Yep, you're reading that correctly. Apparently back in the prime days of the SNES Nintendo systems, Japan had a broadcast system set up for their machines that could receive a variety of things, including games. I find the whole concept incredible, considering the age of the technology involved, and thought maybe others here would like to take a look at the article and accompanying video:

https://www.zeldadungeon.net/its-time-for-some-satellites-swords-in-this-retrospective-for-ancient-stone-tablets/

What are your thoughts? Did you know this existed back then?