<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Nintendo's rich history dates back to 1889, with the iconic 1985 NES.Struggles with Wii U led to the successful Nintendo Switch launch in 2017.Nintendo Switch 2, launched in 2025, saw impressive sales despite initial criticisms.The successor addressed hardware improvements and high stock levels to meet demand.Despite some backlash, Nintendo Switch 2 proved successful and attracted happy consumers globally.