Super Famicom launches in Japan, with Super Mario World
Source: Pixel Pantheon original exhibit research (2026-11-07)
Super Smash Bros. Melee (Japan)
Super Smash Bros. Melee launched in Japan for GameCube, becoming the console's best-seller and a competitive fixture for decades.
Source: Wikipedia, 2001 in video games
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.