Will my brand new (12.2007) Wii play DVDs?

[rbourdeaux]

I've found so much information on this using Google and Ask.com and can't find a concrete answer. My Wii has HD capability and I don't know if that means anything. Are there differing consoles? I'd be able to check this if I was at home with my Wii, but I've got to work all day. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[CantGetAWii]

The Wii can not play DVD's, and the HD limit the Wii is capable of is 480ip or something like that. Not a big improvement from the normal visuals really.

 

[rbourdeaux]

Thanks very much. Were you able to get a Wii? I just noticed your user name.

 

[miiwiiwii]

anyone here? p.s on wii now. tell if u wanba do miiparade and become friends

 

[CantGetAWii]

Yes :lol:
Its an old user name I used from last Christmas when I didn't get one, but then a got one a few months later.

 

[miiwiiwii]

u wanna get on miiparade and register each other?

 

[rbourdeaux]

Miwii, what are you talking about?

As I mentioned in my prior post, I just got this yesterday. I know nothing about what you mention.

 

[miiwiiwii]

have u created miis yet?

 

[rbourdeaux]

Yep.

 

[miiwiiwii]

well can u get online to news channel e.t.c ?

 

[rbourdeaux]

Not that I know of. I didn't set any of that up.

 

[SensesFail]

dvd is old technology who cares if wii can play them?

 

[Clish]

The Wii is capable of playing DVD's.... the rumour that "the dvd spins the opposite way" is just that.. a rumour.... there is no hardware upgrade needed for the Wii to play DVD movies. Basically if Nintendo wanted the Wii to play DVD's they can send us a firmware update... or if you really want the Wii to play DVD's go get a Mod Chip.

 

[rbourdeaux]

which is it? Does it play them or not? You initially said it did, then you said it doesn't.

 

[Elfman]

The Wii drive wasn't made to play DVDs, it would only burn the laser up.
It is capable of it tho. There are hacks that can do that. But as I said, the laser would quickly just burn up. T