Before the mid-1980s, video game controllers came in all shapes and sizes: chunky joysticks, dial knobs, and paddle wheels. They were experimental, sometimes awkward, and often uncomfortable for long play sessions. But in 1985, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America — and with it, a rectangular controller that changed everything. The … Read more
Among all the legendary consoles in Nintendo’s hardware lineup, the GameCube stands out as one of the most unique. Launched in 2001, this compact cube-shaped system was a departure from both its predecessor and competitors. While it didn’t dominate sales charts like the PlayStation 2, the GameCube earned a cult following for its library of … Read more
In 1996, Nintendo released a console that would change the trajectory of home gaming forever. The Nintendo 64 (N64) wasn’t just another iteration—it was a revolution. From introducing 3D graphics to popularizing the analog stick, this system marked a critical turning point in gaming history. In this article, Oldies Nest dives deep into how the … Read more
When people speak about the golden era of video games, few systems evoke more nostalgia and admiration than the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Launched in 1990 in Japan (as the Super Famicom) and 1991 in North America, the SNES cemented Nintendo’s dominance in the console market and introduced a generation to some of the … Read more
In the golden age of gaming, when home consoles were battling for living room dominance, Nintendo took a bold step—one that would change gaming forever. With the launch of the Game Boy in 1989, Nintendo made quality gaming truly portable. This unassuming gray brick didn’t just shrink video games—it transformed them into a lifestyle. More … Read more
In the wake of the 1983 video game crash, the American gaming industry lay in ruins. Retailers had lost confidence, customers felt burned by low-quality titles, and home consoles were considered a fading fad. But in 1985, a Japanese company dared to enter this broken market with a strange new machine called the Nintendo Entertainment … Read more
In a gaming world still reeling from the North American video game crash of 1983, one machine quietly launched in Japan and rewrote the rules forever. The Nintendo Family Computer, better known as the Famicom, didn’t just revive console gaming—it reinvented it. From humble beginnings to global domination as the NES, the Famicom became a … Read more