The Famicom, short for Family Computer, is a home video game console released by Nintendo in Japan in 1983. It was designed to be affordable and accessible, featuring a distinctive red and white casing. The Famicom introduced many iconic games, including Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, which helped shape the gaming industry. The Famicom was later rebranded as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) for its North American release in 1985. It played a crucial role in revitalizing the video game market after the crash of 1983, establishing Nintendo as a leading company in the gaming world.