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Nintendo is one of the world's most successful and popular video game companies. It was founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, who started the company by making Japanese playing cards. When Nintendo broke into the video game industry, it exploded in popularity. Nintendo has released several consoles over the years, such as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Nintendo 64, Gameboy, Wii, and the Nintendo Switch. The company has also created several iconic franchises like Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pokémon.

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Date Founded:
September 23, 1889
CEO:
Satoru Iwata
Parent Company:
Nintendo
Subsidiaries:
Nintendo EPD, Nintendo SPD, Nintendo EAD
Consoles:
Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii U, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Switch Lite
Services:
Nintendo Switch Online
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