No Dolby Digital for Wii

According to IGN, the Wii is officially incapable of producing Dolby Digital surround sound. Official documentation reads, “Optical digital output is not supported.” We will be able to use S-video, composite, or component cables instead to connect the Wii to TVs. Still, though…

This has been expected for some time now. All games at E3 were using Dolby Pro Logic II instead of Dolby Digital. Nintendo may change its mind, but it’s doubtful. We’ll likely have to wait for the next system, just like with HD.

According to IGN, the Wii is officially incapable of producing Dolby Digital surround sound. Official documentation reads, “Optical digital output is not supported.” We will be able to use S-video, composite, or component cables instead to connect the Wii to TVs. Still, though…

This has been expected for some time now. All games at E3 were using Dolby Pro Logic II instead of Dolby Digital. Nintendo may change its mind, but it’s doubtful. We’ll likely have to wait for the next system, just like with HD.