Wii TV Channel 'Wiinoma' Coming Soon to Wii Console

By the end of 2009 Nintendo plans to provide all Wii customers with a highspeed Internet connection the ability to watch a new Wii television channel dubbed, "Wiinoma". The new channel for the Wii will provide all sorts of programming ranging from cartoons to training and workout programs and even lifestyle programming. All of the content will be produced for Nintendo exclusively and none of the content will be visible elsewhere.

With Nintendo doing so well in Japan, many Japanese TV executives are very interested in seeing how this service does. If it launches and becomes a success, it could take away a lot of viewers from traditional TV outlets. One senior executive at Fuji Television says that if the Wii channel turns out to be a hit, it will be the stuff of television producers nightmares.

The new Wii TV content could also bring in additional services such as video-on-demand which many Wii customers have been requesting. Look for the new Wii TV channel to hit your console late Q3 or Q4 of this year.