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Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto says PCs were once "held in higher regard than consoles," so the NES was made…
Nintendo fellow Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), also known as the Family Computer, was designed to elevate the perception of home consoles beyond being mere toys. He explained that the NES aimed to bridge the gap between consoles and PCs by offering arcade-quality gameplay at home, challenging the notion that PCs were inherently superior.
The NES is 45 years old – here’s why there’s no nostalgia for it in the UK
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), despite its global importance and iconic franchises, had a minimal cultural impact and generated little nostalgia in the UK. This is attributed to its late release in 1987, high price point compared to dominant home computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and a perception of being for children, unlike Sega's offerings. While foundational for many genres and franchises in North America and Japan, the NES's legacy in the UK is largely overshadowed by these market factors.
