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2. Description of business
In the field of home entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., its subsidiaries and associates (composed of 29 subsidiaries
and six associates as of March 31, 2014), primarily engage in the development, manufacture and sale of
entertainment products. Nintendo’s major products are categorized into computer-enhanced “electronic
entertainment products,” playing cards, Karuta and other products. “Electronic entertainment products” are defined
as hardware and software for the handheld devices and home consoles developed by Nintendo Co., Ltd. and its
subsidiaries and associates, manufactured by Nintendo Co., Ltd. and distributed primarily by Nintendo Co., Ltd. in
Japan and by its subsidiaries and associates in overseas markets.
The positions of Nintendo Co., Ltd. and its main subsidiaries and associates are described below. Segment
information is omitted as Nintendo operates as a single business segment.
- Development
Nintendo Co., Ltd., Nintendo Technology Development Inc., Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, Retro
Studios, Inc., Nintendo European Research and Development SAS, ND CUBE Co., Ltd., 1-UP Studio Inc.,
MONOLITH SOFTWARE INC., Mario Club Co., Ltd.
- Manufacture
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
- Sale
Nintendo Co., Ltd., Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo of Canada Ltd., Nintendo of Europe GmbH, Nintendo
France S.A.R.L., Nintendo Benelux B.V., Nintendo Ibérica, S.A., Nintendo Australia Pty. Ltd., Nintendo RU LLC.,
Nintendo Phuten Co., Ltd, Nintendo of Korea Co., Ltd., iQue (China) Ltd., Nintendo (Hong Kong) Limited
- Other
SiRAS.com Inc., Nintendo Network Services Inc.