The original Nintendo Entertainment System was released in Australia in 1987. Backed by classic games such as Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda and Excitebike, the NES was instantly a hit.

Its graphics were far superior to any home-based console that had come before it, leaving gamers with the feeling that their homes had been transformed into real-life arcades. The NES spawned a variety of interesting accessories, from R.O.B. the robot to the Power Glove controller, and went on to sell over 60 million units worldwide.