nintendocore
Nintendocore is a niche genre of music that draws heavily from the sound chip technology of Nintendo video game consoles, particularly the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It is characterized by its use of chiptune melodies and rhythms, often emulating the limitations and distinctive sounds of 8-bit sound hardware. This genre emerged in the early 2000s as a fusion of electronic music, punk rock, and early video game soundtracks.
Musicians within the nintendocore scene typically utilize software synthesizers that mimic the sounds of the NES's