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Super Nintendo turns 25: Why it’s the best game console ever

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Super Nintendo. Just reading that phrase fills you with happiness and warmth.

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System came out in its first territory, Japan (where it was known as the Super Famicom), on November 21, 1990. Yup, the classic console that sold 49.10 million boxes worldwide is 25 years old today. It helped usher in a golden age for the industry, when developers perfected 2D gaming before heading into the frontiers of polygons and 3D environments.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.