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Nintendo’s First Multi-Game Console

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The Rise and Challenges of a Gaming Giant

This chapter explores the launch of Nintendo's Famicom console, spotlighting its initial sales struggles and reliance on word-of-mouth marketing. It emphasizes the significance of Mario Bros. in boosting sales and the company's strategic pivot to the American market with the NES following a major product recall.

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