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History of the Nintendo Corporation

  • Began Manufacturing "Hanafuda" Japanese Playing Cards

    Began Manufacturing "Hanafuda" Japanese Playing Cards
    Nintendo Founder Fusajiro Yamauchi started manufacturing Hanafuda cards in Kyoto
  • Nintendo was Established as an Unlimited Partnership

    Nintendo was Established as an Unlimited Partnership
    The company, Nintendo, was established
  • Renamed The Nintendo Company

    Renamed The Nintendo Company
    Renamed to the Nintendo Company and started making games
  • First Nintendo Game System

    First Nintendo Game System
    Developed first Videogame system in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric
  • Nintendo of America created

    Nintendo of America created
    Nintendo of America established in NYC
  • Game & Watch Released

    Game & Watch Released
    First portable game system created
  • The Nintendo Entertainment System was released

    The Nintendo Entertainment System was released
    The NES (Famicom in Japan) was released, revolutionizing the home console market
  • The Game Boy was Released

    The Game Boy was Released
    The Game Boy released as the first portable console with a cartridge-based system. Became the 3rd most selling console ever as of today
  • Nintendo 64 was launched

    Nintendo 64 was launched
    The Nintendo 64 was released. giving customers the first 64-bit videogame system at home
  • Nintendo DS Consoles rleased

    Nintendo DS Consoles rleased
    Nintendo DS family was created, creating the 2nd highest selling console family of all time