R&D 3
R&D 3 | |
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Type | First Party |
Founded | 1984 |
Status | Defunct |
Base | Kyoto, Japan |
Bestseller | Punch-Out!! |
Homepage | Japanese Site US Site |
Notable Members | Genyo Takeda |
Key Franchises | Pilotwings Punch-Out!! StarTropics |
R&D 3 was one of Nintendo's original development groups. Though they mostly focused on hardware, they also dabbled in games. When Nintendo EAD was founded, most of R&D 3's software developers were given to them. The remaining hardware developers became Nintendo IRD.
Games
Nintendo Entertainment System
- Ice Hockey
- Play Action Football
- Pro Wrestling
- Punch-Out!!
- StarTropics
- Zoda's Revenge: Star Tropics II