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Nintendo has signed a deal with BBC which will enable the Wii to support the broadcaster’s iPlayer, offering streaming versions of BBC television shows via the Wii Internet Channel.
“This exciting alliance with the BBC is yet another way in which Nintendo is looking to broaden the market for its products by offering compelling and relevant content to families,” said general manager of Nintendo UK David Yarnton.
“BBC iPlayer on Wii will offer Wii owners another reason to turn their console on everyday and adds to the already established non gaming content on Wii that includes news and weather channels and an internet browser.”
Once the iPlayer service for Wii goes live – expected later today – a message will be sent to all Wii consoles in the UK which are currently connected to the Internet informing Wii users of the new functionality.
Erik Huggers, the BBC’s Group Controller for Future Media and Technology, said: “Working with Nintendo marks another exciting milestone for BBC iPlayer.
“It underlines our commitment to reaching new audiences by making BBC iPlayer available on as many platforms as possible.
“The BBC’s catch-up TV service can now be accessed on an increasing number of different platforms – from the web and portable devices to gaming consoles.”
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