Nintendo Entertainment System

This was the game system that put the video game industry back on the map following the crash of ‘83. This vastly popular console dominated sales charts, the competition, and the hearts of gamers everywhere in the mid to late 80s. Featuring unique (for the time) gameplay, excellent graphics, and a huge library of popular games, the NES brought video games into the mainstream again, appealing to both adults and kids. Many current genres and franchises got their start on this console including Mario, Metroid, Zelda, Contra, Dragon Warrior, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Castlevania. The system comes in two versions: the original front-loading ‘toaster’ model, and the smaller top-loader.