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Nintendo

American  
[nin-ten-doh] / nɪnˈtɛn doʊ /
Trademark.
  1. a system for playing video games.

  2. any game designed for this system.


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Nintendo was a playing card company that switched to video games.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

In March, Sony Group raised prices on its PlayStation 5 consoles by $100 to $150; Nintendo followed in May with a $50 bump for its Switch 2.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

PlayStation's rival Nintendo also announced this month that it will hike the price of its Switch 2 console $449.99 to $499.99 in the US, and €469.99 to €499.99 in most European countries.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He wanted to hike in Griffith Park, hit up Thai Town for dinner and cozy up with some Nintendo “Mario Party.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I got a game for my Nintendo and L.A.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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