TIMELINE SCRUB
10 MilestonesHARDWARE & SPRITE ENGINE
Nintendo Entertainment System (8-bit)
SUPER MARIO BROS. (1985)
RICOH 2A03 (1.79 MHz) • 2KB RAM
Direct manipulation: Press [JUMP / RUN] or Click inside canvas to interact with Mario
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The groundbreaking title released September 13, 1985, revitalizing the home gaming industry after the 1983 crash with precise physics and dynamic scrolling.
MILESTONE INSPECTOR
YEAR: 1985Active Milestone
Super Mario Bros. (NES)
Years Elapsed
41 Years
Color Palette
3 Colors/Sprite
Cartridge ROM
40 KB Total
HARDWARE PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE
Nintendo Entertainment System (8-bit)
| CPU Arch: | Ricoh 2A03 (8-bit @ 1.79 MHz) |
| System RAM: | 2 KB Work RAM + 2 KB VRAM |
| ROM Partition: | 8 KB CHR-ROM / 32 KB PRG-ROM |
| Resolution: | 256 x 240 px |
GAMEPLAY INNOVATION INTRODUCED
Side-scrolling velocity curves, responsive acceleration jumping, Super Mushroom and Fire Flower state transitions.
CULTURAL & INDUSTRY IMPACT
Revitalized retail confidence after the 1983 crash, selling over 40.24 million copies on the NES worldwide.
FRANCHISE BRIEFING EXPORT
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