I just read an interesting article over at CNET. Apparently Nintendo has realized that they are drastically behind the 360 and PS3, and may be getting ready to equip the Wii for movie streaming capabilities. It’s an interesting notion, but who really wants to watch those movies in glorious 480p over component cables? Perhaps this move is preparation for the next generation Wii, which is almost certain to sport HD capability. Not surprisingly, Nintendo has declined to comment.
It’s going to be like watching an old VHS movie!
Nostalgia strikes again!
We watch streaming videos from Netflix over component cables and the video is just fine.
Here is what the studio head is basing this off of:
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/18/minna-no-theater-wii-video-service-could-come-to-u-s-this-yea/
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/24/video-service-coming-to-wii-says-nikkei/
“……and is seen as a “new revenue stream” for the company (read: our large vault of money needs a diving board made from diamonds).”
I love Joystiq.