The Nintendo Entertainment System: The Second Greatest Console

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The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was said to be the second greatest console ever in a list of 25 by IGN. The greatest console ever was the Sega Dreamcast. The NES was the console that sparked interest for consoles again after the video game crash of 1983. The NES has a small wired controller with a directional pad, select and start buttons and an A and B button. These controllers are held with two hands.

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