can the wii play dvds?

unwashed potato! · 18 Nov 2007 at 11:23

Well i know it can't normally but will it ever in future updates or even by any added software to get it to read them?

unwashed potato! · 18 Nov 2007 at 14:06

superplay said:
Nintendo are releasing a DVD version of the Wii in Japan

http://www.digitalbattle.com/2006/10/30/wii-dvd-only-in-japan/

is there no mod or anything made for the wii that makes it able to play dvd's?

unwashed potato! · 18 Nov 2007 at 15:53

Metalface Mark said:
Makes no difference to you , i have the wii in my bedroom (as do a lot of people), for neatness it would be great addition to allow it play dvd's.

exactly plus the fact that it stands vertical and is tiny unlike all dvd players i can find which sit horizontally (sp?) and if they sit vertical they cost loads.

unwashed potato! · 21 Nov 2007 at 00:42

Jimothy said:
There's an article floating around on the net from Nintendo. Apparently the Wii will be updated in 2008 to play DVD's. I'll try and dig it out ...

updated so that current wiis can play dvds or just the new ones after the update?