The NES: How it began, worked, and saved an industry
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On July 15, 1983, Nintendo sold its first Famicom. Gaming hasn't been the same since.
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The History of the NES, Nintendo Entertainment System, by Entertainment Center Spot
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Nintendo Entertainment System - Wikipedia
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Courier, a cyberpunk adventure game for the NES by Kevin Hanley — Kickstarter
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The NES: How it began, worked, and saved an industry
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List of Nintendo Entertainment System games - Wikipedia
Original Nintendo Entertainment System; model NES-001 This system has the ability to play a massive lineup of classic games including Super Mario
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