"A Nintendo spokesman confirmed to CNET News.com that President Bush did, indeed, receive a copy of "Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day" and a Nintendo DS Lite from the company for his 60th birthday. The small white dual-screen portable game device is not such an unusual gift; the President's fondness for his iPod is well-known.

Included with the gifts was a birthday letter:

"Don't worry, turning 60 is an exciting milestone. As you know, you've joined millions of other baby boomers in an invigorating new decade of your life. And, like many boomers, you may be looking for ways to keep your mind sharp. That's where we come in." The letter is signed: "Have a tremendous birthday! Sincerely, Your Friends at Nintendo."

Some people would say the President could have used this a long time ago. Better late than never.