Media from 1984.
Contents
Paper money
Old currency currently in circulation | |||||||
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![]() $1 (Series 1981) | |||||||
Up to A 99840000 B A 00000001 C – A 67200000 C | |||||||
Up to B 99840000 F B 00000001 G – B 28800000 I | |||||||
Up to C 99840000 B C 00000001 C – C 28800000 D | |||||||
Up to D 99840000 B D 00000001 C – D 70400000 C | |||||||
Up to E 99840000 C E 00000001 D – E 44800000 F | |||||||
Up to F 99840000 D F 00000001 E – F 16000000 G | |||||||
Up to G 99840000 D G 00000001 E – G 64000000 F | |||||||
Up to H 99840000 A H 00000001 B – H 64000000 B | |||||||
Up to I 70400000 A I 00000001 B – I 35200000 B | |||||||
Up to J 99840000 B J 00000001 C – J 60800000 C | |||||||
Up to K 99840000 C K 00000001 D – K 51200000 D | |||||||
Up to L 99840000 D L 00000001 E – L 92800000 F | |||||||
![]() $2 (Series 1976) | |||||||
A 00000001 A – A 29440000 A | |||||||
B 00000001 A – B 67200000 A | |||||||
C 00000001 A – C 33280000 A | |||||||
D 05440001 A – D 31360000 A | |||||||
E 23040001 A – E 56960000 A | |||||||
F 14720001 A – F 60800000 A | |||||||
G 08000001 A – G 75520000 A | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 39040000 A | |||||||
I 00000001 A – I 14080000 A | |||||||
J 00000001 A – J 24960000 A | |||||||
K 00000001 A – K 41600000 A | |||||||
L 28160001 A – L 71680000 A | |||||||
![]() $5 (Series 1981) | |||||||
Up to A 51200000 A | |||||||
Up to B 99840000 B B 00000001 C – B 19200000 C | |||||||
Up to C 61440000 A | |||||||
Up to D 92160000 A D 00000001 B – D 12800000 B | |||||||
Up to E 40960000 B E 00000001 C – E 09600000 C | |||||||
Up to F 20480000 B F 00000001 C – F 09600000 C | |||||||
Up to G 44800000 B G 00000001 C – G 16000000 C | |||||||
Up to H 35840000 A H 00000001 B – H 09600000 B | |||||||
Up to I 21760000 A I 00000001 B – I 09600000 B | |||||||
Up to J 85760000 A J 00000001 B – J 12800000 B | |||||||
Up to K 57600000 A K 00000001 B – K 06400000 B | |||||||
Up to L 76800000 B L 00000001 C – L 25600000 C | |||||||
![]() $10 (Series 1981) | |||||||
Up to A 92160000 A A 00000001 B – A 12800000 B | |||||||
Up to B 66560000 C B 00000001 D – B 32000000 D | |||||||
Up to C 62720000 A C 00000001 B – C 09600000 B | |||||||
Up to D 46080000 A D 00000001 B – D 12800000 B | |||||||
Up to E 90880000 A E 00000001 B – E 12800000 B | |||||||
Up to F 40960000 A F 00000001 B – F 12800000 B | |||||||
Up to G 25600000 B G 00000001 C – G 19200000 C | |||||||
Up to H 33280000 A H 00000001 B – H 09600000 B | |||||||
I 00000001 B – I 16000000 B | |||||||
Up to J 43520000 A J 00000001 B – J 09600000 B | |||||||
Up to K 21760000 A K 00000001 B – K 06400000 B | |||||||
Up to L 96000000 A L 00000001 B – L 28800000 B | |||||||
![]() $20 (Series 1981) | |||||||
Up to A 17920000 B A 00000001 C – A 09600000 C | |||||||
Up to B 67840000 D B 00000001 E – B 60800000 E | |||||||
Up to C 72960000 A | |||||||
Up to D 98560000 A D 00000001 B – D 12800000 B | |||||||
Up to E 10240000 C E 00000001 D – E 16000000 D | |||||||
Up to F 29440000 A F 00000001 B – F 16000000 B | |||||||
Up to G 62720000 C G 00000001 D – G 22400000 D | |||||||
Up to H 47360000 A H 00000001 B – H 12800000 B | |||||||
I 00000001 B – I 12800000 B | |||||||
Up to J 19200000 B J 00000001 C – J 12800000 C | |||||||
Up to K 60160000 A K 00000001 B – K 09600000 B | |||||||
