The RWP

xxjoesusxx · #1 13th August 2008, 06:02 PM

DVD playback is FINALLY available for the wii, even though its a hack.

http://hackmii.com/2008/08/libdi-and...vdx-installer/

check it out if your only console is a wii and your either dont own a dvd player, or hate having both hooked up.

Bottles98 · #2 13th August 2008, 06:05 PM

Lack of DVD playback is something I've really never been too bothered by about the Wii ...right now I have my TV/DVD player combo, my DVD recorder, and my Xbox 360 which all function as DVD players...I think I'm good for now.

Grey Jinjo · #3 13th August 2008, 07:25 PM

DVD players are only $20 now anyway

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Oz the Gay and Powerful · #4 13th August 2008, 07:28 PM

DVD players are DVD players. PS2s are DVD players. Xbox 360s are DVD players. PS3s are DVD players (right?)

I really could care less about the Wii having one. It's not like it needs it.

DekuScrubby · #5 13th August 2008, 07:32 PM

Seems a bit risky to me.

Kahuna360 · #6 13th August 2008, 07:46 PM

yea its a waste. but for people that havnt bought a wii yet, theyre coming out with dvd players built in and a variety of colours too

toobad i already got one. but i guess i dont care either lol.

Avarice · #7 13th August 2008, 08:53 PM

Don't care. I own a DVD player.

TheNinthDoctor · #8 13th August 2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kahuna360

yea its a waste. but for people that havnt bought a wii yet, theyre coming out with dvd players built in and a variety of colours too

toobad i already got one. but i guess i dont care either lol.

I thought those were only being released in the land of the rising sun?

Zeek · #9 13th August 2008, 09:24 PM

I'm guessing I'm the only one who is happy about this.. I already tested it with Beavis and Butthead Do American and it played it fine. Sure, the standard DVD player these days costs about $20, but why bother paying it when you have something else that can do it, and more?

Plus, I don't have to switch between TV inputs.

Mandolin · #10 13th August 2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avarice

Don't care. I own a DVD player.

Hear, hear.

xxjoesusxx · #11 13th August 2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeek

I'm guessing I'm the only one who is happy about this.. I already tested it with Beavis and Butthead Do American and it played it fine. Sure, the standard DVD player these days costs about $20, but why bother paying it when you have something else that can do it, and more?

Plus, I don't have to switch between TV inputs.

exactly.

I dont do this because i sold my wii and already have a 360 for a dvd player, but this option is here for those that want it.

Mr. Pokeylope · #12 13th August 2008, 10:00 PM

I'm happy using my PS2 thank you very much, that or the other DVD players I have. But it's still kinda neat though.

AndyNPC · #13 13th August 2008, 11:10 PM

Great! Now all I need are some DVDs worth watching.

DekuScrubby · #14 14th August 2008, 10:30 AM

In fact, I watched the Futurama movies streaming on the Wii Internet Channel.

Banjzooie · #15 14th August 2008, 10:00 PM

Personally, I like my video game system to be my video game system, my DVD player to be my DVD player, my music player to be my music player, and my phone to be my phone. Call me old hat if you will, but I like to have individual items for individual purposes. I can see the niftiness of an all-in-one, but with DVD players being as affordable as they are, at this point it's better to just go and get one. Be that as it may, I can see how some years ago when DVDs were new and players less affordable, that a DVD player + game system was nice. In the same way I can see how the Blu-ray movie playing function of the PS3 is valuable with Blu-ray players still very expensive stand-alone. However, if it ever gets to the point where blu-rays are mainstream, then that value will wear off too. So I kinda like to stick to separate units. Plus, if one breaks you don't lose your game system and your movie player.