Nintendo
American-
a system for playing video games.
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any game designed for this system.
Example Sentences
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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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