‘Nintendo’ Tag Archive


February 12, 2012

Whence Came the Famicom’s Brain?

The MOS Technology 6502 was a landmark microprocessor. It was powerful, easy to program, and cheap, debuting for an astounding $25 in 1975. In its ...

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January 2, 2012

‘TV Game System Having Reduced Memory Needs’

A Lengthy Tour of NES Patents If you've ever seen a Famicom alongside an NES, you might be shocked that they're the same system. The NES's ...

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