Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Nintendo” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Do you know anything about the history of Nintendo?
2. Is it true that Nintendo was the first video game company?
3. What is Nintendo’s most popular game series?
4. How many countries does it operate in today?
5. Does Nintendo make much money from selling games?
6. In what year did Nintendo release its first home console system?
7. What is Nintendo?
8. How much does it cost per month (or year) to use Nintendo’s online service?
9. Do you play any of their games?
10. How many buttons are on a Switch controller?
11. Do you have to pay money to use Nintendo’s online service?
12. How much does a new Nintendo Switch cost?
13. Why did Nintendo begin making video games?
14. How many games has Nintendo made?
15. How many NES consoles were sold?
16. How many consoles has Nintendo released?
17. What is the name of Princess Peach’s kingdom?
18. What is the name of Nintendo’s mascot?
19. What is the name of the first games console made by Nintendo?
20. Can you play Game Boy games on your phone or tablet?
21. Which country is Nintendo from? Which city?
22. Who created Mario?
23. What is the name of Mario’s brother?
24. Where is Nintendo’s headquarters located?
25. What is the most popular video game in the world right now?
26. What is your favorite Nintendo game series?
27. Where did Shigeru Miyamoto grow up?
28. How much does a Nintendo game cost?
29. Who are the main characters in Super Mario Bros?