Up to L 83200000 C L 00000001 D – L 35200000 D | |||||||
![]() $50 (Series 1977) |
Up to A 16640000 A | ||||||
Up to B 49920000 A | |||||||
Up to C 05120000 A | |||||||
Up to D 23040000 A | |||||||
Up to E 24320000 A | |||||||
Up to F 02560000 A | |||||||
Up to G 47360000 A | |||||||
Up to H 03840000 A | |||||||
Up to I 03840000 A | |||||||
Up to J 07680000 A | |||||||
Up to K 14080000 A | |||||||
Up to L 19200000 A | |||||||
![]() $50 (Series 1981) |
A 00000001 A – A 08960000 A | ||||||
B 00000001 A – B 46080000 A B 00000001 B – B 09600000 B | |||||||
C 00000001 A – C 01280000 A | |||||||
D 00000001 A – D 15360000 A | |||||||
E 00000001 A – E 12800000 A | |||||||
F 00000001 A – F 01280000 A | |||||||
G 00000001 A – G 44800000 A | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 01280000 A | |||||||
I 00000001 A – I 02560000 A I 00000001 B – I 03200000 B | |||||||
J 00000001 A – J 08960000 A | |||||||
K 00000001 A – K 10240000 A | |||||||
L 00000001 A – L 25600000 A | |||||||
![]() $100 (Series 1977) |
Up to A 19200000 A | ||||||
Up to B 66560000 B | |||||||
Up to C 05120000 A | |||||||
Up to D 16640000 A | |||||||
Up to E 24320000 A | |||||||
Up to F 03840000 A | |||||||
Up to G 39680000 A | |||||||
Up to H 15360000 A | |||||||
Up to I 05120000 A | |||||||
Up to J 20480000 A | |||||||
Up to K 38400000 A | |||||||
Up to L 39680000 A | |||||||
![]() $100 (Series 1981) |
A 00000001 A – A 02560000 A | ||||||
B 00000001 A – B 44800000 A B 00000001 B – B 12800000 B | |||||||
C 00000001 A – C 06400000 A | |||||||
D 00000001 A – D 02560000 A | |||||||
E 00000001 A – E 07680000 A | |||||||
G 00000001 A – G 20480000 A | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 02560000 A | |||||||
I 00000001 A – I 03200000 A | |||||||
J 00000001 A – J 07680000 A | |||||||
K 00000001 A – K 14080000 A | |||||||
L 00000001 A – L 15360000 A | |||||||
New currency released to circulation | |||||||
![]() $1 (Series 1981) | |||||||
A 67200001 C – A 09600000 D | |||||||
B 28800001 I – B 67200000 J | |||||||
C 28800001 D – C 60800000 D | |||||||
D 70400001 C – D 96000000 C | |||||||
E 44800001 F – E 06400000 G | |||||||
F 16000001 G – F 44800000 H | |||||||
G 64000001 F – G 32000000 G | |||||||
J 60800001 C – J 03200000 D | |||||||
K 51200001 D – K 86400000 D | |||||||
L 92800001 F – L 80000000 G | |||||||
In March 1984, Series 1981 notes phased out, leaving only the Series 1981A notes to remain in production. | |||||||
A 00000001 A – A 12800000 B | |||||||
B 00000001 A – B 22400000 D | |||||||
C 00000001 A – C 41600000 A | |||||||
D 00000001 A – D 25600000 B | |||||||
E 00000001 A – E 83200000 C | |||||||
F 00000001 A – F 44800000 C | |||||||
G 00000001 A – G 51200000 C | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 19200000 B | |||||||
I 00000001 A – I 41600000 A | |||||||
J 00000001 A – J 03200000 B | |||||||
K 00000001 A – K 83200000 A | |||||||
L 00000001 A – L 16000000 E | |||||||
![]() $5 (Series 1981) | |||||||
A 00000001 B – A 22400000 B | |||||||
B 19200001 C – B 51200000 C | |||||||
C 00000001 B – C 12800000 B | |||||||
D 12800001 B – D 38400000 B | |||||||
E 09600001 C – E 35200000 C | |||||||
F 09600001 C – F 35200000 C | |||||||
G 16000001 C – G 41600000 C | |||||||
H 09600001 B – H 22400000 B | |||||||
J 12800001 B – J 25600000 B | |||||||
K 06400001 B – K 38400000 B | |||||||
L 25600001 C – L 64000000 C | |||||||
![]() $5 (Series 1981A) | |||||||
