The original version of the Nintendo Entertainment System, known as the Famicom or Nintendo Family Computer, first became available in Japan 30 years ago this month. Here are some of the most notable moments and milestones in the iconic video game console’s history:

1984 : Advances in technology allow the console to shrink pixels to a half-inch in size

: Advances in technology allow the console to shrink pixels to a half-inch in size 1985 : A delighted Nintendo CEO Hiroshi Yamauchi spends the entire two-hour unveiling of the North American NES showing reporters how he can make Mario dance at the top of a vine

: A delighted Nintendo CEO Hiroshi Yamauchi spends the entire two-hour unveiling of the North American NES showing reporters how he can make Mario dance at the top of a vine 1987 : The Legend Of Zelda performs well in the U.S. despite most players failing to appreciate the game’s satirical critique of Japanese politics

: The Legend Of Zelda performs well in the U.S. despite most players failing to appreciate the game’s satirical critique of Japanese politics 1987 : Nintendo discontinues the small hose that blasts NES players with scalding hot water after losing a game

: Nintendo discontinues the small hose that blasts NES players with scalding hot water after losing a game 1988 : First national debate on video game violence is sparked when an Italian-American plumber breaks into a blonde woman’s home, crushes her pet turtle to death, and tries to escape through a drainpipe

: First national debate on video game violence is sparked when an Italian-American plumber breaks into a blonde woman’s home, crushes her pet turtle to death, and tries to escape through a drainpipe 1989 : Nintendo releases the Power Glove for people too lazy to glue a controller to a glove themselves

: Nintendo releases the Power Glove for people too lazy to glue a controller to a glove themselves 1990 : Stocks plummet as a majority of gamers reach the water level

: Stocks plummet as a majority of gamers reach the water level 1994 : Mia Farrow is revealed as the inspiration behind Princess Peach

: Mia Farrow is revealed as the inspiration behind Princess Peach 2013: 627 people watch a video of someone playing the Nintendo release of Home Alone 2 on YouTube