Wii's success lines pocket of Japan's richest man

Forbes magazine has announced that Nintendo 's Wii video game console has made company's former chairman, Hiroshi Yamauchi richer.

Yamauchi wealth has increased by $3 billlion dollar last year, making his net worth $7.8 billion. Yamauchi owns 10 percent of Nintendo.

Yamauchi's wealth is expected to increase even further after Nintendo releases Wii Fit later this year. Wii Fit is an exercise game that is expected to meet the needs of the young and old.