Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Back in the early 2000s, the tech world saw the release of a handful of custom web browsers themed after Nintendo games. Turns out, they were created with Nintendo's blessing - and it resulted in some rather bizarre Windows software that you don't typically associate with the company. Let's check them out!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Backstory
03:09 - Installation & Patching
05:32 - Pokémon Gold & Silver
09:03 - Mario Tennis
10:18 - Nintendo Power
11:43 - Paper Mario
12:43 - Zelda
14:34 - But wait, there's more!
18:23 - Outro
The First 5 Browsers: archive.org/details/ninten-media-browser-collection
Metroid Prime Browser: archive.org/details/pftwMetroidP
Pokemon Colosseum Browser: archive.org/details/PokemonCBrowser
Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Browser: archive.org/details/PokemonRSBrowser
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● Music/Credits:
Background Music:
"By the Fireplace" from the YouTube Audio Library
"George Street Shuffle", "Acid Jazz", "Mining by Moonlight", "Airport Lounge" and "Spy Groove" by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com
Outro Music: Silent Partner - Bet On It
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Some materials in this video are used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, which allows "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, and research.
#MichaelMJD #Nintendo #Windows
Back in the early 2000s, the tech world saw the release of a handful of custom web browsers themed after Nintendo games. Turns out, they were created with Nintendo's blessing - and it resulted in some rather bizarre Windows software that you don't typically associate with the company. Let's check them out!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Backstory
03:09 - Installation & Patching
05:32 - Pokémon Gold & Silver
09:03 - Mario Tennis
10:18 - Nintendo Power
11:43 - Paper Mario
12:43 - Zelda
14:34 - But wait, there's more!
18:23 - Outro
The First 5 Browsers: archive.org/details/ninten-media-browser-collection
Metroid Prime Browser: archive.org/details/pftwMetroidP
Pokemon Colosseum Browser: archive.org/details/PokemonCBrowser
Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Browser: archive.org/details/PokemonRSBrowser
● Patreon:
patreon.com/MichaelMJD
● Gear I use to make these videos: kit.co/mjd
Camera: amzn.to/3ipyKc5
Tripod: amzn.to/3pqxycn
Microphone: amzn.to/35UbkXb
Editing Software (Premiere): amzn.to/39kawfS
Thumbnail Editor (Photoshop): amzn.to/3lVqVN6
● Affiliate Links:
Get a FREE 30-DAY TRIAL of Amazon Prime: amzn.to/2xVmMB3
Get a FREE TRIAL of Audible: amzn.to/44CX7tN
Amazon: amazon.com/?tag=teammjd-20
● Music/Credits:
Background Music:
"By the Fireplace" from the YouTube Audio Library
"George Street Shuffle", "Acid Jazz", "Mining by Moonlight", "Airport Lounge" and "Spy Groove" by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com
Outro Music: Silent Partner - Bet On It
Amazon Affiliate Notice: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. All Amazon links that I provide will use my affiliate code with Amazon.
Some materials in this video are used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, which allows "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, and research.
#MichaelMJD #Nintendo #Windows
