The Nintendo Wii is a superb gaming system released by Nintendo back in 2006. Although it has already been few years, it is still considered one of the best gaming console sold in the market today, taking the lead away from long time competitors Sony and Microsoft. It was the first console to introduce motion control system which took the world by storm and now even Sony and Microsoft are taking the same direction.
Thanks to the innovation of the wiimote and the many interactive games, the enjoyment and fun get you can get from the Nintendo console is endless. Though the Nintendo Wii is unique of its own kind unlike other gaming consoles, the standardized version of the Wii console is unable to play DVDs. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t play DVD movies at all on it, as there are ways that will enable you to play your favorite DVDs on your console. It may sound like a lot of work or confusing at first, but take it one step at a time and it’s really a lot easier than it sounds.
In order to make it possible for you to play DVD on Wii, start by downloading the movie you wish to watch to your PC. Take note that downloading movies or also known as “ripping” without paying for them through legitimate site like iTunes is a crime. You may be liable for fines or even jail time if you are found guilty as charged. Then, change the file format of the movie file from your PC to the following formats: AVI, MPG, MOV or DivX as the Nintendo is only able to read these file formats. If you do not know how to convert them, search for video file converter programs such as the “Virtual Dub” from your favorite search engine. It is free for you to use and it ensures the files you need to change are converted into the correct format.
Next, logon the Internet from within your console interface and download Wii Video 9. The Wii Video 9 is an internal program that you can embedded it on the Wii to make it able to play the movie files on the Wii. You do not have to pay a single cent for it since it’s also free of charge as well. After you have done the previous step, head to the nearest computer store and purchase an SD Card. Make sure the maximum storage space of the memory card is at least 2GB because the movie files are usually 700MB to 1.5 GB. After you have bought the SD card, carefully attach it to your computer and save the video file into the SD card.
Subsequently, place the SD card in the Nintendo Wii and turn the console’s setting to the “photo channel,” where it will show you a list of the movie files transferred into the SD Card. Use your controller to select play and sit back to enjoy your movie. Congratulations, now you can watch more movies or video clips as you have learnt how to play DVD on Wii console.