Earlier this week, Edge magazine reported that Nintendo had plans to release a version of the Wii equipped with a DVD player. GamesIndustry.biz has confirmed this report and has learned that it will not be available outside of Japan.
Speaking to GI.biz, a spokesperson declined to comment on when the new machine will hit the shops, but did confirm, "There are currently plans to release a version of Wii in Japan featuring DVD playback."

He added, "There are currently no plans to bring this model to Europe or the US."
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