Nintendo
Nintendo are probably the most famous video game maker of
them all. The huge Japanese corporation had dominated the market for much
of the post 8-bit home computer period. Their success is often attributed
to software quality and innovation in hardware design.
Nintendo had early success
in the handheld game market with a huge range of games. Over the years
they experimented with different technologies to create some superb
game designs. Different models include double screens, individual
controllers in the Micro VS models, crystal transparent displays and
colour LCDS. They are now quite collectable probably due to the small
size and the fact that they are fairly common. Millions were made
and sold in most major markets across the world.
Know as the Family computer
in Japan, the NES was very popular. Classic titles include the first
Zelda games.
One of the best selling game units of all time. This small handheld system has been released
in many forms with the latest Advanced model being released early
this year.
Our favourite system here
at retro-games, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System has an excellent
catalogue of classic games including possibly the best game of all time
Mario Kart. Released in 1991 as the
super Famicom in Japan, it was later called the Super Nintendo in
Europe and the US.
A 3D system only ever
released in the US and Japan. It plays games in a kind of red screen
3D effect. Bad press due to the fact that it gives the user a headache
after playing for more than 15 mins pretty much killed it off straight
away.
Another example of Nintendo magic, a much underrated console with loads of top quality games.
Zelda 64 was given the title of Best game ever in Edge magazine.
Another addition to Nintendo's
line-up. Sales hampered slightly by lack of DVD drive (which everyone
wanted for Christmas) but didn't stand a chance against the mighty PS2.
A return to form for with sales passing 10m consoles in it's first 12 months.
Bringing good old fashioned gameplay back to the masses (Super Mario Galaxy) along with innovation (wii Sports).
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