Miyamoto supports emulation

Some of those early games, many from the company's original Nintendo Entertainment System, have shown up on the Internet as small data files that can be downloaded and played, in substantially their original format, with programs called "emulators."

While the emulators are legal, the games themselves are not unless the user physically owns the actual game cartridge, and Nintendo has actively opposed the trade in those files.

"I'm actually very grateful that people still find such fun and entertainment in those games," Miyamoto said.

Many of the people who first played those games as children are now grown, and Miyamoto said Nintendo is focusing more than ever on producing games for all age groups.

"We don't think in terms of younger gamers versus older gamers," Miyamoto said. "I still think the best policy is to focus on these games that have a wider appeal."

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While Nintendo is opposed to it, Miyamoto gets all giddy knowing his old games are still being enjoyed.