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Nintendo

Nintendo is a global Japanese corporation headquartered in Kyoto. Their involvement in consumer goods is video games and entertainment. Its foreign branches range from the United States and Europe. Nintendo also produces some of the well established and most popular video game series in history, like Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pokémon, and is one of the biggest computer game firms in the world by market capitalization. Nintendo took off in popularity with the Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, and the famously classic: NES Classic. Nintendo’s creator: Fusajiro Yamauchi started in 1889 selling hanafuda playing cards.

What is Nintendo’s most famous product?

Nintendo’s most famous product is the Wii, which is Nintendo’s best-selling video game console. Despite Nintendo releasing different video game consoles, the Wii has remained Nintendo’s most famous product, selling 100 million units worldwide since 2007. In 2009, alone it sold Nintendo sold 26 million units of the Wii.

When was Nintendo created?

Nintendo was created on September 23, 1889, and originally named Nintendo Karuta. Nintendo was created by Fusajiro Yamauchi, a craftsman, in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto in Japan. Nintendo was created with the intention of producing and distributing the traditional Japanese playing card. Throughout the years Nintendo continued to grow and became the company that is known today.

What are the best selling Nintendo games of all time?

The best selling Nintendo games of time are the Mario franchise of games including Super Mario, Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Sports. Popular Nintendo Games also include Pokémon, the Wii Series games, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Other popular games are Animal Crossing, Super Smash Bros, and Game & Watch.

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5.8” | 148 mm

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3.5” | 90 mm

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1.3” | 32 mm

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7.76 oz | .22 kg

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1989-2003

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Game Boy

14.800

9.000

32.000

0.220

1989.00

23000

3.2” | 82 mm

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5.7” | 144 mm

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.96” | 24.5 mm

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—

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4.94 oz | .14 kg

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2001-2010

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Game Boy Advance

8.200

14.400

24.500

0.140

2001.00

19000

4.3” | 110 mm

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5.9” | 150 mm

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6.3” | 161 mm

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—

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5.3 lb | 2.4 kg

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2001-2007

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GameCube

11.000

15.000

16.100

2.400

2001.00

60000

4” | 100 mm

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5.5” | 140 mm

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2.5” | 65 mm

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—

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7.1 oz | .2 kg

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2001

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GameCube Controller

10.000

14.000

6.500

0.200

2001.00

82000

2.096” | 53.2 mm

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4.86” | 123.4 mm

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.6875” | 17.5 mm

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—

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2.6 oz | .07 kg

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1983

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NES Controller

5.320

12.340

1.750

0.070

1983.00

18000

3.17” | 80.6 mm (Closed); 5.89” | 149.5 mm (Open)

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5.59” | 142 mm

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.85” | 21.6 mm

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—

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8.82 oz | .25 kg

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2015

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New Nintendo 3DS

14.950

14.200

21.600

0.250

2015.00

11000

3.68” | 93.5 mm (Closed); 6.81” | 173 mm (Open)

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6.3” | 160 mm

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.85” | 21.5 mm

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—

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11.64 oz | .33 kg

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2015

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New Nintendo 3DS XL

17.300

16.000

21.500

0.330

2015.00

8300

3.5” | 88.9 mm

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10.1” | 256 mm

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8” | 203.2 mm

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—

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5 lb | 2.27 kg

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1983-1995

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Nintendo (NES)

8.890

25.600

20.320

2.270

1983.00

138000

5” | 127 mm

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5.66” | 144 mm

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.8” | 20.3 mm

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—

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9.2 oz | .26 kg

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2013

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Nintendo 2DS

12.700

14.400

20.300

0.260

2013.00

32000

3.4” | 86.4 mm (Closed); 6.4” | 162.6 mm (Open)

