List of Nintendo systems

The following are a list of video game systems Nintendo has released. This list includes both home consoles and handhelds.

List

Home consoles

Name	Description
Color TV Game series	The Color TV Game series includes five different pieces of hardware, each one with a unique game. Color TV Game systems did not have interchangeable cartridges, so each console could only play a single title. (1977-1979)
Nintendo Entertainment System	The Nintendo Entertainment System was one of Nintendo's largest successes. Unlike the Color TV Games, the NES could play different titles that could be purchased at the store. (1985)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	The Super Nintendo Entertainment System featured enhanced graphics, a brand new controller, and more. (1991)
Nintendo 64	The Nintendo 64 featured greatly improved 3D graphics and a new controller that introduced the modern joystick. It was also the first home console to have four controller ports built into the system. (1996)
GameCube	The GameCube featured enhanced graphics and a new controller. The games came on mini-discs. It was the first Nintendo home console to solely use a disc format for games. (2001)
Panasonic Q	The Panasonic Q is a hybrid version of the Nintendo GameCube with the ability to play DVDs, Audio CDs, MP3s and CDs as well as several other new features. It was only released in Japan. (2001)
Wii	The Wii featured motion controls, a new online system and slightly improved graphics. The graphical change wasn't nearly as dramatic as previous console transitions. The newer black, red, and blue models do not support Gamecube games.(2006)
Wii Mini	The Wii Mini is a smaller version of the Wii console that lacks most Wii features like internet connectivity and Gamecube backwards capability. It was released in North America, and Europe. (2012)
File:Wii U - White 2.png Wii U	The Wii U features a new controller known as the Wii U GamePad, which has a 6.2" touch screen built into it. It also boasts new 1080p HD graphics (only on the TV screen). (2012)

Handhelds

Name	Description
Game & Watch	Small, portable LCD games starring who is known today as Mr. Game and Watch. There have been 60 different variations of the Game & Watch system. (1980)
Game Boy	The Game Boy was the first portable, interchangeable cartridge handheld by Nintendo. (1989)
File:Virtualboy3.jpg Virtual Boy	The first Nintendo console with 3D graphics, the concept was to create a virtual reality experience. The system featured a pair of goggles to look into which sent a slightly different image to each eye, creating the 3D effect. The graphics could only be displayed in red and black. The system reportedly caused headaches and nausea, leading to low sales. It was discontinued less than a year after it was released. (1995)
Game Boy Pocket	Similar to the Game Boy except it is a more slimmed down version with a monochrome screen rather than the pea soup screen. (1996)
Game Boy Light	Native to Japan. Similliar to the Game Boy Pocket except it featured a backlit screen for playing in the dark. (1997)
Pokémon Pikachu	The Pokémon Pikachu is a virtual pet toy and pedometer similar to a Tomogachi. The player takes care of a virtual pet Pikachu. (1998)
Game Boy Color	Similar to the Game Boy, but with color graphics. It also had many technical enhancements, including a more powerful processor and an infrared wireless link-up port. (1998)
Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS	The Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS is a virtual pet toy and pedometer. Unlike the original Pokémon Pikachu, the player doesn't have to take care of Pikachu. (1999)
Game Boy Advance	The Game Boy Advance was a major improvement over the Game Boy Color with a new handheld shape, shoulder buttons and better graphics. (2001)
Pokémon Mini	The Pokemon Mini is a Nintendo handheld themed around Pokémon. Only 10 games were made for it. The Nintendo GameCube game, Pokémon Channel, features a Pokémon Mini emulator and six games. (2001)
Game Boy Advance SP	The Game Boy Advance SP was the first Game Boy to have a clamshell design much like the Nintendo DS. The Game Boy Advance SP featured much better graphics. (2003)
Game Boy Micro	Was the last Game Boy in the line and was the smallest handheld ever released. Featured a lack of backwards compatibility. (2005)
Nintendo DS	The Nintendo DS featured two screens, the bottom one being a touch screen. The system also had enhanced graphics. It featured backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance games and was often criticized for its chunky design. (2004)
Nintendo DS Lite	This was the first redesign of the Nintendo DS line. It was a more slimmed down like Nintendo DS and featured a brighter screen. (2006)
Nintendo DSi	The second redesign of the Nintendo DS line. It was the first Nintendo handheld to feature multimedia. It featured a 0.3 megapixel camera that you could have fun with by editing pictures etc. It also featured a music app where you could record your voice and then play around with it. You could also listen to actual music. Lastly it featured the shop app where you could download games etc. (2008)
Nintendo DSi XL	This was the last redesign of the Nintendo DS line. It was the same as the Nintendo DSi except it featured a bigger and slimmer design with new 4.3" dual-screens. (2010)
Nintendo 3DS	The Nintendo 3DS can produce 3D graphics on the top screen without the need for glasses. It also includes a portable Mii Maker and Streetpass. (2011)
Nintendo 3DS XL	In a similar manner to the Nintendo DSi XL. The 3DS XL was released on July 21, 2012 in Japan and on August 19, 2012 in the USA and other countries. The 3DS XL features even bigger 5" screens. (2012)
Nintendo 2DS	The Nintendo 2DS is a redesign of the Nintendo 3DS, which uses mostly the same software, but differs in physical design. It features a more solid, tablet-like design as opposed to the Nintendo 3DS' clamshell design. (2013)
New Nintendo 3DS	The New Nintendo 3DS is a revision of the Nintendo 3DS, with new features like Amiibo and the Face Plates. The console also has a 3D screen which can be view in different angles and two new buttons and an additional control nub. (2014)
New Nintendo 3DS XL	The New Nintendo 3DS XL is a bigger version of the New Nintendo 3DS. (2014)