Nintendo
American-
a system for playing video games.
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any game designed for this system.
Example Sentences
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That’s a major loss for a brand that was synonymous with gaming in the 2000s the way Nintendo was in the ’90s.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
It is the same basic idea which made The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker a hit for Nintendo in the 2000s, and Sid Meier's Pirates a success before that.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Microsoft has raised prices for its Xbox console due to the worldwide squeeze on memory chips caused by artificial intelligence industry demand, which has also affected competitors Sony and Nintendo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Some of the company’s biggest rivals are Sony’s PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Steam, the digital storefront for PC games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
I prefer geeking out on Nintendo or practicing guitar over spending a cold night at a football game.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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