Overview
Sunsoft (サンソフト) is a Japanese video game developer based in Kōnan, Aichi. It was founded on April 16, 1971, as part of the electronics company Sun Denshi Corporation. The company debuted with two arcade titles:
Block Challenger and
Block Perfect, both released in 1978. In the second half of the 1980's they began focusing on home console games.
Sunsoft was renowned for its technologically advanced games for the NES, as well as undertaking sub-contract developing for other companies. After their glory days in the 8/16-bit era, Sunsoft now mainly develops mobile games (notably shanghai games),
pachinko simulations for consoles and classics compilations in the Sunsoft Memorial Series.
On Septemer 14, 2006
Nintendo announced a partnership with Sunsoft concerning Wii Virtual Console releases. In December 10, 2009, Sunsoft acquired the rights to the entire game library of
Telenet Japan.
Also Known As
- Sun Electronics Corp. (from Apr 16, 1971 to 1993) -- Company name until 1993
- Sunsoft (from 1985 to present) -- Company brand and informal name preferred by fans
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