Today marks the 30th anniversary of Nintendo's first console, released July 15th, 1983 in Japan as the Family Computer, or the Famicom. In the US, we know it better as the Nintendo Entertainment System, or the NES, released two years later with a major redesign. The image above shows the Famicom, with its red, white and gold color scheme, hardwired controllers, and top-loading cartridge port.
The image below is the NES, with the more nuetral color layout, two controller ports in the front, and the maddenly frustrating front-loading cartridge tray. Is it just me, or does the Iron Man-esque Famicom look a little bit cooler?
To celebrate,
Nintendo is offering a bunch of classic games for only 30 cents for 30 days! Titles include Donkey Kong, Super Metroid, Kirby's Adventure, Punch Out, and more, all available on Nintendo's eShop.
Here's to another 30 years, Nintendo!
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