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Can the WiiU even play DVDs?
- Jan 31, 2013 8:26 pm GMT
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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? - Jan 31, 2013 8:27 pm GMT
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Who the hell still uses DVDs?
- Jan 31, 2013 8:30 pm GMTmems_1224 wrote:StrongBlackVine wrote:funsohng wrote:Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?
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.
people actually buy blu rays?
Yup. I buy blu ray only.
"border:none;">[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"][QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?[/QUOTE]
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] people actually buy blu rays? :lol:[/QUOTE] Yup. I buy blu ray only. - Jan 31, 2013 9:03 pm GMTmems_1224 wrote:StrongBlackVine wrote:funsohng wrote:Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?
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.
people actually buy blu rays?
You may not know about this but you can rent blu rays. In fact you can rent 8 a month for $15 with a subscription. That destroys any ppv service plus blu ray has the best video and audio quality.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"][QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?[/QUOTE]
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] people actually buy blu rays? :lol:[/QUOTE] You may not know about this but you can rent blu rays. In fact you can rent 8 a month for $15 with a subscription. That destroys any ppv service plus blu ray has the best video and audio quality. - Jan 31, 2013 9:04 pm GMT
Let It Die
[QUOTE="Drasonak"]
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.
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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.
- Jan 31, 2013 9:04 pm GMTmems_1224 wrote:people actually buy blu rays?StrongBlackVine wrote:funsohng wrote:Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?
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="mems_1224"][QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"]
[QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?[/QUOTE]
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] people actually buy blu rays? :lol:[/QUOTE]
Blu rays are good :|
- Jan 31, 2013 9:04 pm GMTMonsieurX wrote:StrongBlackVine wrote:funsohng wrote:Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?
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.
360 doesn't have it.
Only PS3,how is this a standard?
Should be standard next gen, although MS may go the Nintendo route to promote streaming and ppv.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="StrongBlackVine"][QUOTE="funsohng"] Then why the f*ck does it matter if Wii U doesn't have a DVD player?[/QUOTE]
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] 360 doesn't have it. Only PS3,how is this a standard? :|[/QUOTE] Should be standard next gen, although MS may go the Nintendo route to promote streaming and ppv. - Jan 31, 2013 9:04 pm GMT
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[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?[/QUOTE]
So you don't have another device cluterring your space?
- Jan 31, 2013 9:11 pm GMT
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[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?[/QUOTE]
So you don't have another device cluterring your space?
[/QUOTE] It's not like a VHS or anything.. bluray and DVD players are small and compact.. - Jan 31, 2013 9:14 pm GMT
[QUOTE="Timstuff"][QUOTE="UNcartMe"]
I was just wondering if it can finally play CDs and DVDs directly from the disc drive.
[/QUOTE]Nintendo has failed to include these basic features since the Gamecube. Why start now?
[/QUOTE]Hey now, they are now doing HD. Give credit where credit is due. - Jan 31, 2013 9:15 pm GMT
Wii U is a GAMING console rather than a Blu-ray player like P*3. Unko Buri Buri.
- Jan 31, 2013 9:15 pm GMT
Let It Die
[QUOTE="kingjazziephiz"][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?[/QUOTE]
So you don't have another device cluterring your space?
[/QUOTE] It's not like a VHS or anything.. bluray and DVD players are small and compact.. [/QUOTE]
Still isn't necessary...if you own a PS3. Xbox will catch up next generation.
- Jan 31, 2013 9:31 pm GMT
Let It Die
[QUOTE="Unko_Sound"]
Wii U is a GAMING console rather than a Blu-ray player like P*3. Unko Buri Buri.
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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.
- Jan 31, 2013 9:35 pm GMT
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Our goal for Unreal Engine 4 console-wise is next-gen consoles. If you want to make a Wii U game, we have Unreal Engine 3. Mark Rein-Epic Games
[QUOTE="Unko_Sound"]
Wii U is a GAMING console rather than a Blu-ray player like P*3. Unko Buri Buri.
[/QUOTE] Yet the wiiu will never have as many games as the PS 3.
- Jan 31, 2013 9:45 pm GMT
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...
- Jan 31, 2013 9:46 pm GMT
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Our goal for Unreal Engine 4 console-wise is next-gen consoles. If you want to make a Wii U game, we have Unreal Engine 3. Mark Rein-Epic Games
[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...[/QUOTE] With so few games it should be good for something else. - Jan 31, 2013 9:48 pm GMT
Let It Die
[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...[/QUOTE] With so few games it should be good for something else. [/QUOTE]
Exaclty. It is pretty much worthless right now and the sales reflect it.
- Jan 31, 2013 9:49 pm GMT
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[QUOTE="Cranler"][QUOTE="Unko_Sound"]
Wii U is a GAMING console rather than a Blu-ray player like P*3. Unko Buri Buri.
[/QUOTE] Yet the wiiu will never have as many games as the PS 3.
[/QUOTE] Lol. - Jan 31, 2013 9:51 pm GMT
[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...[/QUOTE] With so few games it should be good for something else. [/QUOTE]
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.
