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In 1990, the [[wp:Super Famicom|Super Famicom]] was released in Japan and was extremely successful, and in the next two years was released in the rest of the world as the [[wp:Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], also known as the "Super NES" or "SNES". In the mid-1990s, Nintendo contracted with [[wp:Sony|Sony]] to develop an add-on CD-ROM drive to the Super NES, but terminated the contract. Sony used the research and development of the canceled deal and would eventually release it as the [[wp:PlayStation|PlayStation]]. In 1995, Nintendo released the [[wp:Virtual Boy|Virtual Boy]] console, however, this provided to be a disaster for the company, their first ever. Also, competitors [[wp:Sega|Sega]] and Sony released their new 32-bit consoles, the [[wp:Sega Saturn|Saturn]] and the PlayStation, cutting into Nintendo's market share. | In 1990, the [[wp:Super Famicom|Super Famicom]] was released in Japan and was extremely successful, and in the next two years was released in the rest of the world as the [[wp:Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], also known as the "Super NES" or "SNES". In the mid-1990s, Nintendo contracted with [[wp:Sony|Sony]] to develop an add-on CD-ROM drive to the Super NES, but terminated the contract. Sony used the research and development of the canceled deal and would eventually release it as the [[wp:PlayStation|PlayStation]]. In 1995, Nintendo released the [[wp:Virtual Boy|Virtual Boy]] console, however, this provided to be a disaster for the company, their first ever. Also, competitors [[wp:Sega|Sega]] and Sony released their new 32-bit consoles, the [[wp:Sega Saturn|Saturn]] and the PlayStation, cutting into Nintendo's market share. | ||
Between 1996 and 1997, Nintendo released the instantly popular [[Nintendo 64]] console worldwide, as well as the [[wp:Game Boy Pocket|Game Boy Pocket]]. In 1996, the first [[Pokémon]] [[Pokémon games|games]] were released (as ''Pocket Monsters'' in Japan), the {{ | Between 1996 and 1997, Nintendo released the instantly popular [[Nintendo 64]] console worldwide, as well as the [[wp:Game Boy Pocket|Game Boy Pocket]]. In 1996, the first [[Pokémon]] [[Pokémon games|games]] were released (as ''Pocket Monsters'' in Japan), the {{2v|Red|Green}}, which became hugely popular and spawned the mega-franchise that is known today. | ||
The [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] home console and [[Game Boy Advance]] were released worldwide in 2001 and 2002. In 2002, the long-time President of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi, stepped down from his position, handing it off to Satoru Iwata. | The [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] home console and [[Game Boy Advance]] were released worldwide in 2001 and 2002. In 2002, the long-time President of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi, stepped down from his position, handing it off to Satoru Iwata. | ||