Nintendo's NES game console turns 20

"On Oct. 18, 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) first went on sale in the United States. It was an 8-bit video game console, and largely thanks to "Super Mario Bros.," a spinoff from the arcade hit "Donkey Kong," the NES quickly became the most successful game system of its era. "It has been 20 years, which is hard to believe," said Beth Llewelyn, Nintendo senior director of corporate communications. "Super Mario Bros." was "a great game. That's what it all boils down to. It offered something new. It was the first side-scrolling game." " Read More

Matt's View: Those who played the first orginal Mario will full understand the importance when it comes to Nintendo. After atari Nintendo help revolutionize game consoles. Whether you like Nintendo or not the company it self set standards, and standards that will never be forgotten. So tribute to Nintendo and thank you.