Since then, Nintendo has been respected as a titan of the videogame industry. In a big risk, 1985’s Nintendo Entertainment System proved to be a massive success and is credited with reviving the videogame market in the U.S. When the videogame industry crash of 1983 occurred, many thought they were entering the home console far too late. Throughout the 70s they also produced many popular arcade games. In a bid to stay profitable, Nintendo branched out into all kinds of other avenues including a taxi service and instant ramen noodles.īy the 1970s, Nintendo had refocused itself on entertainment and toys. The interests of the Japanese public had gravitated towards other pastimes. It would only be one month later that Thomas Edison would unveil his first motion picture.įor decades Nintendo enjoyed success with their playing cards, but by the 1950s their luck seemed to be running out. For historical context, the Eiffel tower had only finished construction six months earlier and the London police were still investigating the crimes of Jack the Ripper.
They started out as manufacturers of Hanafuda, traditional Japanese playing cards. The company we now call Nintendo formed in the September of 1889. We’ll also help you decide which Switch model is the best for you, what exclusive games are available for the console and how to use it's interface. Here we’ll walk you through a brief history of Nintendo as a company and its consoles. The Nintendo Switch has been with us for just over five years now, and it’s still one of the best gaming options out there.
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