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The Systems


3DS

Nintendo 3DS

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!

Wii

Nintendo Wii

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.

Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS

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.

Nintendo GameCube

Nintendo GameCube

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.

Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance

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.

N64

Nintendo 64

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.

Virtual Boy

Nintendo Virtual Boy

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.

SNES

Super Nintendo Entertainment System

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.

Game Boy

Nintendo Game Boy

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.

NES

Nintendo Entertainment System

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.

Game & Watch

Game & Watch

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.

Color TV Game

Color TV Game

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.

Arcade

Arcade

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.

Toys

Early Toys & Games

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!