Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Sales Numbers and List of Games (2024)

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a home video game console developed and produced by Nintendo. It was first released in Japan in 1983 and later in North America in 1985. The NES is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential consoles in the history of video games, and it played a key role in revitalizing the video game industry after the video game crash of 1983.

The NES featured a distinctive design with a boxy shape and a front-loading cartridge slot. It introduced a range of now-iconic game franchises, including Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid. The console’s graphics were advanced for the time and the game library was diverse and expansive, appealing to a wide range of players.

The NES also introduced the now-standard button layout for console controllers, featuring a directional pad and A/B buttons. The console’s controller also featured a start and select button, and some games could use a light gun accessory.

The NES sold over 60 million units worldwide and has a legacy that has lasted for over three decades. It was succeeded by the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), which further expanded Nintendo’s reach and influence in the video game industry. The NES remains a beloved console among many gamers and continues to be emulated and re-released on modern platforms today.

Nintendo Entertainment System Facts and Stats:

• Manufacturer: Nintendo
• Year Released: 1983
• Year Discontinued: 1995
• Number of Nintendo Entertainment System sold all time: 61.91 million consoles
• Number of Nintendo Entertainment System games sold all time: 500.01 million games

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List of Nintendo Entertainment System Games:

Here is our enormous collection of Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) games and detailed information on each As always, new games are added to this collection regularly.

Click on a game listing to find out much more about it.