Nintendo

Nintendo

Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel. Nintendo soon developed into a video game company, becoming one of the most influential in the industry and Japan's third most valuable listed company, with a market value of over US$85 billion. Besides video games, Nintendo is also the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball team in Seattle, Washington....
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quick facts
Founded:September 23, 1889
Headquarters:Suzhou, China

Products by Nintendo

Wii MotionPlus
Wii MotionPlus
Wii Remote
Wii Remote

Headquarters of Nintendo

Suzhou
Suzhou
Population:6,073,000

Suzhou is a prefecture-level city on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Taihu Lake in the province of Jiangsu, China. The city is renowned for its stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens which have contributed to its status as a great tourist attraction....
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Divisions of Nintendo

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Mergers involving Nintendo

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    When was Nintendo founded?
  • A:
    The company was founded in September, 1889.
  • Q:
    Which sectors does Nintendo compete?
  • A:
    The company operates in the video game industry.
  • Q:
    Which location is Nintendo's corporate headquarters?
  • A:
    The company's headquarters is located in Suzhou, .
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