Pixel Pantheon · On This Day

August 23 in Gaming History

1 moment from the museum's collection happened on this date.

1991 — 35 years ago

Super Nintendo launches in North America

Nintendo launched the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in North America at $199 — the date Nintendo of America officially recognizes — kicking off the great 16-bit console war with Sega.

Source: Wikipedia, Super Nintendo Entertainment System

Enjoying the tour? Step inside the full museum — rooms for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and the Arcade, a playable arcade cabinet, the Museum Exam, and the Passport stamp collection.