Can the WiiU even play DVDs?

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

Why would any one still need a DVD player?

StrongBlackVine

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

Why would any one still need a DVD player?

StrongBlackVine

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

Why would any one still need a DVD player?

StrongBlackVine

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

[QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

[QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?mems_1224

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

[QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

[QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?MonsieurX

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

PS3 was a pioneer...the next Xbox will have one.

[QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

[QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?mems_1224

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

Yeah people do buy movies. That surpises you?

2013

still using dvds

Blu-ray master race

Like seriously if you got a 360 already you dont need another dvd player especaly if you have a ps3 /ps2 or dvdvcr combo blurayplayers are coming  down in price its cheaper just to buy one of those if all you want is movies ,  i loled at all the times people bought ps3s just for the bluray player ,     sorry pal not worth an extra 20-50 bucks 

No, that's not why you asked it. You wanted to start an argument. Drop the innocent act.

Plus, it's the 2010s... Disc format movies feel ancient now.

Who the hell still uses DVDs?

[QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

[QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?mems_1224

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

[QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

[QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?mems_1224

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

No, that's not why you asked it. You wanted to start an argument. Drop the innocent act.

Plus, it's the 2010s... Disc format movies feel ancient now.

Drasonak

So let what do you do? Fill up your hard drive with pirated content? Sorry, but I still like to have physcial copies of my media.

[QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

[QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?mems_1224

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

Blu rays are good :|

[QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

[QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?MonsieurX

It doesn't matter that it doesn't a have DVD player. It does matter that it can't play Blu-rays. That is the standard for any console or computer. So Nintendo has a subpar piece of equipment, but we already knew that.

i dont care. i already have a bluray player to watch movies on. why would i want to watch movies on a console when netflix is enough for that?themagicbum9720

So you don't have another device cluterring your space?

[QUOTE="themagicbum9720"]i dont care. i already have a bluray player to watch movies on. why would i want to watch movies on a console when netflix is enough for that?StrongBlackVine

So you don't have another device cluterring your space?

[QUOTE="UNcartMe"]

I was just wondering if it can finally play CDs and DVDs directly from the disc drive.

Timstuff

Wii U is a GAMING console rather than a Blu-ray player like P*3. Unko Buri Buri.

[QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]

[QUOTE="themagicbum9720"]i dont care. i already have a bluray player to watch movies on. why would i want to watch movies on a console when netflix is enough for that?kingjazziephiz

So you don't have another device cluterring your space?

Still isn't necessary...if you own a PS3. Xbox will catch up next generation.

Wii U is a GAMING console rather than a Blu-ray player like P*3. Unko Buri Buri.

Unko_Sound

A gaming console for retread franchises with little 3rd party support...great. It should still have the functionally that other systems have, but Nintendo neutered it. Glad they are failing.

Wii U is a GAMING console rather than a Blu-ray player like P*3. Unko Buri Buri.

Unko_Sound

At this point, Blu-Ray players are less than $100, and it seems like everyone has at least four DVD-playing devices in their house.

So...how is the Wii-U's lack of movie-playing a big deal? Nobody is going to buy it to watch movies - there are cheaper and more realiable options out there. It would be a neat extra feature for those with extremely limited home theatre space, but beyond that...

At this point, Blu-Ray players are less than $100, and it seems like everyone has at least four DVD-playing devices in their house. So...how is the Wii-U's lack of movie-playing a big deal? Nobody is going to buy it to watch movies - there are cheaper and more realiable options out there. It would be a neat extra feature for those with extremely limited home theatre space, but beyond that...Planeforger

[QUOTE="Planeforger"]At this point, Blu-Ray players are less than $100, and it seems like everyone has at least four DVD-playing devices in their house. So...how is the Wii-U's lack of movie-playing a big deal? Nobody is going to buy it to watch movies - there are cheaper and more realiable options out there. It would be a neat extra feature for those with extremely limited home theatre space, but beyond that...Cranler

Exaclty. It is pretty much worthless right now and the sales reflect it.

[QUOTE="Unko_Sound"]

Wii U is a GAMING console rather than a Blu-ray player like P*3. Unko Buri Buri.

