Old NES Ad
Back in 1987, you could’ve picked up either a SEGA Master System for $99.99 (included 2 controllers, light phaser and Safari / Hang On games) or an NES with R.O.B. as well as a light gun, two controllers, and two games for $139.97. The single games for these systems ran anywhere from $27.49 (Choplifter) to $34.99 (The Legend of Zelda).


Old NES Ad
The best-selling gaming console of its time, the NES helped revitalize the US video game industry following the video game crash of 1983. With the NES, Nintendo introduced a now-standard business model of licensing third-party developers, authorizing them to produce and distribute titles for Nintendo’s platform.

Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio HD Plus 720P 3 in 1 Console System - HDMI Port - for Original NES/SNES, Super...
  • 3 GAME SLOT: Includes 3 built-in cartridge slots that are compatible with Original Sega Genesis, Original NES and Original SNES games
  • HD PLUS: Experience your old classics in 720P clarity!
  • UNMATCHED COMPATABILITY: Trio is ranked #1 is compatability with original cartridges. Best selling Retro Console year after year.

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