The elusive, all-in-one NES Test Station by Nintendo

8048. Nintendo (NES) Test Station (1988). Scarce original NES Test Station, a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) testing machine made by the company in 1988 with the ability to test and diagnose the functionality of games, accessories, and hook-ups. The device, which approximately measures 15˝ x 16.75˝ x 4.5˝, only appeared at retail stores that featured inhouse Nintendo World Class Service Repair Centers, and it’s speculated that between 100 and 500 of these machines were produced. These test stations were exclusively used by employees to test NES hardware, software, and accessories, like controllers, Zappers, R.O.B.s, Power Pads, RF adapters, A/V cables, AC adapters, video outputs, audio outputs, and cartridges. To use the NES Test Station, a small television would be placed on top and then plugged and connected to the left side panel, which identifies the machine as “Model No: NTF2.” When the system is turned on, the user would turn the central black dial to select and test either the AC Adapter, Game Pak, Accessories, Control Deck, Audio/Video Cables, or the RF Switch. The testing displays the selected output’s results as either ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail.’ A small sticker to the base reads “NTF2 S/N 1669.” In fine, untested condition, with some light wear and a small crack to the very front panel. Starting Bid $300

8049. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Nintendo (NES) Cartridge Signed by Kevin Eastman - Wata 6.0. Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video game cartridge for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, signed on the front of the shell in green felt tip by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, who adds a sketch of a ninja turtle with a flowing bandana mask. Reverse bears an affixed Becketta authenticity label. Encapsulated in a Wata certification holder, grading the cartridge a “6.0.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200