Featuring a notable amount of revolutionary games, some pioneering the start of new franchises, the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in 1985. Its Japanese equivalent, the Famicom, debuted 2 years prior. The NES/Famicom became very popular and was hailed for restarting the video gaming industry after the 1983 crash in North America. It’s reputable for being one of the greatest and best-selling consoles ever made.