Ger-Wii-atrics - Nintendo's New Market

Nintendo, now has a new demographic of customer for the new Wii. The Chicago Tribune tells about one retirement home where the Wii is becoming a big hit.

I think this is an awesome story and it gives me hope for when I turn old. Video games are fun, and if I ever live in a retirement home I'd rather have the Wii than shuffle board. Hey, there's an idea for the next Wii game!

“I've never been into video games, but this is addictive,” said 72-year-old Flora Dierbach. “They come in after dinner and play. Sometimes, on Saturday afternoons, their grandkids come play with them … A lot of grandparents are being taught by their grandkids. But, now, some grandparents are instead teaching their grandkids.”

The articles talks about how some residents who still aren't physically able to play, will gladly sit by and be cheerleaders. You can also read more about the article at Daily Tech.