Fact File
Platform: NES
Release: October 18, 1985
Genre: Light-Gun
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2 (Alternating/Simultaneous)
NES Launch Games Revealed
The Nintendo Entertainment System is just weeks from launch, and we finally know what games will accompany it ...
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The NES Is Here
The home videogame market twitches back to life with the Nintendo Entertainment System - available now in New York ...
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NES Hands-On Impressions
Craig goes hands-on with the NES. Find out what he thinks so far ...
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Nintendo’s First NES Commercial Is Here
Witness the birth of R.O.B. the Robot in Nintendo's first commercial ...
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Nintendo Demos The NES At Malls
The New York launch is fully underway, with Nintendo expanding to malls to demo the NES and its accessories ...
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Can’t Get A NES? Check Out Your Local Arcade!
Nintendo quietly released a majority of NES launch games into arcades over the past 1.5 years ...
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Nobody Beats The Wiz Now Carrying The NES
Grab the new system for $139 just in time for the holidays! ...
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Crazy Eddie Has NES In Stock For Christmas
At $139, you'd be insane to pass up this deal ...
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Californians Rejoice! The NES Is Officially Available
Target is now carrying the new console and games ...
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The NES Continues To Rollout Across California
Federated is the latest retailer to advertise the NES ...
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NES Availability Letter
Nintendo details where to find a NES if you don't have them in your city yet ...
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The NES Now Has Two Configurations
You can now buy the Deluxe Set or the Control Deck packages ...
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This Holiday Will Be Make Or Break For New Video Game Systems
This Christmas will determine whether video games can make a triumphant return or not ...
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Fox Stereo Has NES Deluxe Set At Lowest Price Seen
Who knew a stereo store would be the ideal place to score the NES? ...
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NES Pamphlet At Retailers
This take-home pamphlet details the NES and the games currently available ...
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NES Games Reviewed By Ed Semrad
After his scathing review of the console, find out what he thinks of the games ...
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Sears Wish Book Features NES & More Exciting Toys
Video games make a return to one of the most popular catalogs in America ...
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Compucentre In Canada Has NES & Sega Advertised
If you live in the Great White North and are looking for this year's hottest toys, you're in luck ...
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Target Warns May Not Get More NES In Before Christmas
Many of its stores are sold out, but you can get a rain check. ...
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CES: Nintendo Announces Holiday Sales Figures
Nintendo had a stunning holiday sales season, cementing it as the #1 video game company ...
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Toys R Us Advertising Sega Master System & Nintendo Entertainment System
Toys R Us knows what kids want this Christmas! ...
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NES Commercials Round-Up
Check out some of the latest NES commercial airing right now for Rad Racer, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! and Top Gun ...
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CES: Nintendo Announces New NES Configurations
Say goodbye to R.O.B. and hello to the NES Action Set! ...
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NES Action Set Finally Restocked At Retailers
Supplies have finally caught up with demand and stores once again have them in stock ...
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Nintendo & Third Parties Discontinue Over 40 NES Games
Chip shortage and retailer shelf space to blame ...
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CES: Nintendo Introduces New NES Bundle: NES Power Set
Comes packed with innovative Power Pad, Zapper, 2 controllers, Control Deck, Super Mario Bros., Duck Hunt, and World Class Track Meet ...
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June 1988 Computer Entertainer
Complete coverage of Nintendo at the 1988 Summer CES. See what new NES Game Paks were announced ...
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The NES Power Set Is Now Available
Check out some footage from the recent CES as well as the first commercial for the new package! ...
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1988 Sears Wish Book & J.C. Penney Christmas Catalog
Which toys and video games are on your Christmas wish lists? ...
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Video Game Advertising Expected To Grow In 1989; Plus Latest NES Commercials
As the market expands, expect more video game advertising to pop up. Take a look at some of the latest commercials airing right now! ...
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1989 Sears Wish Book & J.C. Penney Christmas Catalogs
The NES is once again topping holiday wish lists across the country! ...
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Warp Zone Premiere Episode
We cover the early NES games (Super Mario Bros., 10-Yard Fight, Gradius, etc.), Nintendo Fun Club News #1 & more! ...
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