Nintendo · 1985 · Worldwide
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
The 8-bit system that revived the home console market after the 1983 crash.
Introduction
The 8-bit system that revived the home console market after the 1983 crash.
History
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) launched in 1985 from Nintendo. It became one of the defining systems of its era and laid the groundwork for future hardware from the same company.
Release Date
Released in 1985 (Worldwide).
Manufacturer
Nintendo.
Technical Specifications
- CPU
- Ricoh 2A03 @ 1.79 MHz
- Memory
- 2 KB RAM, 2 KB VRAM
- Media
- ROM cartridge
- Display
- Composite/RF output, 256x240
Best Games
- Super Mario Bros.
- The Legend of Zelda
- Metroid
- Mega Man 2
- Castlevania II
Legacy
It defined the modern side-scroller and proved software lock-in could save an industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the NES so successful?
Affordable hardware, a deep first-party catalog, and strict quality control.
What did NES stand for?
Nintendo Entertainment System.