Nintendo Entertainment System
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Original Release Date
- July 31, 1989
- Hardware Versions
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $179
- Weight
- 5 lbs.
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Best NES Game From Every Year Of The Console's Life
The NES' prominence as a home console simply can't be overlooked, especially with these top-tier titles from the console's life.
Unopened NES Games Sell for Ridiculous Prices Online
Retro game collecting continues to draw attention in online sales, including one collection of unopened NES games that recently sold for top dollar.
DKOldies Has Been Hacked
DKoldies, an online seller of retro consoles, games, and accessories, is hacked by a frustrated fan who reveals the site's high markups.
Metroid Fan Is Recreating the Original Game for Game Boy
A dedicated Metroid fan is recreating the original NES game in the style of Metroid 2 to work on the Game Boy handheld console.
Impressive Infographic Shows the 10 Best-Selling Games on Each Major Nintendo System
An impressive infographic showcases the 10 best-selling games on each major console Nintendo has released since the NES.
Nintendo Switch Online Is Adding 5 Rare Games Today
The Nintendo Switch Online subscription service is adding five games developed by Rare for subscribers to check out later today.
6 Hardest NES Games Published By Square Or Enix, Ranked
The NES is home to a variety of challenging gaming experiences. Here are the hardest titles Square and Enix published for the console.
Dog Speedruns NES Game To Raise Money For Charity
A talented dog speedruns a lesser-known NES platformer to raise money for charity during this year's Awesome Games Done Quick livestream.
'Beating Tetris Is Not a Life Goal' TV News Host Criticizes Kid Who Beat NES Tetris
A TV news host criticized the 13-year-old player who recently broke an astonishing Tetris record, stating, 'Beating Tetris is not a life goal.'
NES Tetris Has Finally Been 'Beaten' After 34 Years
The NES version of Tetris is arguably 'beaten' after 34 years, as a player manages to mark a historic milestone for the game.
8 Best NES Boss Fights, Ranked
The NES possessed several fantastic boss fights that are still memorable. These were some of the best.
6 Most Important Gaming Events Of The 1980s
The 1980s were a pivotal decade in gaming and helped shape the industry into what it has become today.
Best Romances In NES Games
While NES games might have more simplified storytelling, that doesn't mean character romances don't still thrive.
The 10 Best Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked
The best video game consoles left behind a lasting legacy thanks to their fantastic libraries and the innovation that they brought to the industry.
ESRB Rating Hints at Konami Classic Game Re-Release
The ESRB Ratings board gives a rating to a new, yet currently unannounced, re-release of a classic Konami game based on a licensed IP.
The 27 Rarest Nintendo Games (& How Much They’re Worth)
When it comes to rare and valuable video games, Nintendo is the king. These are the fifteen rarest Nintendo games, and how much they worth.
8 Extremely Hard NES Platformers, Ranked
The legendary Nintendo Entertainment System featured some pretty tough platformers, even by today's standards.
10 Best Characters That Debuted On The NES
The Nintendo Entertainment System provided players with some of the most iconic characters in gaming, and here are some still known today.
Nintendo Composer Shares How He Created the Iconic Super Mario Bros. Theme
A longtime composer at Nintendo details how he created the music of the original Super Mario Bros., including the game's iconic "Ground Theme."
35 Years Later, Super Mario Bros. 3 is Still the Benchmark for Platforming Games
Today marks the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. 3's initial release, and the title still stands as the exemplar of the platforming genre.