BBC iPlayer for the Brits

November 15th, 2009

Posted by The_Wii_Nes_Boy


So in BBC’s bid for console domination they have now teamed up with Nintendo who have announced that the Wii will be getting it’s very own dedicated BBC iPlayer channel. We can expect to be able to get this from 00:01 on Wednesday, November 18.

“We’re pleased that we’ve been able to work with Nintendo to evolve BBC iPlayer on the Wii, providing a faster, high quality and improved viewing experience,” said Erik Huggers, director of BBC Future Media & Technology.

To use the new and improved iPlayer, Wii users can download the Channel from the Wii Shop Channel’s menu screen. Launching it is as easy as clicking on the iPlayer icon and selecting what BBC show or radio program they want to watch.

Will we see more and more company’s streaming to our consoles in the future? Who knows…….

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10 Comments

  1. wavefront on 18.11.2009 at 04:30 (Reply)

    has anyone got the WAD for the IPlayer Channel? Cheers, Wavefront

  2. The_Wii_Nes_Boy on 18.11.2009 at 06:28 (Reply)

    It should be free to download

  3. Wavefront on 18.11.2009 at 06:38 (Reply)

    It is but unforchantly im on firmware 4.0 not 4.2 and im not sure how to upgrade (access the shopping channel) without loosing the HMC ect – Soz im a bit of a newb to all this as I only hacked my wii last week :D

  4. Wavefront on 18.11.2009 at 06:39 (Reply)

    Soz i ment the HBC

  5. The_Wii_Nes_Boy on 18.11.2009 at 07:13 (Reply)

    You can now install the HB channel on 4.2 Wii’s just tso you know. Patiently wait, a wad should appear.

    Google is your friend

  6. Wavefront on 18.11.2009 at 07:38 (Reply)

    Thanks for the Advice Nes Boy :)

  7. James on 20.11.2009 at 10:54 (Reply)

    Can you install the wad without the 4.2 update if you want? Also, if I were to get this channel on my American wii, would it work in the U.S. seeing as it is under UK broadcasting?

    1. the_wii_nes_boy on 20.11.2009 at 13:27 (Reply)

      Not 100% sure it may be blocked in the U.S

      1. James on 20.11.2009 at 15:09 (Reply)

        OK thanks. I hate that they block the iplayer in America. Stupid.

        1. Scott on 21.02.2010 at 13:22 (Reply)

          It’s not stupid, the BBC is funded by the British public via a TV license fee. It’s foolish to expect something for nothing, like you’re asking.

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