Nintendo Research & Development 2
Nintendo's early hardware and software division, responsible for hardware R&D and game ports.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Nintendo Research & Development 2 (R&D2) was established in 1970, focusing on hardware development and game porting. It contributed to hardware like the Game Boy. The division was restructured in the 2000s and eventually merged into other departments.
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