It’s a debate that’s raged since the early 80s: just how do you pronounce ‘NES’, the abbreviated name of the classic Nintendo Entertainment System console.
NEZ? NESS? Or – god forbid – N-E-S?
Well, the answer is finally here, direct from Nintendo itself, with the video game giant confirming that the correct pronunication is in fact ‘Ness’.
Here’s a screenshot from Wario Ware Gold on 3DS, which features a museum of Nintendo consoles, and specifically refers to the NES with the “s” sound:
In the museum section of the Japanese version of Wario Ware Gold, you can unlock some slides showcasing the Famicom. Also included is a picture of the NES. Within the description, Nintendo themselves says that “NES” is pronounced “Ness”. pic.twitter.com/Vg5JjXgJgy
— Kyle McLain (@FarmboyinJapan) August 3, 2018
For those in the NEZ camp, like myself, this is going to take some getting used to…
Via EuroGamer
