Info on Wii video service – Watch content on DSi
Posted on April 23, 2009 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii
– comes out May 1st in Japan
– Channel will be free
– provides a virtual living room experience for the user
– register up to 8 Miis
– time in the virtual living room passes in real-time
– click on the TV to enter the video download service
– view content by recommended, recent arrivals, or key words
– no details on video content at this time
– clicking the plastic plan takes you to a page for partner companies, which shows commercials and promo videos for products. This also allows product samples to be delivered to your home, if you wish.
– calendar available for a new image every day, as well as text content
– Nintendo will be working with celebrities to bring their personalities into your living room. These celebrities will be presenting special programs. Past visits can be re-accessed by selecting the message board option
– this channel links up with the DSi in order to download and watch content on your DSi while on the go. The DSi can also store virtual coupons from companies
– in order to connect your DSi you will need the “Dokodemo Wii no Ma” app from the DSiShop. This app will be available May 1st
– limited video content at first, but plans to bring in more content in the future
– no mention of free/pay content details
