Nintendo (Company)

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment.

Website: nintendo.com
Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U™ and Wii™ home consoles, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems.

Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.3 billion video games and more than 680 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance™, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.

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Reaction Xbox & Nintendo Continue To Deliver With Major Summer Showcases

What a fantastic pair of events!
With E3 officially going away for good this year, we were afraid that the big summer showcase season would fall a little flat in 2024 - but Xbox and Nintendo had other ideas. With two fantastic livestreams in June, the two platform holders have reminded us that we can still have an exciting showcase season in a...
- Tue 18th Jun 2024
- Xbox
- Nintendo
- Microsoft
- Nintendo Direct
- Xbox Games Showcase
96
Talking Point Will Certain PlayStation & Nintendo Games Eventually Come To Xbox?

Returning the favour
It's been a busy few weeks for Xbox, starting out with a whirlwind of rumours about certain games launching on other platforms - before that exact plan was put into action this week. Four games are in the process of coming to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, but what do you think about either of the two platforms ever...
- Fri 23rd Feb 2024
- Xbox
- Microsoft
- PlayStation
- Sony
- Nintendo
63
Poll Will You Be Playing Any Of Xbox's New Multiplatform Games On Other Consoles?

The big green wave is coming
So, it has begun. This week, Microsoft has made announcements for games heading to both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms - with Pentiment and Grounded heading to both ecosystems while Hi-Fi RUSH and Sea Of Thieves have been confirmed for PS5 so far. As Xbox fans, and users of Microsoft's consoles, this isn't...
- Thu 22nd Feb 2024
- Xbox
- Features
- Poll
- Microsoft
- Nintendo Switch
64
News Two Xbox Exclusives Are Launching On Nintendo Switch In The Next Few Months

Update: Also confirmed for PS5
Update: In addition to Nintendo Switch, both of these games have also now been confirmed for PS5. The two extra titles that Sony will be getting are Hi-Fi RUSH and Sea Of Thieves, neither of which appear to be getting a Switch version. <related ids="162524,162528"> Original story: As part of today's Nintendo
- Wed 21st Feb 2024
- Xbox
- Grounded
- Pentiment
- Nintendo Switch
- Obsidian Entertainment
6
News The Game Awards Host Reminisces About 'Special' Moment With Phil Spencer & Rival Execs

"It was a special time when we did that"
It's been five years since Xbox boss Phil Spencer joined PlayStation's Shawn Layden and Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aimé on-stage at The Game Awards 2018 - delivering a lovely speech about unity across the gaming industry. Half a decade on, as part of a recent Q&A session ahead of this year's awards show, TGA...
- Mon 27th Nov 2023
- Xbox
- Phil Spencer
- Microsoft
- The Game Awards
- Geoff Keighley
37
Talking Point Have You Splashed Out On Any Big Black Friday Purchases Yet?

We've seen some great gaming deals across all platforms!
Here at PX HQ, we've done our best to inform you of any Xbox Black Friday deals that have gone live so far - we've seen lots of good discounts across the digital Xbox Store, the Microsoft Store,
- Mon 20th Nov 2023
- Xbox
- Talking Point
- Black Friday
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
86
News Phil Spencer: We Will Think Of Nintendo & PlayStation Users As 'Part Of The Xbox Community'

Phil talks the future of Xbox
Phil Spencer has been busy in the wake of Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal finally being approved last month, but that hasn't stopped the Xbox boss from sitting down for another lengthy interview. This time, Phil talked to Japanese outlet Famitsu about plenty of different aspects of the Xbox brand, including its future...
- Mon 6th Nov 2023
- Xbox
- Microsoft
- Phil Spencer
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
12
News Major Nelson Takes A Selfie At Nintendo America's HQ With His Guest Pass

"Just visiting"
Although Major Nelson announced his departure from Xbox and Microsoft last month, he's not entirely done with the industry just yet. He previously mentioned how he would be taking a "step back" to work on the "next chapter" of his career. With this in mind, he's now been spotted taking selfies out of Nintendo's American office. It's...
- Sat 19th Aug 2023
- Xbox
- Major Nelson
- Nintendo
- Industry News
92
News Xbox Congratulates Nintendo On The Release Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

"I look forward to the mystery and challenges that await in Hyrule"
Unless you've got some Xbox-shaped blinkers on, you've probably seen that Nintendo's latest Zelda title has now launched. Yep, Tears of the Kingdom is officially out in the wild, and it's looking like certain sections of Team Xbox will be playing this one in the coming days and...
- Fri 12th May 2023
- Xbox
- Microsoft
- Nintendo
- Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom
6
News Former Nintendo Manager Joins Xbox As Forza's 'Director Of Quality'

