Rare "First Generation" NES

[Slate]

Not my auction, But i was rather curious about this Particular NES:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62054&item=8194210314&rd=1

The seller says it comes with a "First-gen" NES Controller, too. The B Button is black, And A Is Orange. He also notes that the D-Pad is smaller than most.

I'd like some info on this NES.

Thanks in advance.

[Speedy_NES]

I don't think this one is anymore special than any other toaster NES. The more brownish color on the NES console may have been caused by a certain exposure to chemicals/etc. The same goes for the base color of the joystick. As for the two buttons, one being black and the other red, this may be caused by an aftermarket joystick repair set. If you really want to be sure, you can ask the seller for the model # on the back of the controller. If its origin is really different from any other common NES controller, then I'd expect it to have a different model #/etc. The model # for the regular NES joystick is NES-004 (NES-004E for European version).

-Speedy

[felix]

Looks like it was just not taken care of very well :/
Bet ya that some 409 and some elbow greese would bring back some lovely grey luster to that poor mistreated system...

[Promophile]

I believe that the NES button difference is due to it being repaired with a TRU repiar kit, which had weird color buttons. They used to sell them back then cause NES controllers broke all the time.

[evil_genius]

I think it clear this NES is something special

[atari_wizard]

the controller has smoke damage. the bottom of the nes looks evenly colored, so i doubt that could have been from a house full of smokers. i would think speedy_nes is right by saying it got into some chems. i do realize that it may have been the repair kit, but did anyone ever ask the model number for the controller yet? its difficult to see if there is a difference in the size of the d-pad.

[Qixmaster]

I believe that the NES button difference is due to it being repaired with a TRU repiar kit, which had weird color buttons. They used to sell them back then cause NES controllers broke all the time.

Yes... it is a repair kit from TRU.

No... NES controllers didn't break all the time. If they were mistreated like any other controller, system or game, then yes they would break. If they were taken care of and put away after each use then they would be fine. I still own my original NES and controllers and all work just as if they were brand new.

Nothing to see or gawk over folks. That is just one ugly NES with a POS controller.

-Josh

[Promophile]

I believe that the NES button difference is due to it being repaired with a TRU repiar kit, which had weird color buttons. They used to sell them back then cause NES controllers broke all the time.

Yes... it is a repair kit from TRU.

No... NES controllers didn't break all the time. If they were mistreated like any other controller, system or game, then yes they would break. If they were taken care of and put away after each use then they would be fine. I still own my original NES and controllers and all work just as if they were brand new.

Nothing to see or gawk over folks. That is just one ugly NES with a POS controller.

-Josh

well I guess "got broken all the time" would've been a better phrase. Yeah I've never had any problems with Nintendo products, they are always sturdy.

[SoulBlazer]

Ah, I take slight offense to that.

I took care of my NES and never abused it. Still, after about four years of heavy use, the buttons for the controller gave out -- they were mushy and would'nt allways register the pushes. So I bought one of those 'repair kits', opened the back with a screwdriver, took out the old buttons and pad, and put in the new ones. They were a orange color.

I just think the controlers were cheaply made like everything else about the NES. ;) I've never had to replace buttons on any other controlers. But the controler did get HEAVY use -- as a kid, I'd say I'd play around 20-30 hours a week.

[Insaneclown]

That controller is nice and yellow.

[Promophile]

Ah, I take slight offense to that.

I took care of my NES and never abused it. Still, after about four years of heavy use, the buttons for the controller gave out -- they were mushy and would'nt allways register the pushes. So I bought one of those 'repair kits', opened the back with a screwdriver, took out the old buttons and pad, and put in the new ones. They were a orange color.

I just think the controlers were cheaply made like everything else about the NES. ;) I've never had to replace buttons on any other controlers. But the controler did get HEAVY use -- as a kid, I'd say I'd play around 20-30 hours a week.

guess I"m lucky then. had my nintendo since I was 4 and have had zero problems.

[jajaja]

The NES controllers are very good quality. Our old controller got smashed in the floor many times and sometimes when I got pissed I pushed the buttons damn hard hehe. Not sure if we still have them, but they worked for a long long time even with rough threatment.

But when the buttons react slow or not att all, just open it and rub the contact with alcohol a couple of times. Then they will be good as new. I done this many many times when I have bought NES/SNES controllers from ebay.

[Ed Oscuro]

Haha, yep, saw that orange button and realized what it was. What a crock :)

[Slate]

Thanks, all.

[rbudrick]

It is well known that the yellowing is not caused by smoke. It is an oxidization of the plastic, much like rusting on ferrous metals, or tarnishing on silver. There's actually several threads on this in the forum.

It's just old..it happens.

That B button may likely be from a repair kit for controllers...I believe they used to have different colors and such...
EDIT: Shoulda read the whole thread...looks like someone already mentioned this.

Can anyone confirm an old NES that had a black B?

-Rob

[jonjandran]

It is well known that the yellowing is not caused by smoke. It is an oxidization of the plastic, much like rusting on ferrous metals, or tarnishing on silver. There's actually several threads on this in the forum.

It's just old..it happens.


-Rob

Yes that fact has been proven , buttttt......

In a house with a heavy smoker I GUARANTEE you that the NES will be A LOT dirtier. :/

[portnoyd]

There has to be wave 1 NESes out there.. but I have no clue how to identify them if you even can. Maybe a non-item eBay auction is called for... just ask for a receipt scan from Christmas 1985. (Or whatever... it's late)

dave

[Stevie Boy]

perhaps the bottom of this system was painted. A very old example of early system modding?