♟️ ABOUT THE ITEM

Up for grabs is an incredibly rare find for retro gaming collectors, computer historians, and chess enthusiasts: a Vintage 1992 Mephisto Supermini Electronic Chess Computer in pristine New Old Stock (NOS) / Open Box condition.

Designed and engineered by the legendary Hegener & Glaser in Germany, this premium pocket-sized travel chess system is a beautiful milestone of 1990s computerized gaming tech. The unit features a sleek, compact clamshell design enclosing a magnetic sensory grid and an integrated 4-digit LCD screen that displays piece positions, coordinates, and clock times.

Because it is New Old Stock, this device has sat safely tucked away since its original manufacture date over three decades ago. It provides a rare opportunity to own a clean, unplayed piece of computerized chess history.

⚙️ SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SPECS

Brand: Mephisto / Hegener & Glaser (Germany) [1]

Model: Supermini (Released 1992) [1]

Condition: New Old Stock (NOS) / Open Box

Display: 4-Character LCD screen display [1]

Controls: 15-button multi-functional keypad matrix [1]

Power Source: 3x AAA Batteries (giving an incredibly efficient ~100 hours of continuous gameplay!) [1]

Features: Built-in opening library book, position verification, game save memory feature, and multiple specialized skill levels from beginner to advanced club level.

🔍 CONDITION REPORT

This item is listed as New Old Stock (NOS) / Open Box:

The Device: Immaculate cosmetic condition. The matte black finish is clean and free of handling oils, scratches, or wear. The battery compartment is pristine and clean with absolutely no historical corrosion or leakage.

The Screen & Buttons: The LCD screen is clear and scratch-free, and all keypad buttons retain their firm tactile factory click.

Accessories: Comes complete with its original factory set of peg-style magnetic chess pieces, original user instruction manuals, and documentation.

The Box: The original outer retail packaging is included and shows only minor, expected light shelf wear/rubbing from decades of storage.

Please review all high-resolution listing photos carefully to verify its excellent condition before finalizing your purchase.