Homebrew (Wii)

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Originally Posted by mitch_h Question about the DVD app. Is there region coding on it, or would I be able to play region 2 dvd's on my Wii? I figure this would beat buying a region free DVD player.

I wouldn't advise it. I've heard that the Wii disc drive isn't really designed for the wear of playing DVD movies (which admittedly, could be BS), and is it really all that better than downloading DVD Region-Free on your PC, or buying a cheap DVD player ($30?) that will probably have a region hack ( www.videohelp.com )

[Emperor Smeat]

Originally Posted by Mike the Metal Ed I wouldn't advise it. I've heard that the Wii disc drive isn't really designed for the wear of playing DVD movies (which admittedly, could be BS), and is it really all that better than downloading DVD Region-Free on your PC, or buying a cheap DVD player ($30?) that will probably have a region hack ( www.videohelp.com )

I believe one of the main causes for ps2 problems was how the disc runs almost 2-3 times faster for a dvd film than a ps2 game and over time of playing dvd films and games, the lens or drive itself would crap out and need to be fixed or replaced.

I assume since the Wii now uses a DVD-like format, they didn't want this issue to be possible and didn't want to pay royalties to the DVD Forum when they made their exclusive deal with Panasonic (who is part of the the DVD Forum).