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20002010
2004
Nintendo DS
2008
Nintendo DSi
2006
Wii
1996
Nintendo 64
2001
Game Boy Advance
2001
Nintendo GameCube
2011
Nintendo 3DS
2006
Nintendo DS Lite
2003
Game Boy Advance
SP
2009
Nintendo DSi XL
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 and Pokémon 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 and Pokémon
Pearl for Nintendo DS in Japan. Launched Wii with its unprecedented Wii Remote
designed to make game control intuitive.
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 and Pokémon 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 and Pokémon
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.
2009
Launched Nintendo DSi in the U.S. and Europe. Released Wii Sports Resort along with
Wii MotionPlus that senses the subtler motion of players. Launched Nintendo DSi XL
featuring larger screens and a wider viewing angle in Japan.
2010
Launched Nintendo DSi XL in the U.S. and Europe. Released special edition red versions
of Nintendo DSi XL and Wii to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
2011
Launched Nintendo 3DS, a portable entertainment device that offers new gaming
experience in 3D - without the need for special glasses in Japan, the U.S. and Europe.
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