NES Turns 40, Celebrates Forty Years of Pixelated Wonder
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Nintendo launched the NES on October 18, 1985, with just 200 grey consoles in New York stores, marking a pivotal moment in entertainment history. The system helped revive the video game industry after the devastating 1983 crash by implementing strict quality controls and innovative hardware like the Zapper light gun. Despite initial slow sales due to retail restrictions, the NES eventually sold over 60 million units by the early 1990s, establishing the foundation for modern gaming.
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