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	Nintendo Seal of Quality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nintendos Official Seal of Quality in NTSC regions
		HES seal to mimic the official Nintendo Seal of Quality.
		The Nintendo Seal of Quality is a gold seal that Nintendo of America places on any game licensed for use on one of its video game consoles, denoting that the game has been properly licensed by Nintendo (and in theory, been checked for quality).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nintendo_Seal_Of_Quality (665 words)

	Nintendo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nintendo decided that to avoid this, they would only allow games that received their "Seal of Quality" to be sold for the Famicom, using a chip called 10NES to "lockout" or prevent unlicensed games from working.
		Nintendo released an add-on to the Nintendo 64 in Japan, titled the Nintendo 64DD, on December 1, 1999.
		Nintendo of Australia, its Australian division, is based in Scoresby, Melbourne, Victoria, and Nintendo Europe, the European division, is based in Großostheim, Germany.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nintendo (6857 words)

	GameSpy.com - Gaming's Homepage
		One of the key ways that Nintendo was able to grip the U.S. market tightly while differentiating itself from all of the companies that had crashed and burned in the recent past was the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality.
		Nintendo kept the reins tight in Japan, but it quickly became apparent that the situation was good for both parties: Publishers were allowed to make and sell games for an immensely popular platform, and Nintendo retained control and shared in the profits of all of the software sold.
		Through the Seal of Quality and the special security chip inside the NES that backed it up, Nintendo was able to keep a leash on its publishers and prevent this from happening again.
	archive.gamespy.com /articles/july03/25smartest/index16.shtml (1134 words)

	Jack's Video Game Museum - Nintendo
		Although Nintendo supposedly had a strict licensing policy (only games with the "Nintendo Seal of Quality" could be sold legally), many games were merely mediocre clones or crappy licensed games.
		Nintendo's "Seal of Quality" wasn't a measure of how good the game was, the seal just meant that the company had paid a licensing fee and that the game didn't contain adult content.
		Nintendo made many other controllers, including the NES Max which was shaped like a small Genesis controller and used a round sliding disc for control.
	www.geocities.com /TimesSquare/Fortress/3798/nes.htm (1346 words)

	NINTENDO LAND - The History of Nintendo: The Famicom rules the world! - (1983 -89)
		He knew that if Nintendo released their system when the video game market was as good as dead, there would be no competition and if successful their NES would be the only choice for gamers around the states...
		Nintendo earns more money this year than they had ever done before: The Famicom sells very good in Japan and Nintendo's games for the system is very coveted by the customers.
		Nintendo tried desperately to get a retailer to release their NES in the US but it was hard because of the big "video game crash" earlier that year.
	www.nintendoland.com /history/hist3.htm (3303 words)

	hello, nintendo: Nintendo's Long Tail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Nintendo saved it in the mid-eighties and helped people accept games, but in the mid-nineties Sony opened the doors to people who wouldn't otherwise bother.
		Twenty years ago Nintendo saw that a flood of crappy games was ruining the industry, and instituted the Nintendo Seal of Quality and other practices to ensure that people who purchased games for their systems were at least getting something that worked.
		Nintendo looks to be taking advantage of the long tail in a couple of ways.
	hello.typepad.com /hello_nintendo/2005/05/nintendos_long_.html (2353 words)

	Games 4 Nintendo :: NES History
		The famous Nintendo Seal of Quality verified licensed games and prevented third-party developers from releasing NES compatible games without meeting the company's standards of quality.
		He knew that if Nintendo released their system when the video game market was in depression, there would be no competition and if successful, the NES would be literally the only choice for gamers!
		Nintendo were ready to sell Atari the rights of distributing the NES outside of Japan.
	www.games4nintendo.com /nes/history2.php (472 words)

	Neowin.net - Where unprofessional journalism looks better - Nintendo cracks down on piracy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Nintendo of America announced today that it has obtained a temporary restraining order that will prevent unscrupulous retailers from importing and selling counterfeit versions of Nintendo games and hardware.
		Nintendo is urging all mall management companies across the country to take action and close any such kiosks.
		I think Nintendo's biggest threat to piracy are those flash devices that plug into GBA systems so you can download roms and use your gameboy advanced to play illegally obtained games.
	www.neowin.net /comments.php?category=gamers&id=25321 (1051 words)

	nintendojo ~ a site to see
		I bought the product because it had the Nintendo seal of quality on it but quality does not really matter for AC adapters.
		Nintendo went around of the problem of a lack of a power input by creating a battery cover that has input for the power.
		I suppose Nintendo saved 50 cents on every GBA by removing that feature because it is cheaper to make a few people pay for an AC power slot on a peripheral then 24 million GBAs in one year.
	www.nintendojo.com /reviews/Peripherals/view_item.php?1052486419 (456 words)

