Wii 'popular among non-traditional gamers'

The Nintendo Wii is popular among people who wouldn't traditionally be associated with gaming, it has been suggested.

But with houses possibly being busier over the Christmas period, ensuring that home insurance cover is in place to protect a new console should it be damaged may be advisable.

Tim Ingham, associate editor of The Market For Computer and Video Games, commented that the Wii consoles are inviting to consumers who haven't traditionally been gaming fans.

He said that the way the system was marketed was key.

He also commented that the design and interface could have played a part in the Wii's popularity.

Figures from TDG suggest that by 2012, 190 million households will use a next-generation game console.

Of these, 80 per cent will have their console connected to the internet.

For technologically-minded households, computer insurance could be considered to ensure that any problems are sorted out swiftly, getting the family back online as soon as possible.

InsureandGo offers great value home insurance which could be a wise investment for any household, no matter how many valuable items are owned.