Don't get me wrong, I like the wii and I dont mind having a separate dvd player. I just think that the wii would be a pretty great dvd player. The wiimote would be great to browse dvd's, which as you all know have interactive interfaces. Playing dvds on computers already takes advantage of the mouse's ability to access any content on the screen at all, while conventional dvd players and dvd playing consoles have to fumble with arrow buttons to get around. I mean the wiimote is just that, a remote controller, and I bet aiming a cursor around the screen to find easter eggs and what not would be pretty bad asss. Thoughts?
I agree. The Wii's controller would've made for an intuitive DVD interface. I would like to have one less device plugged into my system. Unfortunately most of the more hardcore fanboys in this forum seem to see the idea of DVD playback on the Wii as the devil's work. :(
but Nintendo might not have been able to meet production quotas and then we'd have an even larger shortage of Wiis that we do now! Or maybe Nintendo wouldn't make like $200 profit on each console unit they sell if they made it DVD compatable! Actually, come to think of it... that would be kool... I'd still have it either way though
maybe nintendo should think of making new batches of wiis have dvd playback. that would suck for me, because i already have a wii, but I still think its a good idea.
A Wii with DVD features would be absolutely awesome. Feasible? Maybe. Although it's too late now. (No, I don't want a special edition of the Wii. Don't peddle your vile candy to me!)
I think they are making a version in Japan that allows for DVD playback, but it'll probably cost more than the standard Wii and is for Japan only. It'd suck for me too, but I guess I'd be willing to sell off my Wii and buy a new one for DVD playback.
Not really a missed opportunity since by now DVD is the standard format to play video which I think most people have more than one or two in their homes. No point to it, just and added feature for those who are lazy to use their dvd player that plays dvds....
Nintendo should of sold the Optional DVD Codec Driver/Dongle that they promised, but nooo, enstead we get excuses and then they go and start talking about a DVD-Wii After launch...
DVD playback dosn't matter. Most people have something that can play DVDs in there home, I have 7 devices in my home that can play DVDs. It would just add extra cost to the production of the console and licencing fees that would be passed along to the consumer.
Yeah using the Wiimote for that would be great but I actually don't care if there is a DVD player or not, I just wanna play the games! But I got your point.
I agree. The Wii's controller would've made for an intuitive DVD interface. I would like to have one less device plugged into my system. Unfortunately most of the more hardcore fanboys in this forum seem to see the idea of DVD playback on the Wii as the devil's work. :(PikaPichu
Graphics booo! I wish they were never invented! Nobody wants to play online games! DVD is evil! Friend codes rock! I am Nintendo fanzorr!!
Honestly, I couldn't care less about having a DVD player on my Wii. Plus. if you think about it, Nintendo made the Wii as an innovative game console. What's innovative about a DVD player? Nothing. It's just an extra chunk of bullsh*t that gets slapped onto other consols these days (and by consols I mean 'FPS machines'.)
I have a 360, 2 PS2's, my computer and 3 DVD players, I do not need another DVD player. I'm sure a lot of people fit into this catagory. We don't need any more DVD players. Nintendo probably realized that everyone already has a DVD player and so, decided to leave that peticular piece of hardware out. You know what the Wii really needs? A laser turret that kills PS3 owners. lol, jk.
DVD player on Wii = pointless
Here's my 3 step solution to everyone's problem: 1. Stand up. 2 Turn off your Wii. 3. Turn on your DVD player.
It would be nice, but meh. LIke someone else said, I have LOADS of things that play DVDs, and I tend to use my PC for them anyway, because it has a bigger screen than my TV.
Nintendo should of sold the Optional DVD Codec Driver/Dongle that they promised, but nooo, enstead we get excuses and then they go and start talking about a DVD-Wii After launch... S0NICR
They started talking about it because they know they can capitalize on all the whiners, "oh why can't the Wii also play dvd?" if i were them I would cash in on people who believe that they need thier sixth dvd player.
wii still sold out means people dont need it or dont care enough about that feature....
why would nintendo incur a cost on something that doesnt help sell products? sure it be great for us that the wii had every single feature available but from a business standpoint it just doesnt make sense.
One good reason that it doesn't have DVD playback functionality is that it means there's going to be less wear and tear on the system. If you wear out a standalone DVD player, it's not a big deal; go out and get a new DVD player for $100 or less. If your Wii poops out, you're going to have to track down a Wii, then shell out the $250 for it. And with the internal memory and everything, you're probably going to be out any Virtual Console games you downloaded and your gave saves.
