Topic: Nintendo TVii Video Demonstration

[Penguin_Of_Thyme]

Watch a video demonstration and interview about Nintendo TVii.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/31787

Last week, NWR had the chance to record a demonstration of Nintendo TVii. Watch the video demo below and be sure to also check out Neal's editorial about the upcoming service.

[TurdFurgy]

First of all, they should call Nintendo TVii "Nintendo TiVi". It looks better.Second, maybe I missed it in the video, but if you picked a video that was on netflix, does it launch the video from there or does it back out and launch the Netflix app? Is there even a Netflix app or is it all in the Nintendo TiVi app?

[TJ Spyke]

Calling it "TiVi" makes no sense and I disagree that it looks better. "TVii" makes much more sense because it fits in with their branding ("Wii", "Mii").

From the video at the NYC event, there is no Netflix app. You watch all your videos through the Nintendo TVii app.

[Penguin_Of_Thyme]

First of all, they should call Nintendo TVii "Nintendo TiVi". It looks better.Second, maybe I missed it in the video, but if you picked a video that was on netflix, does it launch the video from there or does it back out and launch the Netflix app? Is there even a Netflix app or is it all in the Nintendo TiVi app?

There will be a Netflix app for Wii U. I believe that when you select a Netflix program it will then launch the Netflix app. Aaron shot a early video of the Netflix app back at E3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMsAVYd3lP4&feature=plcp


I would guess it will also launch a Hulu Plus and Amazon app. Also, when you want to to watch a live TV show, the Wii U accomplishes that task by switching the source video for your TV (like to your cable box).

[NESticales]

Obviously this thing hooks up to your set top box to pull in your cable tv line up but what about those with just over the air service? Will this be able to function on just local channels or is it dependant on a cable provider. I think I know the answer to this but I have to ask. Also, it's to good to hear they populate their own sports stats I was afraid that service might also be dependant on a cable provider.

[Penguin_Of_Thyme]

Obviously this thing hooks up to your set top box to pull in your cable tv line up but what about those with just over the air service? Will this be able to function on just local channels or is it dependant on a cable provider. I think I know the answer to this but I have to ask. Also, it's to good to hear they populate their own sports stats I was afraid that service might also be dependant on a cable provider.

It will work with local channels. The Wii U will not directly hook up with a set top box. It will be able to control what channel the set top box or TV is on by using IR, but the way the Wii U will switch to antenna TV, cable, or satellite is by switching between video sources on your television.

[TJ Spyke]

Why do you think you would need to hook up the Wii U to your cable top box? You don't need to do that with stuff like Time Warner Cable's iOS App (which lets you watch your cable channels anywhere in your house on your iOS device). So I don't think the Wii U would make you do it.

[Penguin_Of_Thyme]

Why do you think you would need to hook up the Wii U to your cable top box? You don't need to do that with stuff like Time Warner Cable's iOS App (which lets you watch your cable channels anywhere in your house on your iOS device). So I don't think the Wii U would make you do it.

Nintendo TVii is not going to work like a Cable Provider iOS app. With something like the Time Warner iOS app, the cable channels are streamed via the internet directly to your iPad, iPhone, or other Apple device. For Nintendo TVii, no cable channels are going to be streamed directly to the actual console. You will need to have a cable box plugged into your television and the Wii U will switch to that video source. You will not be able to watch live TV channels on the Wii U tablet because the Wii U is not receiving any video signal. Only Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon stuff will be able to be viewed on the GamePad (at least at launch).

[TurdFurgy]

Calling it "TiVi" makes no sense and I disagree that it looks better. "TVii" makes much more sense because it fits in with their branding ("Wii", "MII').

The fact that the "T" makes the same sound as the "V" yet does not get the "ii" treatment makes it awkwardly balanced. With TiVi you have more balance and you still get the two 'i's. TiVi is also a bit of a play on TiVo.
Also, in the Wii and Mii logos, the 'i's are aproximately the same size as the W and M. The TVii logo has really small 'i's compared to the "TV" part, adding to the imbalance.
The whole thing is just too asymmetrically imbalanced.