Nintendo
Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. Learn about our history and who we are.
Basic Information
- Category: Gaming & Entertainment
- Founded: 1889
- Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan
- Website: https://www.nintendo.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1889
- Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan
- Original Business: Started as a playing card company
- President: Shuntaro Furukawa
- Switch Sales: 139 million+ units sold
- Revenue: ¥1.6 trillion (2023)
- Iconic Characters: Mario, Link, Pikachu, Kirby, Samus
- Philosophy: 'Lateral thinking with withered technology' - Gunpei Yokoi
- Email: charitablecontributionrequest@noa.nintendo.com
- Parent company: Nintendo Co
Products and Services
- Nintendo Switch: Hybrid home/portable gaming console
- Nintendo Switch OLED: Premium Switch with OLED display
- Super Mario Series: Iconic platforming game franchise
- The Legend of Zelda: Award-winning adventure game series
- Pokémon: Creature-collecting RPG franchise
- Mario Kart: Best-selling racing game series
- Animal Crossing: Life simulation game series
- Nintendo Switch Online: Online gaming and classic game library
Evidence and Sources
- Official Website (Primary Source)
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- Last verified: 2026-04-12
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