56 replies to this topic

[SonofMrPeanut]

1. Why wasn't this a poll thread?

2. Like so many people have said already, I don't need DVD/Blu-Ray playback on a game console. It can be a convenient perk, but it isn't necessary.

[themoth2112]

They would have had to pay some HUGE loyalty fee to even get the blu ray name on their console, let alone be able to play them.
That means a much higher cost. As long as they have Netflix or an equivalent im not too worried

[BobTheism]

The XBox 360 and PS3 use way more power than regular DVD-players when they play movies. For this reason I never use my Xbox for DVD's. I imagine the same would be the case with the Wii U.

[Zenz3ro]

Its slightly irritating, but not a problem that will cause me any grief

[Bunny]

I don't care, but it would be nice to have. I'm sure it's easily possible for the Wii U to play DVD movies. (I mean, you have to hack your Wii just to watch DVDs on Wii).

Edited by Kurtiss, 16 June 2011 - 03:00 PM.

[Ember Twist]

It would be a pleasant addition to the console, but it isn't needed. Plus, adding blu-ray support would raise the cost, Nintendo's doing us all a favor by keeping the price down.

Edited by ♥♪!?, 16 June 2011 - 04:41 PM.

[Haha]

Other than to save me some space, I don't really care about not being able to play DVDs. Though since I expect the rest of the Next-Gen(This-Gen has this ) consoles to have this, it won't help Nintendo.

Edited by Haha, 17 June 2011 - 12:22 PM.

[Epic Kirby]

It would be a pleasant addition to the console, but it isn't needed. Plus, adding blu-ray support would raise the cost, Nintendo's doing us all a favor by keeping the price down.

I agree with this, it would have been nice but I'm not going to shout about it like I would have it they had said it wasn't HD or something. The good thing about Nintendo was that their consoles have always been affordable, well, until the 3DS.

[bsgpro]

How many homes(considering that you can afford the Wiiu and the games)don't have a DVD player?

I have 6 as of right now.

[Tre]

How many homes(considering that you can afford the Wiiu and the games)don't have a DVD player?

I have 6 as of right now.

Of them 6 probably only one gets used.

[bsgpro]

Of them 6 probably only one gets used.

One I use up in my room

And the other one of mine shares the TV with the wii the rest are my brother's, mom's, dad's.
They are used. Do I need them? No, not really.

[Yikaria W.]

To answer your question, no I don't care. I have a DVD player to watch DVDs on. A blu-ray player would be nice, but I'm not fussed either way.

I agree with this.

[SHADOW]

I don't buy a console just too watch movies I get one just too play video games that's the point for a console!

[Ryoni93]

I don't buy a console just too watch movies I get one just too play video games that's the point for a console!

true, true, so very very true!

[Wartortle Triforce]

I personally don't care, I have Netflix on my Wii for that purpose.

[Hamez]

The Wii had it's own disc format, and the Wii U will have its own disc format. It isn't designed to play DVDs.

[MaskMidget]

That's why I have a DVD player