When did Nintendo reveal their version of the Famicom?
June 1985.
Where was it?
Consumer Electronics Show (CES),
What would the Famicom be called?
This is the system which would eventually be officially deployed as the Nintendo Entertainment System, or the colloquial "NES".
What state was it first released in?
New York City
How many titles were put out?
17
Was Mario one of them?
yes
Was Frogger one of them?
no
What were the controllers modeled after?
Game & Watch machines
Why was the plan changed from joysticks?
their durability was also questioned.
What was the other reason?
children might step on joysticks