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September 26 in Gaming History

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

1996 — 30 years ago

Nintendo 64 first sold in North America

The Nintendo 64 was first sold in North America on September 26, 1996 — three days ahead of its advertised September 29 launch — ushering in Nintendo's 3D era with Super Mario 64.

Source: Wikipedia — Nintendo 64 ('first sold in North America on September 26, 1996, though having been advertised for the 29th')
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.