The Nintendo Entertainment System made its U.S. debut on October 18, 1985.
NORFOLK, Va. — On October 18, 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System first made its debut in the United States.
Shoppers were getting ready for the holiday rush, and outside of VHS players and answering machines, the video gaming system was starting to create buzz.
To our surprise now, it actually took a few years to stick. The Nintendo frenzy didn’t peak here in Hampton Roads until the holiday shopping season of 1988.
When it debuted, the NES was priced at $179.99.
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