Nintendo Entertainment System, 1987
THF155639 / Nintendo Entertainment System, 1987
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Artifact Overview
The Nintendo Entertainment System catalyzed the revival of home video game consoles in the United States. While the US was recovering from the "Video Game Crash of 1983," the acclaimed "Famicom" system was released in Japan. When adapted for North American markets as the NES in 1985, sales skyrocketed. Nintendo reinvigorated gaming, establishing rigorous quality standards, game testing, and debugging.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Video game
Date Made
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2012.13.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Michael Endelman.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in (box)
Width: 16.5 in
Length: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
In red on game console: Nintendo ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Decals, in part, on bottom of console: MODEL NO. :NES-001 / COPYRIGHT 1985 / N2225956
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