Cranler

[QUOTE="Planeforger"]At this point, Blu-Ray players are less than $100, and it seems like everyone has at least four DVD-playing devices in their house. So...how is the Wii-U's lack of movie-playing a big deal? Nobody is going to buy it to watch movies - there are cheaper and more realiable options out there. It would be a neat extra feature for those with extremely limited home theatre space, but beyond that...Cranler

Nobody is going to buy a $300 device with no games just to watch movies. There are cheaper options.

Also, what's with all of the 'no games' comments? It's true, but all consoles are like that in the months after launch. It's like we're all suffering collective amnesia about the start of last gen.

[QUOTE="Cranler"][QUOTE="Planeforger"]At this point, Blu-Ray players are less than $100, and it seems like everyone has at least four DVD-playing devices in their house. So...how is the Wii-U's lack of movie-playing a big deal? Nobody is going to buy it to watch movies - there are cheaper and more realiable options out there. It would be a neat extra feature for those with extremely limited home theatre space, but beyond that...Planeforger

Nobody is going to buy a $300 device with no games just to watch movies. There are cheaper options.

Also, what's with all of the 'no games' comments? It's true, but all consoles are like that in the months after launch. It's like we're all suffering collective amnesia about the start of last gen.

Nintendo has very weak 3rd party support why didn't they come out swinging with exclusives? EA has already written them off...

Also early adopters of WiiU bought a console that will be bottom of the barrel soon in terms of potential. Not a good investment.

[QUOTE="Cranler"][QUOTE="Planeforger"]At this point, Blu-Ray players are less than $100, and it seems like everyone has at least four DVD-playing devices in their house. So...how is the Wii-U's lack of movie-playing a big deal? Nobody is going to buy it to watch movies - there are cheaper and more realiable options out there. It would be a neat extra feature for those with extremely limited home theatre space, but beyond that...Planeforger

Nobody is going to buy a $300 device with no games just to watch movies. There are cheaper options.

Also, what's with all of the 'no games' comments? It's true, but all consoles are like that in the months after launch. It's like we're all suffering collective amnesia about the start of last gen.

"Use your other devices" - This is such a God awful argument.

The only DVD player I've ever owned was my PS2 and the only Blu-ray player I own is my PS3. I've never had to buy media players because it's unnecessary. Unless the only console you own is made by Nintendo of course.

Oh right, I do own another DVD player, it's in the 6 year old laptop I'm typing this on. But derp it's 2013 and Nintendo can't be bothered to include this feature.

 

"Use your other devices" - This is such a God awful argument.

The only DVD player I've ever owned was my PS2 and the only Blu-ray player I own is my PS3. I've never had to buy media players because it's unnecessary. Unless the only console you own is made by Nintendo of course.

Oh right, I do own another DVD player, it's in the 6 year old laptop I'm typing this on. But derp it's 2013 and Nintendo can't be bothered to include this feature.

Fossil-

It's not.

In my room alone I have access to my Computer, which plays DVDs, My Xbox 360, which plays DVDs, and I even have a DVD Player in my room unhooked, so if by any chance I can't even play DVDs on my Xbox I can play it on that little APEX, if my PS3 was still in my room I would have access to a Bluray player (my sister took it to play Little Big Planet, but if it was still in here I would have access to Blurays too on the same TV.) 

Both the WiiU and Xbox 360 are hooked up to my TV, my WiiU Controller doubles as a remote, if I want to watch say, The Dark Knight Rises on DVD, I switch over to HDMI 2 which is where the Xbox 360 is located and Play the DVD there. The WiiU is also still on, and I can play Assassin's Creed 3 while watching The Dark Knight Rises.

Heck If I want to, I don't even have to turn on my Xbox 360, I could just launch my downloadable copy of Taken on my Computer and just play on my WiiU.

[QUOTE="Fossil-"]

 

"Use your other devices" - This is such a God awful argument.

The only DVD player I've ever owned was my PS2 and the only Blu-ray player I own is my PS3. I've never had to buy media players because it's unnecessary. Unless the only console you own is made by Nintendo of course.

Oh right, I do own another DVD player, it's in the 6 year old laptop I'm typing this on. But derp it's 2013 and Nintendo can't be bothered to include this feature.

LegatoSkyheart

It's not.

