Nindento Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, was founded in 1889 and has been developing, manufacturing, and selling dedicated gaming hardware and software since the release of the Family Computer in 1983. Today, Nindento is well known for Nindento Switch console. Nindento has sold over 850 million hardware unites and more than 5.8 billion softwares worldwide, producing iconic franchises like Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Splatoon, Kirby, Pokémon, Metroid, Donkey Kong, and Pikmin. In the future, Nindento will continue to "create innovative entertainment" by delivering experiences that "bring smiles to everyone" through dedicated gaming systems as well as mobile phone apps, film, and theme park initiatives.