Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) (ITA)
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a popular video game console that was first released in North America in 1985.
It was developed and produced by Nintendo, a Japanese video game company, and quickly became a cultural phenomenon, helping to revive the video game industry after the video game crash of 1983.
The NES was designed to be affordable, simple to use, and family-friendly, with a distinctive grey and black color scheme and a distinctive boxy design. It was bundled with a game called "Super Mario Bros.," which became one of the most iconic and successful video games of all time.
The NES used a variety of innovative hardware technologies, including a custom 8-bit microprocessor and a specialized graphics processing unit (GPU) that allowed for the creation of detailed 2D graphics and scrolling backgrounds. It also introduced the use of a standardized gamepad controller with a directional pad and two buttons, which became a standard for console gaming for decades to come.
Over the years, the NES has become an iconic piece of gaming history, with many classic games and franchises associated with the console, such as "The Legend of Zelda," "Metroid," "Castlevania," and "Final Fantasy." Despite being over three decades old, the NES remains a beloved console among retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors.
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Release Date: 1985
Model: NESE-001 (ITA)