Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We've forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry.
Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Wash., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.
Our history
We’ve been dedicated to our mission for a long time—since 1889, in fact.
Game Boy
1989
Introduced Game Boy, the first portable handheld game system. Originally bundled with the Tetris game, it was an instant phenomenon.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
1991
The 16-bit Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) was released in the U.S.
Nintendo 64
1996
The Nintendo 64 system launched in the U.S. on Sept. 29, along with the critically acclaimed Super Mario 64 game.
Game boy color
1998
Nintendo introduced Game Boy Color. Pokémon, a breakthrough game concept for Game Boy, was introduced to the world and generated a nationwide craze
to “Catch ‘em All!”
Game Boy Advance
2001
Launched the Game Boy Advance and the Nintendo GameCube systems. The Nintendo GameCube was the first Nintendo system to use optical discs instead
of cartridges for its games.
Nintendo DS
2004
Launched the Nintendo DS, an innovative, dual-screen handheld gaming system.
Wii
2006
Nintendo introduced the Wii system and with it several advanced features. Wireless motion-sensitive controllers, built-in Wi-Fi capability, and a host of other features made Wii the best-selling later-generation console system in the world.
Wii
2008
Wii became the first system purchased by more than 10 million Americans in a single year.
Nintendo 3ds
2011
The Nintendo 3DS system launched, letting users view and play 3D content without special 3D glasses.
Wii U
2012
The Wii U system launched with the innovative Wii U GamePad controller that offered users new ways to play together, including off-TV. This system also introduced support for amiibo accessories.
Splatoon
2015
The Splatoon game launched, introducing the squid-kids known as Inklings.
Nintendo Switch
2017
The Nintendo Switch system launched, along with hits including Super Mario Odyssey™ and The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild.
Nintendo Switch lite
2019
The Nintendo Switch Lite system launched. Designed specifically for portable play, the compact system plays the library of Nintendo Switch games that work in handheld mode.
Contact Us
Address:
Nintendo of America
4600 150th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone number:
425-882-2040
