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, Microsoft and Sony have all raised prices on devices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
While motion-tracking in gaming is nothing new - the Nintendo Wii came out in 2006 - how long children spend on screen time is still a hot topic among many parents and governments today.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
There's no news on when a PC version will be released - it's also currently unknown whether it will come to Nintendo Switch 2.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Companies that make PCs, game consoles, smartphones and more have raised prices, including Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Nintendo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
"Sure," their dad said, "your girlfriend can come over. If you're will- ing to give up your Nintendo."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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