Seal of approval
We're not sure we'd ever say Forza lacks in the quality department, but clearly, Microsoft sees room for improvement. Redmond-based Turn 10 Studios has made a major hire this month, as a former Nintendo manager joins the team as the franchise's Director Of Quality. That means that new hire, Heather Gearreald, will oversee both...
- Mon 9th May 2022
- Xbox
- Forza
- Xbox Game Studios
- Nintendo
- Turn 10 Studios
21
News Sony And Nintendo Follow Xbox's Lead In Changing Subscription Renewals

A win for the consumer
Earlier this year, Xbox began to make some changes regarding digital purchases. Basically, a UK authority said it had "identified concerns" regarding auto-renewals on Xbox platforms, and the board reached out to Microsoft in an effort to see change. In return, the company advised it would "provide more transparent, upfront...
- Wed 13th Apr 2022
- Xbox
- PlayStation
- Nintendo
- Sony
- Microsoft
7
Random This Official Halo And Mario Artwork Is The Crossover We Didn't Know We Needed

It's a me, Master Chief!
There's been a lot of buzz already this week that Microsoft and Nintendo could be collaborating together on something. Well, the official Halo Instagram account has only added fuel to the fire with this new artwork, which can only be described as a massive tease. The art, which is beautifully drawn, features many iconic...
- Tue 13th Apr 2021
- Xbox
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Halo
18
News Phil Spencer Says Xbox Could Never Have Designed A Console Like The Nintendo Wii

"I could have never designed the Wii… I don’t have that in me"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been a champion of gaming for a while, and has often celebrated many different elements of the industry outside of his purview. Just this week he has been seen talking about Nintendo, and how the Wii helped pave the way for them today. As transcribed by...
- Fri 5th Mar 2021
- Xbox
- Nintendo
- Phil Spencer
23
News Nintendo Doesn't Seem Too Interested In Bringing Xbox Game Pass To Switch

But never say never
It’s been long rumoured that Nintendo and Microsoft could one day merge to bring Xbox Game Pass to the Switch system. However, company boss Doug Bowser doesn’t seem entirely convinced this is the way. In a recent interview with Polygon, Bowser was asked about whether Xbox Game Pass might ultimately finds its way onto...
- Thu 17th Dec 2020
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Series S
- PC

54
Reaction Xbox & Nintendo Continue To Deliver With Major Summer Showcases

What a fantastic pair of events!
With E3 officially going away for good this year, we were afraid that the big summer showcase season would fall a little flat in 2024 - but Xbox and Nintendo had other ideas. With two fantastic livestreams in June, the two platform holders have reminded us that we can still have an exciting showcase season in a...
- Tue 18th Jun 2024
- Xbox
- Nintendo
- Microsoft
- Nintendo Direct
- Xbox Games Showcase
96
Talking Point Will Certain PlayStation & Nintendo Games Eventually Come To Xbox?

Returning the favour
It's been a busy few weeks for Xbox, starting out with a whirlwind of rumours about certain games launching on other platforms - before that exact plan was put into action this week. Four games are in the process of coming to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, but what do you think about either of the two platforms ever...
- Fri 23rd Feb 2024
- Xbox
- Microsoft
- PlayStation
- Sony
- Nintendo
63
Poll Will You Be Playing Any Of Xbox's New Multiplatform Games On Other Consoles?

The big green wave is coming
So, it has begun. This week, Microsoft has made announcements for games heading to both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms - with Pentiment and Grounded heading to both ecosystems while Hi-Fi RUSH and Sea Of Thieves have been confirmed for PS5 so far. As Xbox fans, and users of Microsoft's consoles, this isn't...
- Thu 22nd Feb 2024
- Xbox
- Features
- Poll
- Microsoft
- Nintendo Switch
64
News Two Xbox Exclusives Are Launching On Nintendo Switch In The Next Few Months

Update: Also confirmed for PS5
Update: In addition to Nintendo Switch, both of these games have also now been confirmed for PS5. The two extra titles that Sony will be getting are Hi-Fi RUSH and Sea Of Thieves, neither of which appear to be getting a Switch version. <related ids="162524,162528"> Original story: As part of today's Nintendo
- Wed 21st Feb 2024
- Xbox
- Grounded
- Pentiment
- Nintendo Switch
- Obsidian Entertainment
6
News The Game Awards Host Reminisces About 'Special' Moment With Phil Spencer & Rival Execs

"It was a special time when we did that"
It's been five years since Xbox boss Phil Spencer joined PlayStation's Shawn Layden and Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aimé on-stage at The Game Awards 2018 - delivering a lovely speech about unity across the gaming industry. Half a decade on, as part of a recent Q&A session ahead of this year's awards show, TGA...
- Mon 27th Nov 2023
- Xbox
- Phil Spencer
- Microsoft
- The Game Awards
- Geoff Keighley
37
Talking Point Have You Splashed Out On Any Big Black Friday Purchases Yet?

