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History of All Things Nintendo
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Nintendo Entertainment System Released
In 1983 the NES was released. This was Nintendo's first video game system. -
GameBoy is Released
In 1989 the GameBoy was released. This was a huge success and a big step forward in hand held gaming. -
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Released
On November 21 1990 the SNES was released. This was Nintendo's attempt to come back at Sega and they ended up winning this battle by selling about 20 million more consoles. -
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History of Pokemon Games
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Pokemon Red and Green
On February 27 1996, Nintendo released pokemon Red and Green versions for the GameBoy. It was a huge success! -
Nintendo 64 Released
On June 23 1996 the Nintendo 64 was released. This was another big success and sold tons of units. -
Pokemon Blue is released in North America
On September 30 1998 Pokemon Blue version was released in North America. This is one of the very first games and it is the first one to be released in North America (not Japan.) -
GameBoy Color Released
On October 21 '98 Nintendo released their new system, the GameBoy color. This system would run some of the new Pokemon games, and IN COLOR! -
Nintendo sells 7 million games
It was a little more than a year after Pokemon's release in North America when Nintendo sold 7 million copies of the games. The top five selling games were all five of the Pokemon games at this point. -
Pokemon Gold and Silver
On October 14 2000 Pokemon Gold and Silver versions were released. These games were some of the most highly regarded Pokemon games of the series and were made for Nintendo's new system the GameBoy Color. -
Pokemon Stadium 2 Released
On March 26 2001 Pokemon Stadium 2 was released. This was unlike earlier games because it had no real story, but you could battle other Pokemon and become the best trainer in the world. It was made for the Nintendo 64 system. -
Nintendo Gamecube Released
On September 14 2001 the Nintendo Gamecube was released. This was the first Nintendo system to use optical discs, and was another big success. -
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Released
On March 17 2003 Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire versions were released. These games were highly regarded by Japanese critics before their release in North America and did extremely well here too. -
Nintendo DS Released
On November 21 2004 Nintendo's newest handheld system, the DS was released. This was a very popular system with a state of the art touch screen. -
Mew is released for GameBoy versions of Pokemon Games
OH MY GOSH. MEW FOR A POKEMON GAME??? HOLY GUACAMOLE THATS COOL! -
Wii is Released
On November 19 2006 the Wii console was released. This was the first system to incorporate movement and sensors to get a more lifelike playing experience. -
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Released
On April 22 2007 Pokemon Diamond and Pearl versions were released. This was a huge event as half a million people pre-ordered the game, and Nintendo threw a gigantic party at Rockefeller Plaza for the release of the game. -
Pokemon Black and White Released
On April 9 2010 Pokemon Black and White versions were released. These are the newest games and were made for the new Nintendo DS system.
