- Brand
- Nintendo
- Original Release Date
- July 31, 1989
- Hardware Versions
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $179
- Weight
- 5 lbs.
The NES, otherwise known as the Nintendo Entertainment System, is a console released in 1989. by video game developer and manufacturer, Nintendo. Released in 1989, the console is home to many popular franchises like Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and more.
+ See More
Page 4
8 NES Franchises That Ended In One Generation
These video game franchises were some of the most short-lived on the NES and never progressed past their first generation.
River City Ransom Director Has Died
Mitsuhiro Yoshida, Miracle Kidz president and director of the popular NES beat 'em up River City Ransom, passes away suddenly.
Every Major Game Nintendo Has Ever Canceled
Nintendo is known for its strict quality control, and sometimes even the biggest titles don't live up to the publisher's high standards.
All the Free Nintendo Switch Online Games You Can Play Right Now
Here are all the free original titles and classic NES/SNES games that Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can play on their consoles.
11 Games That Defined The NES (That Weren't Made By Nintendo)
Nintendo may have dominated the early-days console landscape, but other companies released games like Final Fantasy that became iconic for the NES.
The Best NES Games On Nintendo Switch Online
The Nintendo Switch, enables players to play retro SNES and NES games with upscaled resolutions. Here are the best NES games.
10 Forgotten NES Games with Awesome Cover Art
Though the games themselves were often held back by the limitations of the console, these forgotten NES games feature some of the best box art around.
7 Facts About The 1983 Video Game Crash
With how huge console gaming is today, it's hard to believe that it nearly died out 40 years ago.
10 Consoles That Predate The NES (& Their Best Games)
Before Nintendo changed the home gaming market with the NES, there was Atari, Intellivision, and more.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Player Makes New Out of Bounds Discovery Decades After Release
A new out-of-bounds glitch is discovered for Super Mario Bros. 3 that allows players to swap from Mario to Luigi in an odd way.
YouTuber Finds and Restores 'Roadkill' NES
A YouTuber shares images of an original Nintendo Entertainment System abandoned on the side of the highway and gives it a new home.
All of Beetlejuice's Video Game Appearances
The ghost with the most hasn't had the most prolific gaming career, but Beetlejuice's enduring popularity leaves some untapped potential.
Gamers Can Invest in a Copy of an Ultra-Rare Game Now
An investment site is allowing gamers to buy shares of a sealed copy of one of the most incredibly rare and valuable NES cartridges in existence.
Scientists Build Robotic Hand That Can Play Super Mario Bros.
A team of scientific researchers at University of Maryland create a robotic hand capable of playing Super Mario Bros. on an NES controller.
Custom Friday the 13th NES Console Has Matching Controllers, Sound Effects
Artist creates an incredible custom Friday the 13th NES console with sound effects, impressive paint job, and a pair of matching controllers.
Using Older Nintendo Consoles to Predict Next-Gen Switch's Release Date
A true successor to the Nintendo Switch will arrive eventually, and based on past consoles, a guess can be made for what year it will show up.
Sealed Copy of Legend of Zelda Sells for Incredible Amount at Auction
A rare variant of The Legend of Zelda for NES breaks the world record for most expensive video game collectible in an online auction.
Fan Builds Working NES System into an NES Cartridge
A fan post on Reddit shows off a working Nintendo Entertainment System that has been built into an old NES cartridge using some technical skills.
Nintendo Fan Builds Real-Life Recreation of Dev's Original 19th Century Office
A fan who prides themselves of being a collector of all thing Nintendo builds a replica of the old Nintendo office, dating back to the 19th century.
Super Mario Bros. 'Perfect' Speedrun Sets New Record
A new Super Mario Bros. speedrun world record is set by Twitch streamer Niftski, shaving off an impressive 282 milliseconds to finally hit 4:54.