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Nintendo
Japan · Multiple industries
About Nintendo
Nintendo is a Japanese entertainment company with roots dating to 1889 in Kyoto, where it initially made hanafuda playing cards. In the second half of the 20th century it moved into electronic games and became one of the world’s most influential video-game and console companies.
What does Nintendo make or offer?
Nintendo's main product and technology areas include game consoles, video games, software, gaming accessories and character-based entertainment.
Brand origin and manufacturing country
Nintendo is a Japanese entertainment company with roots dating to 1889 in Kyoto, where it initially made hanafuda playing cards. In the second half of the 20th century it moved into electronic games and became one of the world’s most influential video-game and console companies. This does not mean every Nintendo product is manufactured in one country. International companies can operate factories and supply chains in many countries, so the most reliable source for a specific product is its label or manufacturer documentation.
Common questions about Nintendo
Where is Nintendo from?
Nintendo is a Japanese entertainment company with roots dating to 1889 in Kyoto, where it initially made hanafuda playing cards. In the second half of the 20th century it moved into electronic games and became one of the world’s most influential video-game and console companies.
When was Nintendo founded?
The history of Nintendo dates to 1889.
Official website: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/en/