2011 Portable
Allowing for true 3D gaming, and no need for special glasses, the 3DS is sure to be a worldwide hit. With no release date yet, we can only hope it comes soon!
2006 Home Console
Codenamed the Revolution this console has changed the way we look at gaming. Appealing to non-gamers like adults, and the elderly, it has become a worldwide success, even outselling the NES.
2004 Portable
The Nintendo DS is the spiritual successor to the multi-screen Game & Watch toys and was originally developed as an alternative platform to the Game Boy line. Proving so successful with the combination of its top LCD and bottom touchscreen, the DS went on to replace the Game Boy line rather than run beside it and like the GBA, underwent several hardware revisions.
2001 Home Console
The Gamecube was Nintendo's answer to the sixth generation of game consoles. Distinguishing itself from its competitors, the GameCube had a distinctive colorscheme, as well as using a unique disc format produced specially for the console.
2001 Portable
Nintendo's last and most technologically advanced Game Boy, the GBA boasted power comparable to the SNES in handheld form. Codenamed "Project Atlantis", the GBA received numerous ports from the 16-Bit consoles, as well as becoming home to a large number of new series.
1996 Home Console
The N64, codenamed "Project Reality" was the first 64-Bit Nintendo console that used 3D graphics and rendering capabilities. It was also the last to use game cartridges.
1995 Portable
A portable system with a stereoscopic 3D effect allowing characters to move in and out of the background. It was a short-lived system and is now highly collectible among Nintendo enthusiasts.
1990 Home Console
Nintendo's greatest console, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It's full 16-Bit display put Sega under pressure, and eventually out of business.
1989 Portable
The first successful cartridge-based portable system. 8-Bit with a 4 color screen. It was followed by the Game Boy Color with 56 simultaneous colour display.
1983 Home Console
An 8-Bit home videogame system and the first generation of Nintendo consoles. The Japanese and American systems have different names and designs.
1980-1991 Portable LCD Handheld
The Game & Watch was Nintendo's first foray into handheld gaming, developed by the father of the Game Boy, Gunpei Yokoi. Combining games on an LCD screen with a clock function, the Game & Watch paved the way for the success of the Game Boy which was to follow.
1977-1980 Home Game Systems
The Nintendo Color TV Games came built in with packs of games. Many versions of Light Tennis (Pong) were made, and other games such as Block Breaker, and Racing 112 were sold. They were very popular in Japan, but weren't sold worldwide.
1973-Present Coin-op
It began in 1973 with the Laser Clay Shooting System! From there Nintendo made all sorts of arcade related machines. Donkey Kong, Popeye, Mario Kart, and Punch-Out!! were some of the arcade machines produced and sold to consumers.
1966-1981 Toy Line
From 1966 until 1981, Nintendo went from producing hadafuda playing cards, to toys for all ages. Some like the Love Tester and Ultra Hand sold millions and were a huge success!