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Famicom

The Famicom, short for Family Computer, is a Nintendo gaming console released in Japan in 1983, known internationally as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It was one of the first home video game systems to bring arcade-style gaming into people's living rooms, featuring cartridges that stored different games. The Famicom's innovative design and game library helped popularize home gaming and laid the foundation for modern video game consoles. It includes iconic titles like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, influencing the gaming industry and establishing Nintendo as a major entertainment company.