4 rare pieces of Nintendo history you'll never own

The one company in the video game industry with an unprecedented history is Nintendo. The company, which once started as a small hanafuda playing card maker in 1889, has stood as a foundational pillar of the industry for many years. Many people, young and old, know the name Nintendo even if they've never played a video game before. However, those who grew up playing games at a very early age know of the many releases from Nintendo that impacted pop culture. Throughout the decades, different home consoles and iconic video game series have been tied to the company, and they have helped inspire generations of game designers and bring joy to many gaming fans.