers an industry-leading 12-month warranty for all products sold (unless stated otherwise).
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase if you made your purchase in-store. We are then able to offer a refund, exchange or repair the faulty item/s.
Please contact us to proceed with any warranty request or questions you may have.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 5 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us.