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Nintendo Entertainment System

Console

Ecosystem: Nintendo
Released: 1983-1998
Generation: GEN-03
Media: Digital, Physical

Overview

The Nintendo Entertainment System taught an entire generation a few important lessons: turtles are evil, mushrooms are beneficial, and repeatedly headbutting bricks is a perfectly reasonable problem-solving technique.

More importantly, the NES transformed videogaming from a niche hobby into a global cultural force. While North America was recovering from the videogame crash of the early 1980s, much of Europe was already deep into the era of home computers and bedroom coders. Nintendo’s grey little box arrived anyway, carving out its own identity with strict quality control, unforgettable mascots, and a library that would go on to define entire genres.

Whether it was Mario Bros. setting the standard for side-scrolling platformers or The Legend of Zelda introducing players to sprawling open-ended adventure, NES games consistently proved how much creativity could be squeezed from limited hardware. The console’s influence stretched far beyond its 8-bit lifespan, laying the groundwork for modern game design while turning countless living rooms into battlegrounds for sibling rivalry. The following chart visualises the growth of the NES library and how it was distributed across regions throughout the console’s lifespan.
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Metadata Completeness

This section tracks the overall health and data entry completeness for the released game library. Percentages reflect how many titles have verified metadata.

Overall Database Health
89.6%
7,991 / 8,915 Total Data Points

Distribution Methods

Digital

Writable

Japan
Disk Writer Kiosk
The Disk Writer Kiosk allowed you to overwrite existing data on a 2.8" Mitsumi Quick Disks.
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Physical

Cartridge

FamicomBox Cartridge
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Physical

Cartridge

Multiregional
60-pin NES cartridge
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Physical

Cartridge

Japan
Datach Joint ROM System
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Physical

Cartridge

Multiregional
72-pin NES cartridge
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Physical

Proprietary Floppy Disk

Japan
Disk System's Disk Cards
These 2.8" Misumi Quick Disks were used to retail the games in a physical store. The disk had a two-sided design of Side A and Side B and was rewritable so game-data could be overwrriten at a Disk Writer Kiosk.
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Format Analysis

Size Distribution

Game Library

Highest Rated Games Exclusive Titles

Nintendo Entertainment System Regional Analysis

The NES library is weighted heavily towards Japan, where 1,248 titles were released on the Famicom, around 70% of the total. North America received 764, and Spain stands out with 178 releases of its own, ahead of the 142 recorded for wider Europe.
Regional Distribution Stats
Region Total Games % of Total Library Exclusives
Asia 75 4.2% 30
Australia 39 2.2% 6
Brazil 4 0.2% 1
Canada 22 1.2% 0
China 20 1.1% 9
Europe 142 8.0% 7
France 62 3.5% 2
Germany 118 6.6% 2
Holland 1 0.1% 0
Italy 10 0.6% 0
Japan 1,248 70.0% 822
New Zealand 0 0.0% 0
Russia 2 0.1% 0
Scandinavia 103 5.8% 0
South Korea 21 1.2% 14
Spain 178 10.0% 6
Sweden 3 0.2% 0
Taiwan 104 5.8% 44
United Kingdom 54 3.0% 0
USA 764 42.8% 217
West Germany 50 2.8% 0
World 2 0.1% 0

Genre Breakdown

Action is the backbone of the NES library, with 693 of its 1,783 titles (almost 40%). Sports follows with 224, and role-playing with 177, a genre the Famicom helped establish on home consoles through series that went on to define it.

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Action 1,594 Titles Sports 434 Titles Role-Playing 266 Titles Puzzle 230 Titles Board-Card Game 142 Titles Adventure 123 Titles Action Adventure 123 Titles Racing 113 Titles Strategy 107 Titles Compilation 65 Titles Simulation 55 Titles Gambling 47 Titles Edutainment 38 Titles General 21 Titles Trivia-Game Show 21 Titles Party-Minigame 10 Titles Exercise-Fitness 9 Titles Application 9 Titles

Multiplatform Connectivity

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Nintendo Entertainment System

Library: 1,872 Games

Cancelled

91

Cancelled titles are prototypes and unreleased games that were announced or in development but never reached commercial release. These include early prototypes, tech demos shown at trade shows, and titles abandoned during development. Some exist as playable builds that have since surfaced in the preservation community, offering a fascinating glimpse into what might have been for the platform's library.

