I used to be a die hard Nintendo fanboy but noticed their decline during the N64 era. I still waited another 10 years before I knew it was time to switch. They appeal to a younger casual audience. They always have except now they don't even try and hide it.
Don't get me wrong I'm glad i have a Wii for EA Active and some Nintendo gems but I'll never be an only Nintendo man ever again. I'm just too old.