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6.3” | 160 mm

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.85” | 21.5 mm

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—

—

9.2 oz | .26 kg

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2017

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Nintendo 2DS XL

16.260

16.000

21.500

0.260

2017.00

20000

2.87” | 72.9 mm

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10.23” | 259.8 mm

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7.48” | 190 mm

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—

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2.42 lb | 1.1 kg

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1996-2002

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Nintendo 64

7.290

25.980

19.000

1.100

1996.00

62000

6.01” | 152.6 mm

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6.3” | 160 mm

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2.625” | 66.7 mm

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—

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10.6 oz | .3 kg

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1996

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Nintendo 64 Controller

15.260

16.000

6.670

0.300

1996.00

10000

3.33” | 84.7 mm (Closed); 6.3” | 160 mm (Open)

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5.85” | 148.7 mm

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1.13” | 28.9 mm

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—

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9.7 oz | .275 kg

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2004-2013

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Nintendo DS

16.000

14.870

28.900

0.275

2004.00

76000

2.9” | 74 mm (Closed); 5.47” | 139 mm (Open)

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5.2” | 133 mm

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.85” | 21.5 mm

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—

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7.7 oz | .218 kg

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2006-2014

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Nintendo DS Lite

13.900

13.300

21.500

0.218

2006.00

17000

4.01” | 102 mm

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9.40” | 239 mm

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.547” | 13.9 mm; 1.13” | 28.7 mm (Total)

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—

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.88 lb | .4 kg

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2017

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Nintendo Switch

10.200

23.900

2.870

0.400

2017.00

2100000

3.58” | 91 mm

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8.18” | 208 mm

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.55” | 14 mm; 1.12” | 28.4 mm (Full)

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—

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9.77 oz | .277 kg

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2019

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Nintendo Switch Lite

9.100

20.800

28.400

0.277

2019.00

241000

4.02” | 102 mm

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9.53” | 242 mm

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.55” | 14 mm; 1.12” | 28.4 mm (Full)

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14.81 oz | .42 kg

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October 8, 2021

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Nintendo Switch OLED

10.200

24.200

2.840

0.420

2021.00

1400000

3D model of the Nintendo Switch OLED viewed in perspective

3D model of the Nintendo Switch OLED viewed in perspective

2.4” | 61 mm (Estimated)

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5.67” | 144 mm (Estimated)

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.6” | 15 mm (Estimated)

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2.8 oz | .08 kg (Estimated)

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1990

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SNES Controller

6.100

14.400

1.500

0.080

1990.00

24000

2.68” | 68 mm

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8” | 203.2 mm

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10” | 254 mm

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2.12 lb | .96 kg

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1990-1999

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Super Nintendo (SNES)

6.800

20.320

25.400

0.960

1990.00

52000

6.18” | 157 mm

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2.375” | 60.3 mm

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7.75" | 196.9 mm

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2.7 lb | 1.22 kg

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2006-2017

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Wii

15.700

6.030

19.690

1.220

2006.00

90000

6.3” | 160 mm

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1.43” | 36.2 mm

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1.21” | 30.8 mm

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—

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3.2 oz | .09 kg

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2006

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Wii Remote

16.000

3.620

3.080

0.090

2006.00

13000

1.8” | 4.6 cm

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6.8” | 17.2 cm

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10.6” | 26.9 cm

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3.3 lb | 1.5 kg

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2012-2017

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Wii U

4.600

17.200

26.900

1.500

2012.00

102000

5.3” | 13.5 cm

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10.2” | 25.9 cm

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1.6” | 40.6 mm; 1.98” | 50.2 mm (Total)

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17.3 oz | .49 kg

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2012

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Wii U GamePad

13.500

25.900

5.020

0.490

2012.00

11000

The Wii U GamePad is a single-touch LCD gamepad designed by Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo’s Wii U home video game console. Unlike the original prototype which resembled a cellphone and had circular pads, the revised gamepad features ideas from tablets such as touchscreen controls, upfront facing cameras, and dual analog sticks.

The gamepad touchscreen provides users an option to play games on the Gamepad screen or supplement a game by using a second screen. Besides, the gamepad can work with other controllers such as the Wii Balance Board and Wii Remote Plus. The Wii U Gamepad can also function as a remote control for television with the Nintendo TVii app, provide other content or even send handwritten messages.

