Buy Pre Owned NES. Tested & Ready to Play

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Buy a pre owned NES at Mintro, tested, cleaned and ready to play. We buy and sell the Nintendo Entertainment System. Every console is checked by a real specialist, graded honestly and backed by the 24 month Mintro Guarantee, so you save against buying new with complete peace of mind.

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What's included & tested

  • Every NES comes with a controller and the cables you need, including the correct power cable, and anything extra is stated clearly on the listing.
  • Every console is fully tested and cleaned before sale, so it arrives ready to set up and play.
  • The photos on each listing show the actual item you will receive.

What condition are Mintro's NES consoles?

The grade describes appearance only. Every NES we sell is fully tested and works perfectly whatever the grade.

Excellent Grade A

Looks like new or very close to it, with no marks visible under normal light.

Good Grade B

Light scuffs or surface marks only, with no deep scratches or dents.

Fair Grade C

Clear cosmetic wear such as scratches and scuffs, but no cracks and fully working.

How every device is tested before listing

Every console is fully tested and signed off by a Mintro specialist before it goes on sale.

Powers on cleanly, with video output verified on a test screen.

The controller paired and tested, including a joystick drift check.

Cartridge slot cleaned and tested with a game.

All ports checked, along with WiFi and Bluetooth where fitted.

Cleaned before sale, with the photos on each listing showing the actual item you will receive.

Every NES is covered by the 24 month Mintro Guarantee against faults. Accidental damage, water damage and misuse are not covered. It is one of the strongest guarantees on the pre owned market.

Buy online and you have 14 days from the day your order arrives to change your mind, just pay the return postage. Faults are dealt with under the Mintro guarantee.

Orders are dispatched within 1 working day with tracked and insured delivery, and higher value phones travel by Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Why buy pre owned NES consoles from Mintro

Save against buying new, with every console fully tested and guaranteed.

Buying pre owned avoids the carbon cost of manufacturing new.

Every console is checked by a real specialist and photographed, so the item in the photos is the one you receive.

If your plans change, our Buyback scheme lets you sell your console back to Mintro for instant cash whenever you like. Prefer to spread the cost? Layaway lets you reserve a console with a 20 percent deposit and pay over up to 12 weeks with no interest, no fees and no credit checks.

Frequently asked questions

Are the consoles tested?

Yes, every NES is fully tested before it is listed. We check it powers on cleanly, test the controls and connections, and confirm the correct cables are included. Every console is signed off by a Mintro specialist before it goes on sale.
What is included?

Every NES comes with a controller and the cables you need, including the correct power cable, and anything extra is stated clearly on the listing. If it appears in the listing and the photos, it comes in the box.
Is there a warranty?

Yes, every console is covered by the 24 month Mintro Guarantee. It covers faults for two full years, which is longer than most competitors offer, though not accidental damage, water damage or misuse.
Can I return my NES?

Yes. Online orders come with 14 days to change your mind from the day your order arrives, with the customer covering return postage. Any fault is handled under the 24 month Mintro Guarantee instead, at no cost to you.
How quickly will my NES arrive?

Delivery is tracked and insured, dispatched within 1 working day. Higher value orders go by Royal Mail Special Delivery.