Coming of Age Gifts

Shigeru Miyamoto dreams of Nintendo consoles becoming a rite of passage for everyone coming of age: "Which Nintendo…

Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto expressed his desire for Nintendo consoles to become a rite of passage, similar to a randoseru school bag in Japan, for children reaching elementary school age. He hopes to create more reasons for people worldwide to choose Nintendo products. Miyamoto also reflected on how the Nintendo Entertainment System bridged the gap between PCs and consoles, emphasizing it was not just a toy.