	Nintendo - Everybody's Bitch - Gaming - ALL - Discussion Forum /// Eurogamer
		They’re going to include classic Nintendo characters and hidden 16 bit classics in EA’s range of sports titles after the US behemoth threatened to stop supporting the Cube, in the desperate hope that they might cling on to a scrap of third-party market share this year.
		The only Nintendo hardware I've owned is an original Gameboy (sold as the game prices were bloody stupid and you could hardly see the screen most of the time) and the Cube, bought cheap when Argos was dumping them the first time around and is now gathering dust.
		Nintendo is giving Microsoft a run for its money in North America, and is firmly in second place in continental Europe and Japan.
	www.eurogamer.net /forum_thread_posts.php?thread_id=24532&forum_id=1 (1714 words)

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		All Nintendo If you play for long periods of time, products are licensed by sale for take a 10 to 15 minute break every use only with other authorized hour or so.
		Nintendo, Game Boy and Official Seals are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. * Page 1 ADVISORY READ BEFORE USING YOUR GAME BOY SYSTEM A very small portion of the population may experience epileptic seizures when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are commonly present in our daily environment.
		Nintendo, Game Boy and the official seals are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. Acclaim is a registered trademark of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. n 1992 Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved.
	www.noiseland.net /manuals/bart_juggernauts_manual.txt (2929 words)

	Water Cooler Games - Insert some Revolution joke here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Thanks to GGA, I just ran into an article arguing that Nintendo may open their upcoming Revolution console to independent developers who would be able to create downloadable content.
		So, when I say that Nintendo is desperate I am not saying Iomega-desperate (remember they use to rule the world with their Zip disks?).
		Update: Thanks to Peter Smith for his comments, pointing out to stories at Buzzcut and Nintendo Insider showing that Nintendo is doing great on the business side even though we all perceive it as lagging behind the console wars.
	www.watercoolergames.org /archives/000415.shtml (858 words)

	Pocket Monsters Go! Go! English Edition
		It has everything from 'Nintendo GameBoy to a little sticker with a Goomba on the back where the screw is to prevent you from opening it.
		The pirates even went to a lot of trouble with the front label, putting Nintendo's logo and seal of quality (!) as well as a rating with the ESRB.
		The back of the box once again contains Nintendo's seal of quality (which the pirates seem to be very proud of), along with Nintendo's fine print (i.e.
	www.eagb.net /gameboy/special_monster02.htm (495 words)

	Nintendo Beats Google To Free Nationwide Wi-Fi
		They never allowed the nintendo "seal of quality" on games legally developed for the NES using their own homebrew development systems (search nesworld.com for the micro machines article)
		Nintendo didn't launch anything, they just signed up with Wayport who had previously signed up with McDonalds.
		Nintendo is clever to keep the wireless protocol for the DS and I presume the next-gen GameBoy proprietary, since they can build it into the Revolution and and market its functionality as a GameBoy net access point...
	digg.com /technology/Nintendo_Beats_Google_To_Free_Nationwide_Wi-Fi (918 words)

	\| Nintendo - Customer Service \| Nintendo GameCube Instruction Manual \|
		Nintendo of America Inc. ("Nintendo") warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.
		Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the product (games and accessories) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of purchase.
		Nintendo's address is as set forth on the back cover of this booklet.
	www.nintendo.com /consumer/manuals/manual_gcn_english_3.jsp (2657 words)

	Nintendo Player :: Database
		Nintendo paints a very strong view of unlicensed games as bad or harmful to the system, saying they will void warranties and generally blow up your house.
		However, the Nintendo Seal of Quality held strong, as even with low game prices, Color Dreams games were of low quality and the reputation of the company became so bad that they had to spawn another name (Bunch Games) to have a chance of getting their products to retail.
		Nintendo tried to take out Camerica's Game Genie accessory as it had tried with several other companies.
	www.nesplayer.com /Editorials/meaninglessrant1.htm (636 words)

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		This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has approved the quality of this product.
		All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized products bearing the official Nintendo seal of quality.
		Nintendo and Nintendo Entertainment System are trademarks of Nintendo Of America.
	www.atarihq.com /tsr/manuals/mtlstorm.txt (1165 words)

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		(picture of the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality(R)) This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value.
		All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized products bearing the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality(R).
		(Nintendo logo) Authorized Repair Centers (sm) 1-800-255-3700 www.nintendo.com (Nintendo logo) Nintendo of America Inc. P.O. Box 957 Redmond, WA 98073-0957 USA Printed in U.S.A. -=Cheat Code Central=- is one of the largest and most comprehensive video and computer game help sites in the world.
	www.cheatcc.com /n64/manuals/mariogolf.txt (6485 words)

