R&D 3
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| R&D 3 | |
| 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[edit]
Nintendo Entertainment System[edit]
- Ice Hockey
- Play Action Football
- Pro Wrestling
- Punch-Out!!
- StarTropics
- Zoda's Revenge: Star Tropics II