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The First NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)

Oct 18, 1985

Nintendo releases a limited batch of Nintendo Entertainment Systems in New York City, quietly launching the most influential videogame platform of all time.

Gameboy Released

Apr 21, 1989

ame Boy is the most successful video game system ever released.

Super NES Released

Nov 21, 1990

More processing power meant more entertaining games which helped the SNES sell more than 49 million systems worldwide.

Game Boy Pocket

Apr 21, 1996

The Game Boy Pocket found its way into gamers� school backpacks all over the world. It was smaller than the original Game Boy and came in a variety of colors.

Nintendo 64

Jun 23, 1996

Super Mario 64 was the system�s showcase game and thrilled millions with its amazing graphics and gameplay.

GameBoy Advanced Released

Mar 21, 2001

Featuring a larger screen and better graphics than previous versions of the Game Boy, the GBA would go on to sell tens of millions of units worldwide.

Nintendo Gamecube

Sep 14, 2001

2001 also saw the release of the Nintendo GameCube which one-upped the graphics and gameplay of the N64. It was the first Nintendo system to use optical discs instead of cartridges for its games.

Gameboy Advanced SP Released

Feb 14, 2003

Released in 2003, the Game Boy Advance SP had the same size screen as the Game Boy Advance, but the GBA SP was dramatically smaller, lighter, and folded in a clamshell design to become truly pocket portable. It also featured a rechargeable battery and backlit screen.

Nintendo DS Released

Nov 21, 2004

Featuring two screens, including a touch screen, a microphone, built-in Wi-Fi capability, and backward compatibility, the DS is an incredibly successful portable gaming device beating its rivals in the marketplace by a wide margin.

Wii Released

Dec 2, 2006

In 2006, Nintendo introduced the Wii and with it several advanced, revolutionary features. Wireless motion-sensitive remote controllers, built-in Wi-Fi capability, and a host of other features have made the Wii the best-selling latest generation console system in the world.

Nintendo DSi Released

Mar 28, 2010

n April, Nintendo DSi introduced a revised portable system with two cameras and wireless access to downloadable games via the Nintendo DSi Shop. Wii Sports Resort built on the Wii Sports phenomenon and included the new Wii MotionPlus accessory, which made motion controls even more precise. Wii Fit Plus brought new options and activities to the fitness software and New Super Mario Bros. Wii brought the hand-held game to the home console. The Nintendo DS family of systems set a new all-time calend