Ok, I think it's a stupid move, and they are sort-of giving up marketshare, but I can understand why they did it, and respect their decision, just that they could have made a better decision given that the other guy said it's really cheap. 

Let me see here... I've got like 5 different computers, and all of them can play DVDs... Why the fuck would I want another device for dvds? Seriously my computer hooks up to my HD tv just fine with and HDMI cable with no problems what so ever.

I understand why it could annoy SOME people, but let's be honest. We can all play DVD's or Blu-Rays on other things anyway. Sure, it's annoying. But it isn't the END OF TEH WORLDZ!!!

And who knows. Maybe it'll have Netflix or something anyway. We know it supports high-level Flash Player so youtube etc. are in. They'll be ways around it

netflix does not, but others have started so it means the tech is there. Netflix probably does not see the value yet as 3d tvs are not that widespread just yet.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20027305-17.html

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9180587/Samsung_plans_to_stream_3D_content_from_online_store

So there is hope yet. But I do not if the wii U screen is capable of 3d display.

Who cares. Bluray players are cheap enough nowadays that anyone that wanted one should've already bought one. It's not like not including it in your console will make people shy away from it. As for DVD players, well, let's not go there. You basically get 2 for free with a carton of milk nowadays.

Why is it a bad idea?  Is it really a dumb thing that I just have a PS3 to play games, DVD's, Blueray, music, photos, and browse the web?  I think the biggest mistake nintendo keeps making comes down to their choice of media storage.  First cartridges killed the N64, small disks limited the Gamecube, and the only reason the Wii was mostly uneffected is it lacked any power what so ever.

This time the Wii U won't have limited data storage, but it won't be able to be sold as a multimedia device.  In many ways 360, and especially PS3 can hold that over the Wii U's head as one way it is no better than the current consoles.

Honestly I don't care, and if it makes the console cheaper to us (not Nintendo, US) then I'm all for it.

I'd buy one... for sports, ofc.

no problem, i'll keep on watching these on my wii, like the 80 other million owners...

^^ Aye nothing like good ol sports at the end of a long day.

Hey that is encouraging, sweet.



Maybe Netfix will launch 3D streaming to coincide with the 3D capable Umote launch, one can hope. 



I've heard nothing about Umote 3D to be clear, just seems like they are leapfrogging the need for HD tvs by packaging thier new console with a built in HD screen, why not do the same for 3D.

At least for me, not problem. Don't see a lot of movies anyway.