--- product_id: 113578887 title: "The NES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System" price: "$132.14" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/113578887-the-nes-encyclopedia-every-game-released-for-the-nintendo-entertainment store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The NES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System **Price:** $132.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The NES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System - **How much does it cost?** $132.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/113578887-the-nes-encyclopedia-every-game-released-for-the-nintendo-entertainment) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The NES is one of the most iconic video game systems of all time, and is credited with ‘saving’ the American video games industry in the early 80s when it looked likely to collapse. The NES Encyclopedia is the first ever complete reference guide to every game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo's first industry-defining video game system. As well as covering all 714 officially licensed NES games, the book also includes more than 160 unlicensed games released during its lifespan, giving for the first time a definitive history of this important console's full library. Written by a retro gaming expert with 30 years of gaming experience and a penchant for bad jokes, the NES Encyclopedia promises to be both informative and entertaining. The NES continues to enjoy a strong cult following among Nintendo fans and gamers in general with wide varieties of officially licensed merchandise proving ever popular: both for older fans who remember it the first time around, and younger gamers discovering the system for the first time through Nintendo’s regular re-releases of its older games. Nintendo’s most recent console, the Switch, is the fastest selling video game console of all time in the United States and Japan. Nintendo will be launching a variety of classic NES games for download on the system later in 2018, meaning a new audience of gamers is due to discover the NES for the first time. Review: Well worth your time and money! - A great retrospective of the system that revitalized home video-gaming after the industry crash in 1983. A very fun read and beautifully produced, this book is great for those that have any nostalgia for the NES. Each game contains a write up with a screen shot and some trivia, and includes all licensed and unlicensed games (over 850). This isn't a "dry" reference book - the pages are loaded with funny commentary and humor. I love these kind of collective works documenting video game history, and think this is one of the better ones out there. I wasn't familiar with the author prior to hearing about this book, but I will be keeping my eyes open for possible future volumes (SNES and Genesis please!) Review: A Fun Read - As a person born in the early 80's, this book has plenty of memories contained within and tons of new information. I am planning to read it from start to finish, but sometimes I just open the book at random and browse through the screen captures. The information is well organized, rather thorough, and interesting. One thing I would have liked to see is the box art for each game. And the cover image/design is (in my opinion) poorly done... but it does give it a retro look I suppose. Overall, the book represents a huge value considering the cost of the very large hardcover edition. Makes a great addition to any library, game room, or living room. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #519,763 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #76 in Antique & Collectible Toys (Books) #410 in Antiques & Collectibles Encyclopedias #940 in Trivia (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 594 Reviews | ## Images ![The NES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OQumQpRmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth your time and money! *by D***T on August 22, 2019* A great retrospective of the system that revitalized home video-gaming after the industry crash in 1983. A very fun read and beautifully produced, this book is great for those that have any nostalgia for the NES. Each game contains a write up with a screen shot and some trivia, and includes all licensed and unlicensed games (over 850). This isn't a "dry" reference book - the pages are loaded with funny commentary and humor. I love these kind of collective works documenting video game history, and think this is one of the better ones out there. I wasn't familiar with the author prior to hearing about this book, but I will be keeping my eyes open for possible future volumes (SNES and Genesis please!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fun Read *by J***F on September 11, 2019* As a person born in the early 80's, this book has plenty of memories contained within and tons of new information. I am planning to read it from start to finish, but sometimes I just open the book at random and browse through the screen captures. The information is well organized, rather thorough, and interesting. One thing I would have liked to see is the box art for each game. And the cover image/design is (in my opinion) poorly done... but it does give it a retro look I suppose. Overall, the book represents a huge value considering the cost of the very large hardcover edition. Makes a great addition to any library, game room, or living room. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic History of the NES from a Fantastic Writer *by D***N on August 22, 2019* I discovered Chris Scullion back when Nintendo Power shut down. Well aware of an infinite number of websites that covered gaming, some of which I regularly read already, I went searching for one that covered Nintendo specifically, with a similar vibe and enthusiasm. This search landed me on Nintendo Gamer. This is where I discovered the joy of Chris' writing and followed him from there to CVG, and eventually to his freelance work and his own blog Tired Old Hack where he continues to provide unique, relatable, and personable coverage of games. You can tell that every word of The NES Encyclopedia is written out of pure love for the system. Everything from the layout and design to the words themselves provide an enjoyable read as you learn of the NES' rich history page after page. Iconic games, or ones that are considered of great importance, like Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong, get the full page treatment. While games that are still important but somewhat less iconic get a half page, and more minor games get a quarter page. But even the lesser important titles get a fair shot at historical relevance in this book. Each entry is handled with great care and Chris’ signature relatable writing style is present throughout. The unlicensed game section in particular is quite entertaining as you read about some of the wackier things released outside of Nintendo’s watchful eye. I honestly didn’t even realize there were so many unlicensed titles and it was really fun to learn about them all. Reading this book has been an absolute joy as I’ve learned new things about games I’ve loved for years and discovered interesting games I’ve never heard of. I highly recommend this book and I am looking forward to his SNES and Mega Drive (Genesis) books coming in the future. ## Frequently Bought Together - The NES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System - The SNES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System - The N64 Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Nintendo 64 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/113578887-the-nes-encyclopedia-every-game-released-for-the-nintendo-entertainment](https://www.desertcart.us/products/113578887-the-nes-encyclopedia-every-game-released-for-the-nintendo-entertainment) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*