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Brand:
Nintendo
Original Release Date:
July 31, 1989
Hardware Versions:
Nintendo Entertainment System
Original MSRP (USD):
$179
Weight:
5 lbs.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an evolution for the series in many ways, but it also pulls directly from the original NES title.

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Every Mario Game On The NES, Ranked

The Nintendo Entertainment System is where Mario become one of gaming's most iconic characters. Here are his best and worst games on the console.

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Gamer Buys One of the Most Controversial Nintendo Add-Ons Ever

A Nintendo fan proudly shows off a picture of their recent purchase of one of the company’s most recognizable and controversial accessories ever.

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People often complain about certain games being impossible to beat, but this was especially true when it came to the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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Original NES Legend of Zelda Can Be Played in VR Thanks to a Doom Mod

The Legend of Zelda gets a virtual reality transformation as a fan uses a Doom mod to make the classic RPG playable from another perspective.

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As one of the most important game consoles in history, the NES had a strong launch filled with iconic titles like Duck Hunt and Super Mario Bros.

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The NES had a great library of games, but these titles ended up being worth the most. You won't believe why.

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Young Gamer Opens Xbox Console Box at Christmas, But Gets a Retro Surprise

The holiday season is a popular time for parents to gift modern game consoles to their kids, but one young gamer got a flash from the past.

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A History of Die Hard Games

Die Hard is definitely a Christmas film round these parts, and it's the perfect season to dive into the series' surprisingly long video game history.

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A History of Home Alone Games

The holiday season is in full swing, and gamers might be feeling nostalgic for some classic NES, SNES, and Sega Home Alone gameplay.

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Fan Creates ROM Hack That Takes The Legend of Zelda in a New Direction

A new ROM hack focused on dungeons allows players to play The Legend of Zelda with updated rules that make it feel like a whole new adventure.

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Delivery Person Finds Wii Fit Balance Boards Used as Door Mat

A set of retired Wii Fit balance boards are seen being used as doormats in a retirement home in this out-of-the-box style of thinking.

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Nintendo and Sega Console Launch Prices Adjusted for Inflation

Nintendo and Sega used to be fierce rivals, and when console prices are adjusted for inflation, it's easy to see why they had skin in the game.

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Unreleased NES Games Hit Ebay for Thousands of Dollars

A pair of rare unreleased NES titles are up for grabs on eBay and could fetch thousands of dollars as pieces of video game history.

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These video game franchises were some of the most short-lived on the NES and never progressed past their first generation.

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