Nintendo a good bet to keep growing strong

The smashing video game success of Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.OS: Quote, Profile, Research), considered to be an "also-ran" in the new console war just a year ago, is unlikely to fizzle any time soon, thanks to solid support from software makers and a growing number of casual gamers.

There's no sign of slowdown in their handheld business. What we are also seeing is the console business getting increasing scale. This should continue for another two years

Nintendo has wooed a wider audience including game novices, women and the elderly with innovative but easy-to-play titles.

Investors took notice of the changing fortunes of the two game giants. Nintendo shot past Sony in market capitalization last month

for the moment at least, they are doing everything right