Wii-no-Ma (video service) info

- Channel created as a means to “keep continuous expansion of [the] gaming population.
- Iwata: “We believe it is necessary to propose to make those who do not currently neither play videogames nor feel like pouring energies for playing them to keep at least in contact with videogames, along with the deployment of mainstream videogames.”
- 5 stations in Tokyo has agreed to provide content to service
- Can watch videos more than once without have to record
- Will need to download Dokodemo Wii-no-Ma (free) for DSi to transfer videos to the handheld
- Can send recommendations to Wii friends
- Will be asked to evaluate video content after you watch it
- Don’t have to watch an advertisement
- Will be taken to “Kaisha-no-Ma” after you’ve watched a video, choose from 12 screens to view ads
- Can have 8 Miis on the channel
- Famous Miis occasionally visit to recommend content
- Message board allows you to choose photograph of Concierge Mii who has previously visited, invite them again
- Calender: Trivia, video of the day for each day of the year

Source

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