Wii DVD Makes Your Gaming Console More Entertaining

By Paolo Maggs

Aside from Microsoft Xbox and Sony PS-3, Wii is also in the list of the most popular gaming consoles nowadays. It was once known to be ahead from the others except that its DVD playback capability was disabled. But thinking of their fans' pleasure and benefits, Wii coders developed some methods on how to play DVD on wii. That's when Wii DVD started to bloom.

Speaking of Wii DVD, there are two methods that were introduced to its users. You might ask to whom the applause should be, well, that is for Homebrew. They were the once who made such thing possible for Wii users. Now, better than ever, Wii is already capable for DVD playback through Homebrew function.

Unlike the past years, the said DVD playback capability on Wii has been made possible with the standard feature from Homebrew installer software packages. Softmod can be used when you do hardware change for such function since that is easier and better than hardmod. Talking about softmod will then lead you to deal with the two approaches in playing DVD on Wii. With regards to this, it is important to remember that not all individuals have the interest of getting too technical with the process.

Let us know talk about the said two methods. The first of which is by accessing the Wii Homebrew Channel and the other method is by employing a DVD to Wii Converter or using the DVD to play DVDs on Wii. Although this time these are the only two ways that were made known to the people, a lot more will come in the future since Wii Homebrew DVD will not be left behind.

Want to know more about those methods? Well, in the first method, DVD playback on Wii has been made available just by installing a small, hidden channel on a system which then blesses the console with DVD access library known as libdi file that allows a person to view videos with MPlayer application or the open source media player. All you have to do is to download a homebrew video player, copy them to your SD card, and then use the Homebrew Channel. After that, pop into the Mplayer app from Homebrew channel, insert a video DVD in the drive and you'll have the desired video right infront of you. Isn't that fun? Behind that, however, is a risk that it may cause to your Wii once you'll do something wrong.

The second method requires a DVD to Wii Converter to play converted DVD on Wii. This method is said to be easier and safer than the first one because all you need here is the DVD to Wii converter and an SD card. The process is also simple. You just have to convert DVD to Wii supported format, and then copy that converted DVD to your SD card. If that's done, play the converted DVD on the Wii with the SD card inserted on the wii and the fun is right next to you then. Having those two methods is indeed wonderful; it's now your choice which one is better. - 30202

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