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Where it all began.

Platform Overview

The Nintendo Entertainment System launched in Japan in 1983 as the Famicom and arrived in North America in 1985. It single-handedly revived the video game industry after the devastating crash of 1983, proving that home consoles still had a massive market when backed by quality control and iconic software.

Powered by an 8-bit Ricoh 2A03 CPU clocked at 1.79 MHz, the NES delivered a 256×240 resolution with up to 54 colors, 25 of which could appear on screen at once. Its five dedicated audio channels produced some of the most memorable chiptune soundtracks in gaming history.

The NES became home to franchises that would define the medium for decades — Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Mega Man all got their start here. With roughly 800 licensed titles released in North America, the NES cemented Nintendo's dominance and established the template for the modern console industry.

Technical Specifications

Release Year
1985
Manufacturer
Nintendo
CPU
Ricoh 2A03 @ 1.79 MHz
Resolution
256×240
Colors
54 colors (25 on screen)
Sound
5 audio channels
Media
Cartridge
Game Library
~800 licensed games

Top Games

#01
Super Mario Bros. 3
#02
The Legend of Zelda
#03
Mega Man 2
#04
Castlevania III
#05
Contra
#06
Metroid
#07
Kirby's Adventure
#08
Final Fantasy
#09
Punch-Out!!
#10
Duck Hunt

Why Play on Glitch

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Faithful NES Emulation

Glitch faithfully recreates every scanline and sprite flicker of the original NES hardware, delivering an authentic 8-bit experience with ultra-low latency built for responsive play.

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Save States Anywhere

No more starting from scratch. Save your progress at any point and pick up exactly where you left off — even in games that never had a save feature.

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CRT Shader Options

Toggle between crisp pixel rendering and authentic CRT filters that replicate the warm glow and scanlines of vintage tube televisions.

Glitch is designed for streaming games from hardware you control. Client devices act as remote interfaces. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd. Glitch is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo. Glitch does not include game files. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to any game files used with Glitch.

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