NES

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.

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Brand
Nintendo
Original Release Date
July 31, 1989
Hardware Versions
Nintendo Entertainment System
Original MSRP (USD)
$179
Weight
5 lbs.

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The Shapeshifter Passes Another Kickstarter Funding Milestone

Bringing its Kickstarter campaign to a close, the upcoming Game Boy title The Shapeshifter surpasses its final milestone.

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10 NES Glitches That Made Games Unbeatable

Glitches can badly impede your progress in any game. These NES titles become unbeatable once you encounter these glitches.

The Shapeshifter Getting Enhanced NES Port

The Shapeshifter surpasses yet another milestone on Kickstarter, meaning that the Game Boy game will be ported to NES consoles at a later date.

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10 Interesting Facts About The NES' Development

Essentially the definitive classic of classic consoles, there are lots of obscure and interesting facts behind the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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Smash Bros. Fan Plays Ultimate Using Original R.O.B. Toy

A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fan successfully controls the in-game combatant R.O.B. using an original R.O.B. unit from the 1980s.

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Nintendo Announces New NES and SNES Games for Switch Online

Nintendo announces five new games coming to Nintendo Switch Online in December 2020, with Donkey Kong Country 3 being the stand-out addition.

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The 10 Best Selling NES Games, Ranked By Sales

As the classic console that defined gaming for an entire generation, it's no surprise that the NES sold a lot of games. But which ones sold best?

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Original Fire Emblem Releasing Outside of Japan for the First Time

The very first Fire Emblem game is finally coming to the West for Switch, though Nintendo has given modern tweaks for accessibility.

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Software Developer Makes NES Game That Tracks the International Space Station in Realtime

The Nintendo Entertainment System is 35-years old, but that hasn't stopped one software developer from creating a unique piece of software.

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Donkey Kong Country 2 and More Headed to Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo reveals that Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is headed to Nintendo Switch Online, as are three other SNES and NES titles.

NES: 10 Rare Nintendo Games You Can Only Find On Emulators

The NES was an incredibly impactful console for Nintendo and gaming culture. Here are some of the hardest games to play without an emulator.

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LEGO NES is Back in Stock At Various Retailers

After quickly selling through its initial stock earlier this month, the LEGO NES set is back in stock for those with the money to spare.

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Nintendo Switch Lifetime Sales Pass the Original NES

The Switch continues to balloon in sales hitting milestone after milestone and now its most recent honor is selling more than the NES.

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15 Best Games to Play With Nintendo Switch Online

There are many NES, SNES, and other titles available to play through the Nintendo Switch Online service, but these 15 stand out as the best.

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LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System Revealed

LEGO confirms the previously leaked LEGO NES, which will include a game cartridge and TV, and will be compatible with the LEGO Mario figure.

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Is LEGO Releasing a Nintendo Entertainment System Set This Summer?

Nintendo and LEGO may be teaming up to release a LEGO inspired NES console with a controller and retro TV to hit all the nostalgia buttons.

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New Emulator Gives Classic Games 3D Look

An emulator released on Steam Early Access today called 3dSen converts 70 NES games and modern homebrew titles into full 3D, with more planned.

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Lost NES Game Brought to Life From Floppy Disks

The Video Game History Foundation uncovers the unreleased work of programmer Chris Oberth using floppy disks, with impressive results.

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Nintendo Switch Online Adds More Free NES and SNES Games for May 2020

Four new classic NES and SNES games will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online platform on May 20, bringing the total on offer to a whopping 82.

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Nintendo Adding New NES and SNES Games to Switch Online

On February 19th, two new games from the NES and two new games from the SNES will be added to Nintendo Switch Online's game library.