NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a home video game console released in the 1980s that popularized gaming as a mainstream form of entertainment. It features a central unit connected to a television, allowing players to interact with games using controllers. The NES introduced iconic titles like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, establishing key gaming genres and standards. It used cartridges to load games, offering a wide variety of experiences. The NES's success helped revive the video game industry after a crash, laying the foundation for modern gaming.