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The '''Nintendo Entertainment System''', also known as the '''NES''', is the first home console of Nintendo. It is known as '''Famicom''', short for '''Family Computer''' in Japan and other parts of Asia. Some of its games are rereleased on the [[Virtual Console]]. Many series have started with this 8-bit system, as well as many future games being inspired by the console.


The NES is the first home console of Nintendo. It is known as ''Famicom'', short for ''Family Computer'' in Japan. Some of its game are rereleased on the [[VC]]. Many series have started with this 8-bit system, like Metroid, Mario, Zelda, Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Mega Man, ...
The NES uses 8-Bit graphics, a huge improvement over the Atari 2100. Even so, the system is said to be responsible for the "Birth of Video Games." Its successor is known as the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]].
 
==Popular Titles==
Many game series have begun on the NES. Its most popular titles are:
*''Super Mario Bros.''
*''The Legend of Zelda''
*''[[Metroid]]''
*''Mega Man''
*''Donkey Kong''
*''Mother''
*''Ice Climber''
*''Kid Icarus''
*''Kirby Super Star''
*''Castlevania''
*''Final Fantasy''
*''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''


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[[File:Nes.jpg|thumb|The NES and two controllers. The Nintendo Entertainment System, also known as the NES, is the first home console of Nintendo. It is known as Famicom, short for Family Computer in Japan and other parts of Asia. Some of its games are rereleased on the Virtual Console. Many series have started with this 8-bit system, as well as many future games being inspired by the console.

The NES uses 8-Bit graphics, a huge improvement over the Atari 2100. Even so, the system is said to be responsible for the "Birth of Video Games." Its successor is known as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Popular Titles

Many game series have begun on the NES. Its most popular titles are:

  • Super Mario Bros.
  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Metroid
  • Mega Man
  • Donkey Kong
  • Mother
  • Ice Climber
  • Kid Icarus
  • Kirby Super Star
  • Castlevania
  • Final Fantasy
  • Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
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