Nintendo is a video game company that produces both hardware and software. It's known for its popular game franchises such as Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Pokemon.
Founded in 1889 as a playing card company in Japan
Began producing video games in the 1970s
Released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985, which became a massive success in the video game market
In the 1990s, released iconic games such as Super Mario World and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Continued to release successful consoles such as the Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and Nintendo DS
In 2006, released the Wii, which revolutionized gaming with its motion-based controls
Currently, the company is still producing successful hardware and software, with the Nintendo Switch being their latest console release in 2017
Known for their PlayStation brand, Sony is a direct competitor to Nintendo and produces their own consoles and games.
Microsoft is another direct competitor, producing the Xbox brand of consoles and games.
With the rise of mobile gaming, companies such as Apple and Google are now becoming competitors as well.
A hybrid console that can be played both on a TV and on the go as a handheld device.
One of Nintendo's most iconic game franchises, featuring the plumber Mario and his adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Another iconic franchise, this action-adventure game series follows the hero Link as he saves the kingdom of Hyrule.
A series of role-playing games where players catch and train creatures called Pokemon to battle and become the best Pokemon trainer.
A life simulation game where the player lives in a village full of talking animals and performs various activities such as fishing, bug catching, and decorating their house.
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console that can be played both on a TV and on the go as a handheld device, while the Nintendo Switch Lite is solely a handheld device and cannot be played on a TV.
As of 2021, the Nintendo DS holds the title of the best-selling console from Nintendo with over 154 million units sold worldwide.
Yes, Nintendo is still producing consoles. Their latest console release is the Nintendo Switch.
The latest game in the Mario franchise is Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, released in 2021 for the Nintendo Switch.
Many classic Nintendo games are available to purchase on the Nintendo Switch's eShop, and the console also has a subscription service called Nintendo Switch Online that allows access to a library of classic games.