A 00000001 A – A 25600000 A | |||||||
B 00000001 A – B 76800000 A | |||||||
C 00000001 A – C 09600000 A | |||||||
D 00000001 A – D 19200000 A | |||||||
E 00000001 A – E 54400000 A | |||||||
F 00000001 A – F 51200000 A | |||||||
G 00000001 A – G 73600000 A | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 16000000 A | |||||||
I 00000001 A – I 03200000 A | |||||||
J 00000001 A – J 22400000 A | |||||||
K 00000001 A – K 06400000 A | |||||||
L 00000001 A – L 86400000 A | |||||||
![]() $10 (Series 1981) | |||||||
A 12800001 B – A 80000000 B | |||||||
B 32000001 D – B 35200000 E | |||||||
C 09600001 B – C 32000000 B | |||||||
D 12800001 B – D 22400000 B | |||||||
E 12800001 B – E 32000000 B | |||||||
F 12800001 B – F 32000000 B | |||||||
G 19200001 C – G 54400000 C | |||||||
H 09600001 B – H 22400000 B | |||||||
K 06400001 B – K 28800000 B | |||||||
L 28800001 B – L 48000000 B | |||||||
![]() $10 (Series 1981A) | |||||||
A 00000001 A – A 35200000 A | |||||||
B 00000001 A – B 25600000 B | |||||||
C 00000001 A – C 16000000 A | |||||||
D 00000001 A – D 41600000 A | |||||||
E 00000001 A – E 38400000 A | |||||||
F 00000001 A – F 38400000 A | |||||||
G 00000001 A – G 57600000 A | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 12800000 A | |||||||
I 00000001 A – I 03200000 A | |||||||
J 00000001 A – J 28800000 A | |||||||
K 00000001 A – K 12800000 A | |||||||
L 00000001 A – L 54400000 A | |||||||
![]() $20 (Series 1981) | |||||||
A 09600001 C – A 73600000 C | |||||||
B 60800001 E – B 92800000 F | |||||||
C 00000001 B – C 28800000 B | |||||||
D 12800001 B – D 48000000 B | |||||||
E 16000001 D – E 86400000 D | |||||||
F 16000001 B – F 64000000 B | |||||||
G 22400001 D – G 99200000 D | |||||||
H 12800001 B – H 28800000 B | |||||||
J 12800001 C – J 28800000 C | |||||||
K 09600001 B – K 35200000 B | |||||||
L 35200001 D – L 22400000 E | |||||||
In May 1984, for the $5, $10 and $20 denominations, Series 1981 notes phased out, leaving only the Series 1981A notes to remain in production. | |||||||
A 00000001 A – A 35200000 A | |||||||
B 00000001 A – B 19200000 B | |||||||
C 00000001 A – C 09600000 A | |||||||
D 00000001 A – D 60800000 A | |||||||
E 00000001 A – E 83200000 A | |||||||
F 00000001 A – F 35200000 A | |||||||
G 00000001 A – G 99200000 A | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 32000000 A | |||||||
I 00000001 A – I 06400000 A | |||||||
J 00000001 A – J 41600000 A | |||||||
K 00000001 A – K 25600000 A | |||||||
L 00000001 A – L 38400000 B | |||||||
![]() $50 (Series 1981) | |||||||
A 00000001 B – A 09600000 B | |||||||
B 09600001 B – B 32000000 B | |||||||
D 00000001 B – D 12800000 B | |||||||
E 00000001 B – E 12800000 B | |||||||
F 00000001 B – F 03200000 B | |||||||
G 00000001 B – G 22400000 B | |||||||
H 00000001 B – H 03200000 B | |||||||
J 00000001 B – J 09600000 B | |||||||
K 00000001 B – K 09600000 B | |||||||
L 00000001 B – L 09600000 B | |||||||
![]() $50 (Series 1981A) | |||||||
A 00000001 A – A 06400000 A | |||||||
B 00000001 A – B 12800000 A | |||||||
D 00000001 A – D 06400000 A | |||||||
E 00000001 A – E 09600000 A | |||||||
F 00000001 A – F 03200000 A | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 03200000 A | |||||||
J 00000001 A – J 06400000 A | |||||||
L 00000001 A – L 09600000 A | |||||||
![]() $100 (Series 1981) |
A 00000001 B – A 06400000 B | ||||||
