I know an Xbox can be used as a media center to connect tv and computer; can I somehow do this with the Wii?

Question

I was hoping I could use my Wii to play movie files (which are stored on my networked computer) on my television. The xbox does this, why not the Wii? Any way of doing this? Any other options for setting up a home media center like this?

Answer 1

Honestly, the Wii isn't built to be a media center.  It doesn't even do HD, even if you buy the component cables.

There is a work around, but it's not as good as Xbox's or PS3's media center capabilities.

http://www.cnettv.com/9742-1_53-31392.ht...

You can only stream flash videos through the Wii web browser, but definitely the PS3 and 360 are better.