NES
The 8-bit machine that rebuilt the American video game industry after the 1983 crash. Launched in New York City on October 18, 1985, the NES shipped with a lockout chip, the Seal of Quality — and a legendary library that made Super Mario, Zelda and Metroid household names.
01HARDWARETHE MACHINE
Specs and official accessories for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
SYSTEM SPECS
| CPU | Ricoh 2A03 (MOS 6502-based) · 8-bit @ 1.79 MHz |
| PPU | Ricoh 2C02 · 256×240 resolution · 64 sprites on screen |
| Colors | 25 simultaneous colors out of a 54-color palette |
| RAM | 2 KB work RAM + 2 KB video RAM |
| Audio | 5 channels — 2 square, 1 triangle, 1 noise, 1 DPCM |
| Media | 72-pin cartridges · 10NES lockout chip |
| Controller | D-pad · A/B · Start/Select · 2 ports |
| Lifespan | 1985–1995 · 61.9 million units sold worldwide |
OFFICIAL ACCESSORIES
Robotic Operating Buddy — the accessory that helped sell the NES as a 'toy'
The light gun. Duck Hunt's best friend
Arcade-style joystick with turbo fire
Ergonomic pad with sliding disc controller
Dance-on floor mat for World Class Track Meet
Wireless IR controller hub, 4 players
Wired 4-player adapter for Gauntlet nights
Mattel's motion controller — it's so bad
02GAMESNORTH AMERICAN RELEASES
Every licensed NES game officially released in North America — from 10-Yard Fight to Zoda's Revenge.
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