The Nintendo Entertainment System, commonly referred to as the NES, is an 8-bit video game console developed by Nintendo and released in North America in 1985. It was marketed to appeal to a wider audience than its competitors and featured a unique industrial design than was heavily inspired by video tape recorders.
🧃 Juicy details
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
| Units sold (worldwide) | 62 million |
| NA release date | October 18th, 1985 |
🔆 Legacy
The NES was an enormous commercial success for Nintendo and remained popular for almost a decade after its initial release, even after the arrival of faster and more powerful systems in the following years. Its impact on popular culture helped in establishing video games as a meaningful and lasting hobby for millions of people around the world.