	FindLaw - License Agreement for Game Boy Advance - Nintendo of America Inc. and BAM! Entertainment Inc.
		Nintendo Co., Ltd. shall be the exclusive source for the manufacture of the Game Cartridges, with responsibility for all aspects of the manufacturing process, including the selection of the locations and specifications for any manufacturing facilities, determination of materials and processes, appointment of suppliers and subcontractors and management of all work-in-progress.
		Nintendo may, at its own expense, manufacture reasonable quantities of the Game Cartridges or the Licensed Products to be used for archival purposes, legal proceedings against infringers of the Intellectual Property Rights or for other lawful purposes.
		LICENSEE represents and warrants that the Marketing Materials shall (a) be of high quality and comply with the Guidelines, (b) comply with all voluntary ESRB advertising, marketing or merchandising guidelines, and (c) comply with all applicable laws and regulations in those jurisdictions in the Territory where they will be used or distributed.
	contracts.corporate.findlaw.com /agreements/bam/gbadv.license.2001.05.21.html (4609 words)

	eBay Scam Artists
		Well, I contacted Nintendo and eBay about it, and while eBay said they wouldn't disclose any information to me about what they were doing about it, Nintendo definitely agreed that this was a fake, and that all doubt was removed at the first thing I mentioned to them: the missing Seal of Quality.
		No official Nintendo cartridge has any small holes in the circuit board that are visible without opening the cartridge.
		I asked for advice from Nintendo by calling their 1-800 number, and they told me not to send the games to anyone.
	icculus.org /homepages/dolson/ebay.html (764 words)

	Don't be fooled by fakes! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Nintendo is working together with law enforcement officials to stop the sale of these products and prosecute the infringers.
		Authentic products which are licensed by Nintendo are designed and manufactured to high quality standards and meet or exceed U.S. Government safety standards.
		Counterfeits are manufactured using inferior materials and workmanship and do not bear appropriate notices and instructions for their safe and proper use.
	website.lineone.net /~pokemaster/fakes.htm (250 words)

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		This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value.
		B WARNING: Copying of any Nintendo game is illegal and is strictly prohibited by domestic and international copyright laws.
		For free, automated game play tips and news, call Nintendo's Power Line at: 1-425-885-7529 This may be a long distance call, so please ask permission from whomever pay the phone bill.
	www.gamersgraveyard.com /repository/gameboy/manuals/manuals/starwars_racer.txt (2588 words)

	Casual gamers...the scourge of Nintendo
		At this time, you had the NES from Nintendo and the Master System from SEGA as the two main consoles.
		Gamers wanted to make sure that when they wanted to spend their cash that they were going to get a quality title.
		This is why Nintendo gave all products the Nintendo Seal Of Quality, and still do.
	www31.brinkster.com /covskin/casual_gamers.htm (778 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		One of CA's best marketing ploys over the years has been the development of the "ca smart seal of excellence." Although reminiscent of the Nintendo seal of quality, the CA smart seal has greater implications.
		The smart seal is awarded to products developed by CA, systems integrated with CA technology, or hardware containing CA technology.
		The smart seal is necessary in order to continue the expansion of Sanjay's empire.
	www.users.drew.edu /nkasimis/csci-4/corporate-reliability.htm (146 words)

	4 color rebellion » Nintendo Wifi Connection
		Nintendo will be rolling out its Wifi Connection soon enough.
		Hokku: Nintendo are going to be making a USB device that you hook up to your internet-enabled computer through any USB port which will instantly allow your DS to use the wi-fi network (see here: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=60065).
		I understand that Nintendo want this system to be safe for the little kids, but its a bit of a shame.
	www.4colorrebellion.com /archives/2005/09/19/nintendo-wifi-connection (1066 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized products bearing the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality(TM).
		Nintendo recommends that you ALWAYS set the automatic pause to ON.
		Nintendo (and/or any Nintendo licensee or distributor) is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of any such device.
	www.vr32.de /anleitungen/galactic_pinball/galactic_pinball_us_manual.txt (2502 words)

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		[Nintendo Seal of Quality] This seal is your assurance that Nintendo has reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value.
		Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatability with your Nintendo product.
		WARNING Copying of and Nintendo game is illegal and is strictly prohibited by national, local and international copyright laws (including section of the Copright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and the 1991 EC Directive on the Legal Protection of Computer Programs).
	www.themushroomkingdom.net /manuals/smas.txt (4612 words)

	Nintendo Cubicle - What do you think of Nintendo DS? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Of course, as soon as Nintendo hardware starts breaking, it's bad luck whereas when Sony hardware is breaking it's shoddy build quality, right?
		Personally, I'd rather wait for 'official' (or rather, a big gaming website) reporting word of DS defects to announce that Nintendo have shoddy build quality, but even at an early stage it's, ahem interesting to see what people will say.
		obviously you couldn't send back an original gameboy it's too old but if you had a problem with the DS they would fix it or replace it that's what the nintendo official seal of quality means...
	www.pcvsconsole.com /forum/viewpost.php?pid=308775 (133 words)

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