Shigeru Miyamoto dreams of Nintendo consoles becoming a rite of passage for everyone coming of age: “Which Nintendo would make you the happiest?”
Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto has said he hopes Nintendo consoles can become a familiar rite of passage for people as they grow up. His comments frame the company’s ambition around personal enjoyment and long-term cultural connection, rather than simply selling the most powerful hardware.
Miyamoto posed the question, “Which Nintendo would make you the happiest?”, suggesting that different generations may form attachments to different Nintendo systems. The article does not provide further figures or details beyond his remarks.
- Miyamoto wants Nintendo consoles to become a coming-of-age tradition.
- He emphasised happiness over a single preferred console.
- The comments highlight Nintendo’s generational appeal.