NES System Boxes/Bundles...How Many, Oldest, Rarest...

[Shinji008]

So here is my question....I know that the NES came in a bunch of different boxes, with a bunch of different stuff, i.e. Power Set, Action Set. So how many different sets are there, including variations, since I think there was a Action set with a gray and orange gun. Also what is the rarest. And which one was the original set.

I searched for this for a while, but you tend to get a lot of hits for "NES Boxes" so Im sorry if this came up already. But if not it would be great information for most collectors, old and new.

[Speedy]

Hmm, for what i know

Control Deck
Control Deck with the toploader
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros.)
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros. 2)
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros. 3)
Challenge Set (packed with Super Mario Bros. 3)
Action Set (packed with SMB/DH) (2 box types)
Powerset (packed with powerpad, trackmeet/SMB/DH)
DeLuxe Set (packed with ROB, Gyromite, SMB/DH)
Super Set (packed with Four Score + 4 controllers, Tetris/SMB/World Cup)


There must be more, but since i don't live in the states i don't know them all, so someone has to add packs to the list :)

[MegaDrive20XX]

Hmm, for what i know

Control Deck
Control Deck with the toploader
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros.)
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros. 2)
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros. 3)
Challenge Set (packed with Super Mario Bros. 3)
Action Set (packed with SMB/DH) (2 box types)
Powerset (packed with powerpad, trackmeet/SMB/DH)
DeLuxe Set (packed with ROB, Gyromite, SMB/DH)
Super Set (packed with Four Score + 4 controllers, Tetris/SMB/World Cup)


There must be more, but since i don't live in the states i don't know them all, so someone has to add packs to the list :)

I'd like to see the Control Deck packed with SMB2...that's the only one I never heard of

[boatofcar]

I'd say the Deluxe Set is the rarest to find complete, just because it has the most parts.

[thehistorian]

Hmm, for what i know

Control Deck
Control Deck with the toploader
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros.)
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros. 2)
Control Deck (packed with Super Mario Bros. 3)
Challenge Set (packed with Super Mario Bros. 3)
Action Set (packed with SMB/DH) (2 box types)
Powerset (packed with powerpad, trackmeet/SMB/DH)
DeLuxe Set (packed with ROB, Gyromite, SMB/DH)
Super Set (packed with Four Score + 4 controllers, Tetris/SMB/World Cup)


Missed one..

The Nintendo Entertainment System Sports Set

It consisted of NES console, four control pads, Four Score (4-player adapter), and this compilation game of Super Spike V'Ball and Nintendo World Cup.

[SoulBlazer]

And from what I've learned, the Sports Set is the rarest one out there.

The Deluxe Set and Power Set, both complete, are also uncommon.

[Shinji008]

Isn't there an Action set with a Grey Gun too?

P.S. Don't do a google image search on "action set"...shudder ><

[NintendoMan]

The deluxe set with ROB definatley has to be the rarest! The sports set is also rare.

I don't think there was ever a set released with SMB2, at least in the states. I'm almost positive there isn't???

[charitycasegreg]

I heard on here many tiems that the sports set is the rarest and the delexe is the second rarest.

[qbertandernie]

i have instructions for a sports set that came with an NES satellite...