Launched 1983 (JP/Famicom), 1985 (NA), 1986–1987 (EU/UK). Nintendo’s 8-bit classic revitalised home gaming with crisp sprites, catchy chiptunes, and simple, durable cartridge design. The NES introduced the iconic rectangular controller and a wave of accessories—Zapper light gun, R.O.B., Power Pad—that defined living-room play in the late ’80s. A legendary library made it timeless: Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Mega Man, Castlevania, Punch-Out!!, Duck Hunt, and more. Beloved by retro fans and collectors, the NES remains the benchmark for classic console fun and nostalgia.
