CNBC: The Rise of Nintendo

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Nintendo hasn't always made video games. It was founded over a century ago and at one point sold ramen noodles and operated a taxi service. Today, Nintendo is part of a crowded video game market, up against companies like Sony, Microsoft, Apple and Google. When Nintendo first got into the home console business in the 80s, it dominated. Watch the video to find out more about Nintendo's past, and what it needs to do to survive.