Japan to get DVD-ready Wii
Nintendo have confirmed that a DVD-playback enhanced Wii console will be launching in Japan in the near future.
Speaking to gamesindustry.biz, a spokesperson revealed “There are currently plans to release a version of Wii in Japan featuring DVD playback”, although did not state exactly when the new machine would be available.
In a similar move to the Gamecube-DVD combo, the Panasonic Q, “there are currently no plans to bring this model to Europe or the US”, however.
The spokesperson also shot down a recent Edge rumour that Nintendo originally elected to release the Wii at 150 GBP/200 USD, but were pressured into upping the cost. “Price is set by retailers, not by manufacturers, so there is no truth in this assumption“Â
More details on Nintendo’s plans for the DVD-Wii combo as the arrive.