Female gamers prefer Nintendo Wii over other consoles

I think Wii was targeted towards casual gamers and a major chunk of casual gamers includes girls. That's why it's no surprise when revealed the fact that Nintendo Wii console is the most popular platform among female gamers in the United States, according to the latest figures from Nintendo. It seems that about 80 per cent of female gamers prefer the Wii. This completely leaves the other two next generation consoles trailing in the dust. "This didn't happen by accident," said Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo in the US. "It's the result of a deliberate attempt to expand the market." The Wii is undoubtedly a big hit with girls. We know that Nintendo comes out with some really cute games to keep us girls hooked.