Nintendo Entertainment System
Gadget2 list appearances
Created by Nintendo designer Masayuki Uemura, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) launched as the Family Computer (Famicom) in Japan on July 15, 1983, and in the United States in 1985. Selling 61.91 million consoles worldwide and hosting more than 1,000 licensed titles, the NES rebuilt the North American home console market following the 1983 video game crash. Following the 1983 U.S. console crash, Nintendo positioned the NES as a VCR-like 'entertainment system' with front-loading cartridges and the R.O.B. robotic accessory to overcome retailer skepticism. After a limited U.S. launch in October 1985, nationwide U.S. distribution began in February 1986. Powered by an 8-bit Ricoh 2A03 CPU (MOS 6502 core at 1.79 MHz, 2 KB RAM) paired with a Picture Processing Unit (PPU) and ROM cartridge ('Game Pak') media. Standardized the horizontal D-pad + A/B/Select/Start controller layout, replacing Atari-era joysticks.
1-Tap Primary Ranking Ballot
Overview#5 Full List
Does Nintendo Entertainment System deserve the #5 spot on “Top 10 Best Gaming Consoles Ranked”?
#5 Nintendo Entertainment System?
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Best Gaming Consoles Ranked
Best Rank
#5
across all lists
Avg Position
#6
across 2 lists
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Nintendo Entertainment System rank higher than #5 in Gaming Consoles Ranked?
Ranked #5 on "Top 10 Best Gaming Consoles Ranked". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
Be the first to vote on this ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nintendo Entertainment System's highest community ranking?⌄
Nintendo Entertainment System is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Best Gaming Consoles Ranked" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Nintendo Entertainment System?⌄
Nintendo Entertainment System appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including GAMING.
What the internet says
Structured Facts & Specifications
Verified highlightsCPU
Ricoh 2A03 (MOS 6502-based, 8-bit, 1.79 MHz NTSC; 2A07 PAL)
RAM / Storage
2 KB internal RAM
Release Dates
July 15, 1983 (Japan, Famicom); Oct 18, 1985 (US limited); Feb 1986 (US wide)
Canonical Name
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES / Family Computer / Famicom)
Node Type / Subclass
Product / Home Video Game Console (3rd Generation, 8-bit)
Entity ID / Batch Slot
40 (Batch D)
Designer / Manufacturer
Masayuki Uemura (Nintendo R&D2) / Nintendo
Lifetime Hardware Sales
61,910,000 units worldwide
Schema.org / Domain Tags
schema:Product, VideoGameConsole, Nintendo, Ricoh2A03
