October 18
The NES Launch
On October 18, 1985, Nintendo test-launched the NES in New York and quietly rescued the video game industry. Blowing into the cartridge was never actually required, but we all did it anyway.
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October 18
On October 18, 1985, Nintendo test-launched the NES in New York and quietly rescued the video game industry. Blowing into the cartridge was never actually required, but we all did it anyway.