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
France's consumer protection agency, DGCCRF, determined that Nintendo Europe had not sufficiently informed consumers of the recurring problem despite the console being sold for years since its 2017 launch.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Further gaming purchases included a £50 Turtle Beach gaming headset, an Xbox One console, bought for £297.14 in 2015, and a Nintendo Switch, which cost £279.99 in 2017.
From BBC • May 25, 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
Leo snatched up one of his controls, rigged from a Nintendo Wii stick, and spun it in a circle.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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