The Wii U GamePad has a height of 5.3” (13.5 cm), width of 10.2” (25.9 cm), total depth of 1.98” (50.2 mm), and approximate weight of 17.3 oz (.49 kg).

Collection of drawings of the Wii U GamePad with height, width, depth and screen resolution dimensions

The Wii U GamePad is a single-touch LCD gamepad designed by Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo’s Wii U home video game console. Unlike the original prototype, the revised gamepad features ideas from tablets such as touchscreen controls, upfront facing cameras, and dual analog sticks.

The Wii U GamePad has a height of 5.3” (13.5 cm), width of 10.2” (25.9 cm), total depth of 1.98” (50.2 mm), and approximate weight of 17.3 oz (.49 kg).

Collection of drawings of the Wii U GamePad with height, width, depth and screen resolution dimensions

Height:

5.3” | 13.5 cm

Width:

10.2” | 25.9 cm

Length:

Depth:

1.6” | 40.6 mm; 1.98” | 50.2 mm (Total)

Weight:

17.3 oz | .49 kg

Area:

Display Size: 6.2” | 157.5 mm
Resolution: 854 x 480 px

Designer

Nintendo

Released

2012

Drawings include:
Wii U GamePad front elevation, top, side

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The NES controller is a gamepad designed for Nintendo Entertainment System with the revised model of the gamepad being rectangular with a nice depth and clickiness, wireless and specifically targeted for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
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A Joy-Con-style rail is also available at the top of the gamepad that users can use for pairing and charging the gamepad by slotting the controller into the switch. This moved away from previous models for the NES and Famicom, which had a rectangular brick-like design with a four-button layout and used the cross-sectional joypad. The NES controller is now available only through Switch Online subscription, and you cannot play games not available under Nintendo titles.

The NES Controller has a height of 2.096” (53.2 mm), width of 4.86” (123.4 mm), depth of .6875” (17.5 mm), and approximate weight of 2.6 oz (.07 kg).

Collection of drawings of the NES Controller with height, width, and depth dimensions

The NES controller is a gamepad designed for Nintendo Entertainment System with the revised model of the gamepad being rectangular with a nice depth and clickiness, wireless and specifically targeted for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.

The NES Controller has a height of 2.096” (53.2 mm), width of 4.86” (123.4 mm), depth of .6875” (17.5 mm), and approximate weight of 2.6 oz (.07 kg).

Collection of drawings of the NES Controller with height, width, and depth dimensions

Height:

2.096” | 53.2 mm

Width:

4.86” | 123.4 mm

Length:

Depth:

.6875” | 17.5 mm

Weight:

2.6 oz | .07 kg

Area:

Designer

Nintendo

Released

1983

Drawings include:
NES Controller front elevation, top, side

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The Wii Remote is a video game controller or motion controller for Nintendo’s Wii home video game console. It was released into the market at the Tokyo games show in 2005 as the successor of the Wii Remote Plus. It derived its attention from its unique features such as the motion-sensing capabilities, optical sensor technology, and use of an accelerometer.

The Wii Remote is the seventh and eighth generation controller and is expandable through the addition of various attachments. The Wii Remote is connected to the video game console via Bluetooth or an accessory connector port. It also comes with other accessories such as jackets and straps to offer a better grip of the remote.

The Wii Remote has a height of 6.3” (160 mm), width of 1.43” (36.2 mm), depth of 1.21” (30.8 mm), and approximate weight of 3.2 oz (.09 kg).

Set of dimensioned elevation drawings of the Wii Remote measured with height, width, and depth

The Wii Remote is a video game controller or motion controller for Nintendo’s Wii home video game console. It was released into the market at the Tokyo games show in 2005. It derived its attention from its unique features such as the motion capabilities, optical sensor technology and accelerometer.

