Nintendo NES 1 VS NES 2 – Differences in the Toaster VS the Top Loader Steve, March 1, 2011 This article will include information on both the original NES, sometimes referred to as the “Toaster NES” and the NES 2 usually referred to as the “Top Loader”. Nintendo NES Control Deck Box Nintendo NES Action Set in Box The toaster came out in 1985 in the US. It was test marketed around the U.S. in New York and California. Nintendo NES Top Loader Box Nintendo NES Top Loader and Controllers Nintendo NES Top Loader in open box The Top loader came out in 1993. It does have several differences from the original NES: Only RF output No Power LED New “Dog Bone” style controllers The Top Loader is more rare but the funny thing is the Toaster gives a better video signal due to it having composite out (instead of RF Out only like the Top Loader has). You can mod the Top Loader to have composite out like the Toaster so that’s something to think about. Nintendo NES Repair and Modding 198519938 bitCompositeDog BoneDog Bone ControllerFront loaderModNES 1NES Action SetNES Control DeckNES ControllersNES-001NES-101NES-2NintendoNintendo NESRFToasterTop Loader