We've seen some great gaming deals across all platforms!
Here at PX HQ, we've done our best to inform you of any Xbox Black Friday deals that have gone live so far - we've seen lots of good discounts across the digital Xbox Store, the Microsoft Store,
- Mon 20th Nov 2023
- Xbox
- Talking Point
- Black Friday
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
86
News Phil Spencer: We Will Think Of Nintendo & PlayStation Users As 'Part Of The Xbox Community'

Phil talks the future of Xbox
Phil Spencer has been busy in the wake of Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal finally being approved last month, but that hasn't stopped the Xbox boss from sitting down for another lengthy interview. This time, Phil talked to Japanese outlet Famitsu about plenty of different aspects of the Xbox brand, including its future...
- Mon 6th Nov 2023
- Xbox
- Microsoft
- Phil Spencer
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
12
News Major Nelson Takes A Selfie At Nintendo America's HQ With His Guest Pass

"Just visiting"
Although Major Nelson announced his departure from Xbox and Microsoft last month, he's not entirely done with the industry just yet. He previously mentioned how he would be taking a "step back" to work on the "next chapter" of his career. With this in mind, he's now been spotted taking selfies out of Nintendo's American office. It's...
- Sat 19th Aug 2023
- Xbox
- Major Nelson
- Nintendo
- Industry News
92
News Xbox Congratulates Nintendo On The Release Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

"I look forward to the mystery and challenges that await in Hyrule"
Unless you've got some Xbox-shaped blinkers on, you've probably seen that Nintendo's latest Zelda title has now launched. Yep, Tears of the Kingdom is officially out in the wild, and it's looking like certain sections of Team Xbox will be playing this one in the coming days and...
- Fri 12th May 2023
- Xbox
- Microsoft
- Nintendo
- Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom
6
News Former Nintendo Manager Joins Xbox As Forza's 'Director Of Quality'

Seal of approval
We're not sure we'd ever say Forza lacks in the quality department, but clearly, Microsoft sees room for improvement. Redmond-based Turn 10 Studios has made a major hire this month, as a former Nintendo manager joins the team as the franchise's Director Of Quality. That means that new hire, Heather Gearreald, will oversee both...
- Mon 9th May 2022
- Xbox
- Forza
- Xbox Game Studios
- Nintendo
- Turn 10 Studios
21
News Sony And Nintendo Follow Xbox's Lead In Changing Subscription Renewals

A win for the consumer
Earlier this year, Xbox began to make some changes regarding digital purchases. Basically, a UK authority said it had "identified concerns" regarding auto-renewals on Xbox platforms, and the board reached out to Microsoft in an effort to see change. In return, the company advised it would "provide more transparent, upfront...
- Wed 13th Apr 2022
- Xbox
- PlayStation
- Nintendo
- Sony
- Microsoft
7
Random This Official Halo And Mario Artwork Is The Crossover We Didn't Know We Needed

It's a me, Master Chief!
There's been a lot of buzz already this week that Microsoft and Nintendo could be collaborating together on something. Well, the official Halo Instagram account has only added fuel to the fire with this new artwork, which can only be described as a massive tease. The art, which is beautifully drawn, features many iconic...
- Tue 13th Apr 2021
- Xbox
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Halo
18
News Phil Spencer Says Xbox Could Never Have Designed A Console Like The Nintendo Wii

"I could have never designed the Wii… I don’t have that in me"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been a champion of gaming for a while, and has often celebrated many different elements of the industry outside of his purview. Just this week he has been seen talking about Nintendo, and how the Wii helped pave the way for them today. As transcribed by...
- Fri 5th Mar 2021
- Xbox
- Nintendo
- Phil Spencer
23
News Nintendo Doesn't Seem Too Interested In Bringing Xbox Game Pass To Switch

But never say never
It’s been long rumoured that Nintendo and Microsoft could one day merge to bring Xbox Game Pass to the Switch system. However, company boss Doug Bowser doesn’t seem entirely convinced this is the way. In a recent interview with Polygon, Bowser was asked about whether Xbox Game Pass might ultimately finds its way onto...
- Thu 17th Dec 2020
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Series S
- PC

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