In my room alone I have access to my Computer, which plays DVDs, My Xbox 360, which plays DVDs, and I even have a DVD Player in my room unhooked, so if by any chance I can't even play DVDs on my Xbox I can play it on that little APEX, if my PS3 was still in my room I would have access to a Bluray player (my sister took it to play Little Big Planet, but if it was still in here I would have access to Blurays too on the same TV.) 

Both the WiiU and Xbox 360 are hooked up to my TV, my WiiU Controller doubles as a remote, if I want to watch say, The Dark Knight Rises on DVD, I switch over to HDMI 2 which is where the Xbox 360 is located and Play the DVD there. The WiiU is also still on, and I can play Assassin's Creed 3 while watching The Dark Knight Rises.

Heck If I want to, I don't even have to turn on my Xbox 360, I could just launch my downloadable copy of Taken on my Computer and just play on my WiiU.

Nope.

lundy86_4

Yeah because we need more crap to fill up our rooms. It's inconvenient and ugly. You people are making excuses for such a basic feature that wasn't included.percech

So you're saying you throw away your consoles as soon as a new one comes up?

Seriously man, if you have a device already in your room that can play DVDs and/or Blurays already hooked up to your TV...why are you complaining if the WiiU doesn't have it? YOU HAVE ACCESS TO A DVD AND/OR BLURAY PLAYER!

As if that's not already clear enough.

[QUOTE="percech"]Yeah because we need more crap to fill up our rooms. It's inconvenient and ugly. You people are making excuses for such a basic feature that wasn't included.LegatoSkyheart

So you're saying you throw away your consoles as soon as a new one goes away?

Seriously man, if you have a device already in your room that can play DVDs and/or Blurays already hooked up to your TV...why are you complaining if the WiiU doesn't have it? YOU HAVE ACCESS TO A DVD AND/OR BLURAY PLAYER!

As if that's not already clear enough.

I usually sell it or give em away to family or close friends. The Wii U is suppose to be an entertainment system but it can't even provide a basic feature that's been the rule since PS2 came out. I really shouldn't have to explain convenience to anyone but you don't understand the concept. You seem to be one of those people who will hoard everything they buy.percech

So you're telling me, as soon as something new comes out, you absolutly MUST give up whatever you have currently in order to have space?

That doesn't sound like I have a hording problem, more like you live in a small place.

Sheep would praise it as a nice feature if they actually had it, but since this is not the case, they 'don't care.' Once next gen kicks off with nextBox/ps4 they'll revert back to not caring about graphics as well. And so the cycle continues.

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Why in the world would I EVER buy something that can't even play blu-rays or DVDs? Holy crap, I didn't think Nintendo could be THIS stupid.

It's about convenience. Why should I buy a third console when my other two can do more?

It seems Nintendo has forgotten what competition really is.

It's about convenience. Why should I buy a third console when my other two can do more?

It seems Nintendo has forgotten what competition really is.

airshocker

Why should I buy a console when my PC does all that and more? Oh right, games...

Probably. It's been so long since they've had any competition. Must be really nice sitting at the top for so long.

Why should I buy a console when my PC does all that and more? Oh right, games...

Probably. It's been so long since they've had any competition. Must be really nice sitting at the top for so long.

ChubbyGuy40

This makes absolutely no sense. We're talking about a multimedia device used in conjunction with TVs. If you want to talk about PCs, make a new topic.

There's a reason smartphones and tablets sell so well: convenience. It's nice being able to use devices for more than one function. So, again, why should I buy a third console that doesn't even do the BASIC multimedia functions that we have come to expect from consoles?

What is a Wii U?  

I expected the wii u to play my LP collection. Maybe the PS4 will save us.

This makes absolutely no sense. We're talking about a multimedia device used in conjunction with TVs. If you want to talk about PCs, make a new topic.

There's a reason smartphones and tablets sell so well: convenience. It's nice being able to use devices for more than one function. So, again, why should I buy a third console that doesn't even do the BASIC multimedia functions that we have come to expect from consoles?

airshocker

Since when were PCs excluded from being a multimedia device? It makes perfect sense. You buy a video game console for video games. There should be no other factors than that.

Why would you buy more than one console at all? Basic multimedia functions? Disc-based media is hardly relevent to the casual consumer in the age of streaming and digital purchases. There's only one company that has an ass-backwards policy when it comes to streaming services.