NES

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is an 8-bit third-generation home video game console produced by Nintendo. It helped revitalize the US video game industry following the video game crash of 1983.

Technical Specifications

Release Date

July 15, 1983

CPU

Ricoh 2A03 @ 1.79 MHz

Graphics

Picture Processing Unit (PPU)

Memory

2 KB onboard work RAM, 2 KB VRAM

Storage

ROM cartridge

Sound

5 channels (2 pulse, 1 triangle, 1 noise, 1 DPCM)

Connectivity

2x Controller ports, Expansion port