B 12800001 B – B 60800000 B | |||||||
C 00000001 B – C 06400000 B | |||||||
D 00000001 B – D 03200000 B | |||||||
E 00000001 B – E 16000000 B | |||||||
F 00000001 A – F 06400000 A | |||||||
G 00000001 B – G 12800000 B | |||||||
H 00000001 B – H 03200000 B | |||||||
J 00000001 B – J 16000000 B | |||||||
K 00000001 B – K 09600000 B | |||||||
L 00000001 B – L 09600000 B | |||||||
The $50 and $100 bills' Series 1981 notes phased out in October 1984, when production of Series 1981A notes began. |
B 00000001 A – B 12800000 A | ||||||
D 00000001 A – D 03200000 A | |||||||
F 00000001 A – F 03200000 A | |||||||
H 00000001 A – H 06400000 A | |||||||
L 00000001 A – L 09600000 A |
Logos
Movie logos | ||
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![]() Universal Pictures |
1971–1990 | |
![]() Warner Bros. |
1973–1984 | |
![]() Paramount Pictures |
1975–1987 | |
![]() Buena Vista Distribution |
1979–1984 | |
![]() Columbia Pictures |
1981–1993 | Seen on Ghostbusters. |
![]() 20th Century Fox |
1981–1994 | Seen on Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and the 1984 VHS of Star Wars. |
![]() MGM/UA Entertainment |
1983–1987 | |
![]() TriStar Pictures |
1984–1993 | This logo made its VHS debut on The Natural in November 1984. |
![]() Warner Bros. Pictures |
1984–1990 | This logo made its VHS debut on Purple Rain in November 1984. |
![]() ![]() Touchstone Films |
1984–1985 | Due to the rise of content that appeared to be too offensive for a PG rating on Walt Disney Pictures' films, Touchstone Films was founded in 1983 and began making its own films. |
Broadcast television logos | ||
![]() CBS |
1953–2007 | |
![]() ABC |
1962–2007 | |
![]() NBC |
1979–1986 | |
PBS logos (including funding credits) | ||
![]() Public Broadcasting Service |
1971–1984 | The last new episodes of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to have this logo was the "Grandparents" week (1531–1535). It still appeared on reruns of older episodes until the late 1980s. |
![]() WGBH |
1978–1993 | |
![]() The Caption Center |
1980–1987 | Seen on programs closed-captioned by The Caption Center. |
![]() National Captioning Institute |
1982–1999 | Seen on programs closed-captioned by the National Captioning Institute. |
![]() Family Communications |
1984 | Only seen on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. |
![]() WNET |
1984–1988 | |
![]() Corporation for Public Broadcasting |
1984–1985 | Most PBS programs were sponsored by these underwriters. |
![]() Public Television Stations | ||
![]() PBS |
1984–1989 | First appeared on October 1, 1984. On Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, it was first seen on the "Food" week (episodes 1536–1540) in November. |
Cable television logos | ||
![]() HBO |
1980–present | |
![]() Cinemax |
1980–1985 | |
![]() USA Network |
1979–1996 | |
![]() Showtime |
1981–1990 | |
![]() The Movie Channel |
1981–1988 | |
![]() Nickelodeon |
1981–1985 | |
![]() SuperStation WTBS |
1981–1985 | |
![]() Disney Channel |
1983–1986 | |
![]() CBN Cable Network |
1983–1988 | |
![]() Nickelodeon |
1984–2009 | For one year, used with the old Nickelodeon logo. |
Television distribution logos | ||
![]() Warner Bros. Television |
1972–1984 | |
![]() Paramount Television |
1975–1987 | |
![]() Universal Television |
1975–1991 | |
![]() 20th Television Fox |
1981–1992 | |
![]() Columbia Pictures Television |
