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Nintendo to Launch Videos for Wii

Service will begin in apan in 2009

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 26, 2008 5:31 AM CST

(Newser) – Nintendo plans to launch video programming for the blockbuster Wii game console, reports AFP. Players could access original programming online to watch on their TV sets. The service will  be aimed initially at the Japanese market and expand to markets worldwide. Rival Sony already uses its popular PlayStation for online movie sales and advertising, and Wii players can now use their consoles to play games, surf the Internet and shop online.

Wii users will soon be able to access original video programming for Wii.
Wii users will soon be able to access original video programming for Wii.   (AP Photo/Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)
Wii users will soon be able to access original video programming on their game console.
Wii users will soon be able to access original video programming on their game console.
Santa Claus takes time out to try the Wii game console. By next Christmas he may be able to access original video programming for Wii.
Santa Claus takes time out to try the Wii game console. By next Christmas he may be able to access original video programming for Wii.   (AP Photo/Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)
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