The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a third-generation home video game console released by Nintendo in 1983 in Japan as the Famicom and later i... The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a third-generation home video game console released by Nintendo in 1983 in Japan as the Famicom and later in 1985 in North America. The NES played a pivotal role in revitalizing the video game industry following the 1983 crash. Known for its 8-bit architecture, the console offered groundbreaking games like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid. The NES introduced features like interchangeable cartridges, a user-friendly controller, and third-party game development partnerships. Its success established Nintendo as a dominant force in the gaming industry and made the NES an iconic part of gaming history. Expand