One good reason that it doesn't have DVD playback functionality is that it means there's going to be less wear and tear on the system. If you wear out a standalone DVD player, it's not a big deal; go out and get a new DVD player for $100 or less. If your Wii poops out, you're going to have to track down a Wii, then shell out the $250 for it. And with the internal memory and everything, you're probably going to be out any Virtual Console games you downloaded and your gave saves.jeordie015
Yeah game consoles and dvd really don't mix well, one or both usually end up taking a beating. I mean take the PS2, especially the early models, they demolish dvd.
Not really a missed opportunity since by now DVD is the standard format to play video which I think most people have more than one or two in their homes. No point to it, just and added feature for those who are lazy to use their dvd player that plays dvds....WR_Platinum
i agree. most people who want to watch dvds already have a player of some sort (normal, blu-ray, hd-dvd) in every room.
That is what my X-Box 360 is for...sadly that is all it is used for at the moment...oh well, the Wii is just to much fun for me to get back into my 360.
Wii doesn't support DVD, blah, blah, blah...who cares? I think I have seven machines capable of playing DVDs in my house. I don't want to pay any extra for DVD support when I don't need it. It's a game system, people. I don't need it to play DVDs, pretend to be a PC, perform a tiresome role as a half-ass stereo, wash my dishes, etc., etc.
I agree. The Wii's controller would've made for an intuitive DVD interface. I would like to have one less device plugged into my system. Unfortunately most of the more hardcore fanboys in this forum seem to see the idea of DVD playback on the Wii as the devil's work. :(PikaPichu
No. It's just I wouldn't want to pay extra money for something I already have. Seriously most people already have like 3 already why do you need anothere one? I don't want another one just for the sake of having one.
I disagree and I don't care at all. If you have a problem with that, buy a DVD player. The PS2 had problems with its DVD playback features in the past.
The Wii games are on DVD disc I'm pretty sure all Nintendo would have to do is make a firmware update available for download, no stupid add ons neededspendinbig
It's not a software problem. It's a hardware problem. A firmware can't resolve this problem. Unless, you'll import the Wii Panasonic Q in Japan. You won't see this thing in North America.
Nintendo should of sold the Optional DVD Codec Driver/Dongle that they promised, but nooo, enstead we get excuses and then they go and start talking about a DVD-Wii After launch... S0NICR
not nintendos fault.... sonic-sumthen, who was makeing the DVD playback thingy didn't agree to it in time. therefore, they ARE making a wii that will play dvd's. I jus dunno where its comeing... i heard only japan, i heard japan and the americas... i dunno...
Wii doesn't support DVD, blah, blah, blah...who cares? I think I have seven machines capable of playing DVDs in my house. I don't want to pay any extra for DVD support when I don't need it. It's a game system, people. I don't need it to play DVDs, pretend to be a PC, perform a tiresome role as a half-ass stereo, wash my dishes, etc., etc.weisguy119
I think thats why nintendo has waited, or sonic studios ( i think thats the DVD playback thingy ) took a while to agree to let nintendo use their product... so... yea... besides. i highly doubt nintendo is going to care enough about NA to give us that version...
[QUOTE="spendinbig"]The Wii games are on DVD disc I'm pretty sure all Nintendo would have to do is make a firmware update available for download, no stupid add ons neededchris3116
It's not a software problem. It's a hardware problem. A firmware can't resolve this problem. Unless, you'll import the Wii Panasonic Q in Japan. You won't see this thing in North America.
You do know that firmware is a combination of the 2, it's not just software.
Is it possible to make the Wii able to play DVDs through an update? Is anyone tech savy here?helium_flash
The XBOX 360 has proven that you can greatly upgrade a console via downloadable updates. I'm fairly sure it's possible if the Wii drive is in fact a DVD drive which is locked out by coding, then yes, it is most definitely possible.
[QUOTE="videogameplaya2"]The wii is made for gamestomarlyn
The internet, news, weather and photo channels disagree. Finally, somebody with enough sense to realize that Nintendo isn't just focusing on games or something innovative.
Let's not forget one crucial argument here: Sony and Microsoft are much larger companies with a greater spectrum of medium to use, ie movies, computers, and games, whereas Nintendo is basically starting out with a more widened perspective, trying out news, weather, and what have you. With the success of the DS and the Wii, I am sure that Nintendo would be more likely to implement more features in its future gaming hardware, and possibly even offer new Wii channels that take advantage of this.
I agree. The Wii's controller would've made for an intuitive DVD interface. I would like to have one less device plugged into my system. Unfortunately most of the more hardcore fanboys in this forum seem to see the idea of DVD playback on the Wii as the devil's work. :(PikaPichu
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