1982–1988 | |
![]() Walt Disney Television |
1983–1985 | |
![]() Sunbow & Marvel Productions |
1984–1986 | Seen on My Little Pony. |
![]() Warner Bros. Television |
1984–1990 | |
![]() DiC Entertainment |
1984–1987 | |
![]() Merv Griffin Enterprises |
1984–1986 | Seen on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!. |
![]() KingWorld |
1984–1985 | Seen on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!. |
Home media logos | ||
![]() Walt Disney Home Video |
1978–1984 | |
![]() Walt Disney Home Video |
1981–1986 | Used domestically. |
![]() Warner Home Video |
1981–1986 | |
![]() CIC Video |
1981–1986 | CIC Video distributed Paramount and Universal's films outside of North America. |
![]() Paramount Video |
1982–1987 | Only seen on VHS prints of Paramount-owned films without the 1975 Paramount Pictures logo. |
![]() MGM/UA Home Video |
1982–1993 | Seen on Horton Hears a Who! and How the Grinch Stole Christmas on VHS. |
![]() RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video |
1983–1991 | |
![]() MCA Home Video |
1983–1990 | |
![]() CBS/FOX Video |
1983–1984 | |
![]() Walt Disney Home Video |
1983–1987 | Used internationally. |
![]() Walt Disney Classics |
1984–1987 | Only seen on the initial VHS release of Robin Hood. |
![]() CBS/FOX Video |
1984–1988 | Seen on the first VHS release of The Empire Strikes Back, and the 1984 re-print of the first Star Wars. |
![]() Children's Video Library |
1984–1987 | Seen on the first My Little Pony special on VHS. |
Movies
Theatrical
Poster/Title | Release Date | Box office |
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![]() Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi |
May 25, 1983 | $252,583,617 (May 25, 1983–March 11, 1984) |
![]() Ghostbusters |
June 8, 1984 | $221 million (June 8–December 31, 1984) |
The Goonies began filming on October 22, 1984, continuing production for the rest of the year.
Of all animated features from Walt Disney Animation Studios, this was the order of when they were released on VHS or last released in theaters:
Title | Release date | Type of release |
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101 Dalmatians | June 7, 1979 | Theatrical |
Sleeping Beauty | September 28, 1979 | Theatrical |
Lady and the Tramp | March 7, 1980 | Theatrical |
The Aristocats | December 19, 1980 | Theatrical |
Dumbo | June 26, 1981 | VHS |
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | June 26, 1981 | VHS |
The Fox and the Hound | July 10, 1981 | Theatrical |
Alice in Wonderland | October 15, 1981 | VHS |
Cinderella | December 18, 1981 | Theatrical |
Fantasia | April 2, 1982 | Theatrical |
Bambi | June 4, 1982 | Theatrical |
The Three Caballeros | November 4, 1982 | VHS |
Fun and Fancy Free | November 4, 1982 | VHS |
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (as two separate films) |
November 4, 1982 | VHS |
Peter Pan | December 17, 1982 | Theatrical |
The Sword in the Stone | March 25, 1983 | Theatrical |
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | July 15, 1983 | Theatrical |
The Rescuers | December 16, 1983 | Theatrical |
The Jungle Book | July 27, 1984 | Theatrical |
Robin Hood | December 6, 1984 | VHS |
Pinocchio | December 21, 1984 | Theatrical |
Saludos Amigos, Make Mine Music and Melody Time were once planned for VHS releases but were canceled due to inappropriate content.
