{"product_id":"console-nintendo-nes-ntsc-usa-console-set","title":"Console | Nintendo NES | NTSC USA Console Set","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNintendo NES (NTSC USA) - Native 60Hz Refurbished Set\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Purist’s Choice. Full Speed, Full Screen, Zero Compromise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExperience 8-bit classics exactly as the developers intended.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the original \u003cstrong\u003eNorth American (NTSC) Nintendo Entertainment System\u003c\/strong\u003e. For serious collectors and speedrunners, the US console is the ultimate way to play. Unlike Australian PAL consoles, this hardware runs at a native \u003cstrong\u003e60Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning games play 17% faster and fill the entire vertical height of your screen without the \"letterbox\" black bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead Tech Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e While we’ve performed our standard reliability mods—including a serviced 72-pin connector and a disabled 10NES lockout chip—the real star here is the 60Hz timing. If you’ve only ever played NES on an Australian console, playing on this NTSC unit will feel like seeing the games in \"fast-forward\" for the first time. It is the definitive way to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Restoration \u0026amp; \"Pro\" Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative 60Hz Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plays games at full original speed with full-screen output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepaired 72-Pin Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internally serviced for a \"tight-grip\" connection and reliable booting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion-Free Mod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockout chip disabled, allowing it to boot US NTSC, PAL-A, and PAL-B cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAU Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have supplied a compatible Australian power solution so you can plug this US hardware directly into your wall without a step-down transformer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Nintendo NES Console (NTSC USA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Responsive Aftermarket Controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240v Australian Power Adapter (Plug \u0026amp; Play).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard AV Cables (Red\/Yellow).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Add-on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Need to connect to a 4K TV? Add our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/accessory-nintendo-64-upscaler-rca-composite-to-720p-1080p-hdmi\"\u003eUniversal HDMI Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e for a crisp digital signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Import\" Guide: Playing PAL Games on NTSC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this console is region-free, you can play your existing Australian PAL collection. However, be aware of the \"Speed-Up\" effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e PAL games will be forced to run at 60Hz. This means they will run 17% \u003cem\u003efaster\u003c\/em\u003e than you remember, and the music pitch will be slightly higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisuals:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black bars at the top and bottom of the screen will disappear, resulting in a full-height image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% of games work perfectly, but a few PAL-exclusive titles (like \u003cem\u003eElite\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eMr. Gimmick\u003c\/em\u003e) may have graphical glitches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I plug this directly into an Australian power socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. We include a modern 240v power supply that is safe for Australian outlets, specifically regulated for the US NES hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it work on my Smart TV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It will work if your TV has RCA (Yellow\/White) inputs. If not, you will need the HDMI adapter listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why buy a US console over an Australian one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Speed and Resolution. Australian PAL consoles \"letterbox\" the image and slow down the gameplay. The US console is how the games were designed to be played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Build your NTSC Library?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock a huge range of NTSC and PAL cartridges. Grab a few titles to test out the 60Hz difference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retrosales.com.au\/collections\/nintendo-nes-games\" title=\"Buy NES games\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(224, 32, 32); padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBROWSE ALL NES GAMES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Original USA","offer_id":43604944683074,"sku":"NESE-001(USA)-1","price":499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellowed USA","offer_id":43604944715842,"sku":"NESE-001(USA)-2","price":347.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/3972\/files\/NES-Console-SetUSANTSC.png?v=1775795621","url":"https:\/\/retrosales.com.au\/products\/console-nintendo-nes-ntsc-usa-console-set","provider":"retrosales.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}