Discover the unexplored history of Nintendo with these highly anticipated new books from author Florent Gorge

Retro Nintendo Fans Won't Want To Miss Newly Translated Game Boy And NES Books

Discover the unexplored history of Nintendo with these highly anticipated new books from author Florent Gorge

This newly translated volume chronicles the rise of Nintendo from 1983-2016, focusing on the Family Computer (Famicom) that would come to be known as the Nintendo Entertainment System in the rest of the world. With over 15 years of research done in Japan, Gorge uncovered exclusive revelations and a totally unknown part of NES history for this book. As an added bonus, you can also read up on the history of the NES in France.

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Similar to the NES volume, The History Of The Game Boy is a well-researched book packed with information and interviews with the key players behind Nintendo's successful handheld console. This is a thoroughly investigated look back at the history of Nintendo, and the lasting influence of the Game Boy over several decades.

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If you're looking for a companion piece to go with these Nintendo books, you can also check out The Game Boy Encyclopedia and how it explores the hundreds of games released for the handheld across its lifespan. Written by veteran video game journalist Chris Scullion, this covers every game released in the West for both the Game Boy and its 1998 successor, the Game Boy Color, around 1,150 games in total. You can also read up on the gaming libraries of the NES, SNES, and N64 through Scullion's other encyclopedias.

It's worth pointing out that Gorge's previously published volumes were very well-received and are highly regarded as the books to read if you're interested in Nintendo's past. The English translations are sadly out of print, and they're ridiculously expensive on the reseller market as they can sell for up to $400 for a used copy.

The History of Nintendo 1889-1980 -- $100
The History of Nintendo 1980-1991 -- $400

There's also some excellent reading material available through Bitmap Books, and if you're a fan of luxury history tours, these are beautiful tomes to add to your collection. They're both informative and stylish, covering everything from pixel-art to horror games.