In development were The Black Cauldron, now set for release in summer 1985, and The Great Mouse Detective.
Home video
Title | Latest release date | Notes |
Walt Disney Home Video | ||
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![]() Bedknobs and Broomsticks |
October 21, 1980 | |
![]() Pete's Dragon |
October 21, 1980 | |
![]() Mary Poppins |
December 30, 1980 | |
![]() The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh |
June 26, 1981 | After 1984, this film was split into three individual parts on VHS. |
![]() Dumbo |
July 1982 | |
![]() Alice in Wonderland |
November 1982 | |
![]() Fun and Fancy Free |
November 1982 | In the late 1980s, this film was split into two individual parts on VHS. |
![]() The Three Caballeros |
November 1982 | |
![]() Robin Hood |
December 6, 1984 | Launch title of the Walt Disney Classics, following its withdrawal from theaters after Dumbo, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland. |
MGM/UA Home Video | ||
![]() The Wizard of Oz |
October 25, 1980 | |
CBS/FOX Home Video | ||
![]() Star Wars |
November 13, 1984 | Re-released with Hi-Fi Stereo and closed captioning. |
![]() The Empire Strikes Back |
November 13, 1984 |
Books
Title | Notes |
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![]() Horton Hears a Who! (1954) |
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![]() The Cat in the Hat (1957) |
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![]() How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) |
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![]() Green Eggs and Ham (1960) |
Old copies of this book included the words "50 Word Vocabulary". |
![]() The Lorax (1971) |
Television
Broadcasts
![]() Mister Rogers' Neighborhood | |
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April 2–6, 1984 | "Work" (1526–1530) premiered on PBS. |
May 7–11, 1984 | "Grandparents" (1531–1535) premiered on PBS. |
August 13–17, 1984 | For the first time ever, "Starting School" reran alone on PBS. |
October 22, 1984 | Reruns of episodes from the new series were pushed back to starting on this date, beginning with "Superheroes". |
November 19–23, 1984 | "Food" (1536–1540) premiered on PBS. |
Out of 420 episodes of the old series, 195 reran this year (1021–1030, 1066–1070, 1076–1245 and 1251–1260). 30 of them were withdrawn in 1984. | |
![]() My Little Pony | |
April 9, 1984 | Premiered on first-run syndication. |
Dr. Seuss | |
![]() The Cat in the Hat |
Last known broadcast on HBO on August 29, 1984. |
![]() The Lorax |
Last known broadcast on HBO on August 8, 1984. |
![]() Dr. Seuss on the Loose |
Last known broadcast on HBO on August 26, 1984. |
![]() The Hoober-Bloob Highway |
Last known broadcast on HBO on August 15, 1984. |
![]() How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
Reran on CBS on December 5, 1984. |
![]() Wheel of Fortune | |
June 15, 1984 | New episodes of Season 1 ended on syndication. |
September 10, 1984 | Season 2 began on first-run syndication. |
![]() Jeopardy! | |
September 10, 1984 | Season 1 began on first-run syndication. |
Home video
Title | Release date | Notes |
---|---|---|
![]() Horton Hears a Who! and How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
December 1982 | First Dr. Seuss specials ever seen on VHS. |
![]() My Little Pony |
October(?) 1984 |
Software
Title | Release date(s) | Notes |
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![]() IBM PC-DOS 3.0 |
August 1984 | Introduced support for larger disks. |
Video Games
Title | Console | Latest release date |
---|---|---|
![]() Donkey Kong |
Second-generation arcade | July 9, 1981 |
![]() Donkey Kong Jr. |
Second-generation arcade | August 1, 1982 |
![]() Mario Bros. |
Second-generation arcade | July 14, 1983 |
![]() Donkey Kong 3 |
Second-generation arcade | October 1983 |
Totals
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