#nintendohistory

[didyouknowgaming]

Did you know Shigeru Miyamoto took baths at work while he was developing the original Donkey Kong? His bathwater came from the same boiler Nintendo's factory used to produce their playing cards!Source: bit.ly/36AsNmQMore Donkey Kong Facts: youtube.com/watch?v=0Ly_lWN_3-s

[theosgvault]

🕹️ How to Spot an Original Nintendo Seal of Quality – And Why It Matters Not all NES games are created equal—and neither are their labels. From early black ovals to the classic gold & white seals, Nintendo changed its box and cartridge labeling over the years… and collectors took notice.

✨ Want to know if your copy of Zelda, Metroid, or Duck Hunt is a first print? Start by learning the key differences between seal types—and what they reveal about a game's production timeline.

📖 Read our full expert guide: 👉 https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1104-nintendo-nes-label-seal-guide

[theosgvault]

🎮 Lost Gems: The Handheld Consoles That Came Before the Game Boy

Everyone knows the Game Boy. But what about the handheld systems that came before it?

➡️ Microvision (1979) ➡️ Game & Watch (1980) ➡️ Entex Select-A-Game (1981) ➡️ Epoch Game Pocket Computer (1984)

These systems didn't always succeed, but they brought cartridge gaming, portability, and innovation to life before Nintendo’s big breakthrough.

Read the full story and relive the evolution of portable gaming: 🔗 The Forgotten Handheld Predecessors

[johnnybearded80]

It’s-a Mario on the Atari 2600! #nintendocollection #nintendohistory #retron77 #retrogamer #atari2600

[tokyoagent]

Mini famicom AV :3 #nintendo #famicom #miniature #console #gashapon #gamer #toy #kidult #nintendohistory #yujin #namco