Reggie wonders why Resident Evil 5 isn’t on Wii, talks about online functions

Articles have been written by numerous members in the gaming scene regarding why Resident Evil 5 should come to the Wii. However, statements made by Capcom representatives have made it pretty clear that Nintendo fans shouldn’t expect the game to release on the Wii anytime soon. But now even Nintendo of America’s President Reggie Fils-Aime is wondering why Resident Evil 5 – in addition to “other key Capcom releases” – have not made their way to Nintendo’s system.

“Why wasn’t ‘Resident Evil’ and other key Capcom releases that are in the marketplace now… why wasn’t there a Wii execution?”

Aside from RE5, Fils-Aime also discussed the online capabilities of Wii and how “there is an untapped opportunity in packaged software to have an online element.” Here’s how Reggie responded when asked if he would like to change the fact that most Wii software lack online functions.

“In our view, there is untapped opportunity in packaged software to have an online element. We’re seeing more and more of that: downloadable content with ‘Rock Band,’ with ‘Guitar Hero…’ What Nintendo is doing is messaging to the consumer how easy it is to get online and all of the benefits. That messaging began last fall with some pre-installed content that messages: ‘Here’s everything you get as a benefit of going online…. You can go online and play ‘Mario Kart,‘ there’s channels…” We’re committed to driving our installed base. And, certainly, for any consumers who already enjoying downloadable content, the SD card and high-capacity SD card capabilities that we announced today takes it to a whole other level.”

Thanks to Jake for the news tip.