More details on the new Wii headed for the U.S.
Someone at the official Nintendo forums called the Nintendo and asked if there was a Wii with DVD playback capability ever coming to the U.S. Now while customer service representatives aren’t usually considered sources for “official” word for anyone, this reply came from an official memo, strewn across the CSR database that said:
- A new Wii is definitely coming to the U.S.
- DVD playback will be supported and is claimed to be the only new feature as of now
- Firmware (or “a software upgrade embedded in the hardware”) update for DVD compatibility
- No upgrading of old Wiis
- The new Wii will be coming by the second half of 2007 (or “latter part of 2007”)
Are the details credible? Well, to put it honestly, we were about to dismiss it as another Wii “hype fest,” as one tried to call the same number and got absolutely no details as reported by the first caller. But then another forum member dared to call Nintendo, and here is his awestruck reply:
Wow, I was expecting them to tell me no… They told me it’s true and that it is coming out in the latter part of 2007. The only upgrade is DVD compatibility though… The rep also mentioned something that they’re doing with the WiFi connection. Nintendo is partnering up with GameSpy for something. He couldn’t clarify it any more than that. I hope this itches your brain. It certainly has got me wondering.
Yes, it does spark even more wonder. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto did say they were doing something about adding new features for hardcore play, and it seems that the Wii is actually going online after all. Partnering with a game matching service as robust as GameSpy sparks its own share of speculation: what is Nintendo up to?
Whatever it is, it’s definitely something to watch out for. Kudos to SKATERYAN and HAMATRIXDUDE for sharing this info. You can always verify for yourself and check out the number provided by HAMATRIXDUDE at the Via link below.
Via Nintendo Forums
Someone at the official Nintendo forums called the Nintendo and asked if there was a Wii with DVD playback capability ever coming to the U.S. Now while customer service representatives aren’t usually considered sources for “official” word for anyone, this reply came from an official memo, strewn across the CSR database that said:
- A new Wii is definitely coming to the U.S.
- DVD playback will be supported and is claimed to be the only new feature as of now
- Firmware (or “a software upgrade embedded in the hardware”) update for DVD compatibility
- No upgrading of old Wiis
- The new Wii will be coming by the second half of 2007 (or “latter part of 2007”)
Are the details credible? Well, to put it honestly, we were about to dismiss it as another Wii “hype fest,” as one tried to call the same number and got absolutely no details as reported by the first caller. But then another forum member dared to call Nintendo, and here is his awestruck reply:
Wow, I was expecting them to tell me no… They told me it’s true and that it is coming out in the latter part of 2007. The only upgrade is DVD compatibility though… The rep also mentioned something that they’re doing with the WiFi connection. Nintendo is partnering up with GameSpy for something. He couldn’t clarify it any more than that. I hope this itches your brain. It certainly has got me wondering.
Yes, it does spark even more wonder. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto did say they were doing something about adding new features for hardcore play, and it seems that the Wii is actually going online after all. Partnering with a game matching service as robust as GameSpy sparks its own share of speculation: what is Nintendo up to?
Whatever it is, it’s definitely something to watch out for. Kudos to SKATERYAN and HAMATRIXDUDE for sharing this info. You can always verify for yourself and check out the number provided by HAMATRIXDUDE at the Via link below.
Via Nintendo Forums
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