The Wii Remote has a height of 6.3” (160 mm), width of 1.43” (36.2 mm), depth of 1.21” (30.8 mm), and approximate weight of 3.2 oz (.09 kg).

Set of dimensioned elevation drawings of the Wii Remote measured with height, width, and depth

Height:

6.3” | 160 mm

Width:

1.43” | 36.2 mm

Length:

Depth:

1.21” | 30.8 mm

Weight:

3.2 oz | .09 kg

Area:

Designer

Nintendo

Released

2006

Drawings include:
Wii Remote front elevation, , back, top, side

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Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Scaled size comparison drawings of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in relation to other video game consoles

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is an 8-bit video gaming console developed by Nintendo. It is a third-generation video game console. The NES was launched to the public in Japan in July 1983, North America in September 1986, and Europe 1987. The Nintendo Entertainment System is one the best-selling gaming consoles of all times and helped revitalize the US video game industry after the video game crash of 1983. Its best-selling games included Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 3, and Super Mario Bros 2. It featured a brick-like control design with a four-button layout. The NES was discontinued in North America in 1995 and Japan in 2003.

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) has a height of 3.5” (88.9 mm), width of 10.1” (256 mm), depth of 8” (203.2 mm), and approximate weight of 5 lb (2.27 kg).

Dimensioned drawings of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with height, width, and depth labeled in elevation

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is an 8-bit video gaming console developed by Nintendo. It is a third-generation video game console. The NES was launched to the public in Japan in July 1983, North America in September 1986, and Europe 1987.

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) has a height of 3.5” (88.9 mm), width of 10.1” (256 mm), depth of 8” (203.2 mm), and approximate weight of 5 lb (2.27 kg).

Dimensioned drawings of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with height, width, and depth labeled in elevation

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Height:

3.5” | 88.9 mm

Width:

10.1” | 256 mm

Length:

Depth:

8” | 203.2 mm

Resolution (Max)

256 x 240 px

Weight:

5 lb | 2.27 kg

Area:

Storage

Designer

Nintendo

Release

1983-1995

Drawings include:
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) front elevation, top, side

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Game Boy Advance (GBA)

The Game Boy Advance is 32-bit handheld gaming console developed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. The Game Boy Color was released in 2001 and is a sixth-generation gaming console. It originally did not have an illuminated screen, but Nintendo later incorporated it into the design. The Game Boy Advance offered portable entertainment with a classic design, had a headphone jack, used a pair of AA batteries. The Game Boy Advance was available in the colors Artic, Black, Orange, Fuchsia, Glacier, and Indigo. Later additional colors were released. The Game Boy Advance was discontinued in 2006.

The Game Boy Advance (GBA) has a height of 3.2” (82 mm), width of 5.7” (144 mm), depth of .96” (24.5 mm), and approximate weight of 4.94 oz (.14 kg). The display size of the Game Boy Advance (GBA) is 2.9” (74 mm) with a resolution of 240 x 160 px.

Set of dimensioned elevation drawings of the Game Boy Advance (GBA) measured with height, width, and depth

The Game Boy Advance is 32-bit handheld gaming console developed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. The Game Boy Color was released in 2001 and is a sixth-generation gaming console. The Game Boy Advance was discontinued in 2006.

The Game Boy Advance (GBA) has a height of 3.2” (82 mm), width of 5.7” (144 mm), depth of .96” (24.5 mm), and approximate weight of 4.94 oz (.14 kg). The display size of the Game Boy Advance (GBA) is 2.9” (74 mm) with a resolution of 240 x 160 px.

Set of dimensioned elevation drawings of the Game Boy Advance (GBA) measured with height, width, and depth

Game Boy Advance (GBA)

Height:

3.2” | 82 mm

Width:

5.7” | 144 mm

Length:

Depth:

.96” | 24.5 mm

Display Size

2.9” | 74 mm

Resolution

240 x 160 px

Weight:

4.94 oz | .14 kg

Area:

Designer

Nintendo

Year

2001-2010

Drawings include:
Game Boy Advance front elevation, top, side

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