Nintendo Video Game Consoles and Software

Nintendo is a global leader in interactive entertainment, founded in Kyoto, Japan, in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi. While it began as a manufacturer of handmade hanafuda playing cards, it transitioned into the electronic gaming industry in the 1970s. Today, Nintendo is renowned for its iconic hardware like the Nintendo Switch and legendary software franchises such as Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon.

Manufacturing of Nintendo hardware primarily takes place in Southeast Asia, with major assembly lines located in China and Vietnam to support global distribution. The company remains an independent entity headquartered in Japan, maintaining full control over its creative and intellectual properties. As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, Nintendo continues to operate as a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with various international subsidiaries handling regional distribution and marketing.