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2000
2004
Nintendo DS
2006
Nintendo DS Lite
2008
Nintendo DSi
2006
Wii
1996
Nintendo 64
1995
Virtual Boy
2001
Game Boy Advance
2001
Nintendo GameCube
2003
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SP
1998
Nintendo introduces Game Boy Color along with innovative devices Game Boy Camera
and Printer. Pokémon, a breakthrough game concept for Game Boy, is introduced
overseas and generates an international craze to “catch 'em all!” The first Pokémon
movie is released in Japan.
1999
Pokémon Gold & Silver, both Game Boy Color games, are introduced in Japan.
2000
Pokémon Crystal for Game Boy Color is released in Japan. The headquarters of
Nintendo Co., Ltd. relocates from the Higashiyama-ward to the Minami-ward of Kyoto,
Japan.
2001
Launched Game Boy Advance worldwide. Launched Nintendo GameCube in Japan and
the U.S.
2002
Launched Nintendo GameCube in Europe. Satoru Iwata takes office as President of
Nintendo Co., Ltd. Released Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire for Game Boy Advance in
Japan.
2003
Launched Game Boy Advance SP, equipped with front-lit screen, rechargeable
Lithium-Ion battery, and compact folding design. Began Nintendo's online membership
service, Club Nintendo, in Japan.
2004
Nintendo DS, the hand-held gaming device that opens up a new style of entertainment
with its dual screens, touch control, wireless communication, and voice recognition
technology, launched in Japan and the U.S.
1998
Nintendo introduces Game Boy Color along with innovative devices Game Boy Camera
and Printer. Pokémon, a breakthrough game concept for Game Boy, is introduced
overseas and generates an international craze to “catch 'em all!” The first Pokémon
movie is released in Japan.
1999
Pokémon Gold & Silver, both Game Boy Color games, are introduced in Japan.
2000
Pokémon Crystal for Game Boy Color is released in Japan. The headquarters of
Nintendo Co., Ltd. relocates from the Higashiyama-ward to the Minami-ward of Kyoto,
Japan.
2001
Launched Game Boy Advance worldwide. Launched Nintendo GameCube in Japan and
the U.S.
2002
Launched Nintendo GameCube in Europe. Satoru Iwata takes office as President of
Nintendo Co., Ltd. Released Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire for Game Boy Advance in
Japan.
2003
Launched Game Boy Advance SP, equipped with front-lit screen, rechargeable
Lithium-Ion battery, and compact folding design. Began Nintendo's online membership
service, Club Nintendo, in Japan.
2004
Nintendo DS, the hand-held gaming device that opens up a new style of entertainment
with its dual screens, touch control, wireless communication, and voice recognition
technology, launched in Japan and the U.S.
2005
Launched Nintendo DS in Europe. Launched Game Boy micro, a lightweight version
of the Game Boy Advance. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the wireless internet
service for Nintendo DS, becomes available to consumers. Introduced Touch!
Generations titles, aimed at expanding the user base. Among these titles released
in Japan are Nintendogs, Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day, and Brain
Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day.
2006
Launched Nintendo DS Lite, a smaller and lighter version of the Nintendo DS.
Established a subsidiary in South Korea. Released Pokémon Diamond & Pearl for
Nintendo DS in Japan. Launched Wii with its unprecedented Wii Remote designed to
make game control intuitive.
2007
Released Wii Fit bundled with the Wii Balance Board accessory in Japan.
2008
Released Mario Kart Wii that uses the Wii Wheel accessory. Introduced Pokémon
Platinum Version for Nintendo DS in Japan. Launched Nintendo DSi loaded with
Nintendo DSi Camera and Nintendo DSi Sound applications in Japan.