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Promotional

30

Promotional cartridges were specially produced for retail kiosks, press events, or internal demonstrations. Not For Resale (NFR) versions and store demo units fall into this category. These rarities were never sold to the public and often feature unique packaging or modified content.

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Released

1783

These are the commercially released games that made it to retail shelves during the platform’s active lifespan. This forms the core of its library and includes everything from first-party classics to third-party releases across all regions tracked in the database.

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Re-released

31

Re-releases include budget line reissues (such as Player's Choice), compilation cartridges, and titles republished with revised packaging or minor content updates. These represent games successful enough to warrant a second commercial run during the platform's active years.

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Non-lifespan

23

Non-lifespan releases are homebrew games, reproduction cartridges, and modern releases created after the platform's commercial lifespan ended. These demonstrate the platform's enduring appeal and the dedication of its preservation community.

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Console Add-ons

A deep dive into the hardware expansions that defined the platform's modular capabilities.

Add-on

Family Computer Disk System

Japan
Released in an attempt to overcome high catridge manufacturing costs and offer greater data storage.
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Add-on

Family BASIC

The Family Basic was an official prograaming environment released by Nintendo. It was developed as a joint venture between Nintendo, Hudson Soft and Sharp. It was designed to introduce home users (particularly children) to software programming and game creation without the need for a PC.
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Peripherals & Input Devices

Official and third-party controllers, storage units, and interface devices.

Misc

Datach Joint ROM System

by Bandai

Japan
The Datach Joint ROM System is a peripheral that scanned barcodes to import characters, stats, or items.
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Input

DoReMikko Musical Keyboard

by Konami

Japan
The DoReMikko Keyboard was a 36 key musical keyboard.
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Visual

Famicom 3D System

by Nintendo

Japan
The Famicom 3D System allows compatibles games to be played in 3D stereoscopic.
Input

Family BASIC Keyboard

by Nintendo, Sharp & Hudson Soft

Japan
The Family BASIC Keyboard was a 72 button keyboard primarily designed to be used with the Family Basic application.
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Developer Directory

Browse all developers that contributed to the Nintendo Entertainment System library.

A-Wave 1 Game
A.I. 2 Games
Act Japan 1 Game
Active Enterprises 1 Game
Activision 2 Games
ADK 1 Game
Advance Communication Company 2 Games
Advance Communication Company (ACC) 15 Games
Aicom 9 Games
AIM 1 Game
Aisystem Tokyo 3 Games
Alpha Denshi 2 Games
American Game Cartridges 4 Games
American Sammy 1 Game
American Video Entertainment 2 Games
Angel (Bandai) 1 Game
Another 8 Games
Ape Studios 1 Game
Arc System Works 9 Games
Arcadia Systems 1 Game
Artdink 2 Games
ASCII Entertainment 12 Games
ASDER 3 Games
ASK Kodansha 1 Game
Atelier Double 5 Games
Athena 5 Games
Atlus 19 Games

Publisher Directory

Browse all publishers that contributed to the Nintendo Entertainment System library.

A-Wave 2 Games
ABAB Soft 1 Game
Absolute Entertainment 5 Games
Acclaim 26 Games
Acclaim Entertainment 1 Game
Active Enterprises 1 Game
Activision 13 Games
Altron 3 Games
American Game Cartridges 3 Games
American Sammy 10 Games
American Softworks 3 Games
American Video Entertainment 18 Games
Angel 1 Game
Angel (Bandai) 5 Games
Arcadia Systems 2 Games
ASC Games 1 Game
ASCII Corporation 5 Games
ASCII Entertainment 19 Games
ASDER 3 Games
ASK 1 Game
ASK Kodansha 1 Game
Asmik Ace Entertainment 10 Games
Asmik Corporation of America 2 Games
Athena 9 Games
Atlus 5 Games

Franchise Directory

Browse all franchises represented in the Nintendo Entertainment System library.

From the Blog

Every list on the platform wikis now has its own page 28 October 2026 The cancelled games, exclusives, genres, add-on libraries and official series on each platform wiki used to exist only behind filters. They’re now proper pages with their own address, a short summary and links to every game. Code