Wii Replacing MP3 Playback With AAC

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Wii Replacing MP3 Playback With AAC

 

From Kotaku

http://kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo-wii/wii-...-aac-321917.php

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Not that any of you actually use the feature, but starting next month the Wii won't be supporting MP3 playback. Announced as part of some changes due for the Photo Channel, in future the console will only support AAC playback. This will affect current Wii owners during either the next system update, or if you choose to download the new Photo Channel 1.1, which will be available in December. Updates to the Photo Channel seem minor (all it says is you can replace the Channel icon with a pic of your choosing), so this sounds more like a move prompted by whatever copyright/legal reason has Nintendo worried this week.

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Tres mal, tres mal

 

--MT

[Emo-Iwata]

thats kinda stupid......but since it's nintendo we are talkin about it doesn't surprise me one tiny bit.

[MarketTantrik]

The Wii's AAC/MP3 Move Isn't Nearly So Bad

 

From Kotaku

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Nintendo's decision to ditch MP3 support in favour of AAC playback for the Wii seemed a bit silly. Why would you do that to us, Nintendo? Why ruin our Photo Channel and Excite Truck playtime with your legal a*s-covering? Turns out it's not as bad as the move's initial wording would have you believe.

 

...it's important to note that [the new Photo Channel] is an optional download and is not planned as part of any system updates to Wii. If your Photo Channel currently supports music files in the MP3 format, you can retain this compatibility by electing to not update your Photo Channel to version 1.1.

 

Additionally, this update will not have an impact on Wii games which use MP3 music files. These Wii games will not be compatible with AAC files and will continue to use the MP3 file format.

 

So the move's brought about by updating your Photo Channel? And we can still listen to custom redneck soundtracks during Excite Truck? Well why didn't you just say so in the first place, Nintendo! You had us worried sick.

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[Emo-Iwata]

The Wii's AAC/MP3 Move Isn't Nearly So Bad

 

From Kotaku

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Nintendo's decision to ditch MP3 support in favour of AAC playback for the Wii seemed a bit silly. Why would you do that to us, Nintendo? Why ruin our Photo Channel and Excite Truck playtime with your legal a*s-covering? Turns out it's not as bad as the move's initial wording would have you believe.

 

...it's important to note that [the new Photo Channel] is an optional download and is not planned as part of any system updates to Wii. If your Photo Channel currently supports music files in the MP3 format, you can retain this compatibility by electing to not update your Photo Channel to version 1.1.

 

Additionally, this update will not have an impact on Wii games which use MP3 music files. These Wii games will not be compatible with AAC files and will continue to use the MP3 file format.

 

So the move's brought about by updating your Photo Channel? And we can still listen to custom redneck soundtracks during Excite Truck? Well why didn't you just say so in the first place, Nintendo! You had us worried sick.

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not that bad then but still i'd like to know the real reason behind this move

[MarketTantrik]

Photo channel update avoidable and reversible

 

From

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/12/1...and-reversible/

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The update that will make the Photo Channel lose MP3 support is finally here, and we can only imagine how utterly gutted you are. Or maybe "utterly indifferent" would be more fitting.

 

Fortunately, if you're like us and think this "upgrade" makes no sense (even though we don't even use the Photo Channel), there are steps you can take to resist switching to AAC compatibility. First, you can avoid downloading the Photo Channel 1.1 upgrade altogether, which is the easiest course of action, as this means you don't have to do anything. If it's too late and you've already downloaded the upgrade (for curiosity's sake, perhaps?), then you also have the option to downgrade the Photo Channel back to version 1.0, which allows MP3 playback. Just follow Nintendo's handy instructions here to get the downgrade.

 

Of course, this will only work with Wiis sold before December 2007, so if you've gotten yourself a shiny new Wii for the holidays, you're out of luck.

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This is from Ninty's customer support website

 

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/w...to.jsp#photo1.1

 

Photo Channel 1.1

 

Photo Channel version 1.1 is available now!

 

What's new with Photo Channel 1.1?

 

o Personalize your Wii Menu by making one of your favorite digital images from an SD memory card as the Photo Channel icon (how to).

 

o Replace MP3 compatibility with the ability to play AAC files. AAC files provide a greater sound quality than an MP3 of the same size. This new compatibility will work with MP4 audio files in the .m4a format.

 

Please note that once the Photo Channel has been updated to version 1.1, the channel will no longer be able to play MP3 format music files. Wii games that currently have features which use MP3 music files will continue to use the MP3 file format. These Wii games will not be compatible with the AAC files.

 

o Music files used with the slideshow feature can be played in a random order.

 

How to get it

Wii console owners who have Photo Channel 1.0 can download Photo Channel 1.1 from the WiiWare section of the Wii Shop Channel. Wii consoles sold in retail stores starting in December 2007 should already have Photo Channel 1.1 installed.

 

How to tell which version you currently have

If you are not sure which version you have, simply place the cursor of the Wii Remote over the "Photo Channel" icon on the Wii menu. If a pop-up appears that reads "Photo Channel 1.1" then you have the latest version. If it reads just "Photo Channel," then you have version 1.0 and can update it from the Wii Shop Channel.

 

Going back to Photo Channel 1.0

If you updated to Photo Channel 1.1, but have decided you prefer Photo Channel 1.0 (for instance if you'd rather have MP3 compatibility instead of AAC), going back is easy. All you have to do is select the Wii button from the Wii menu, choose Data Management, and select "Channels." Select the Photo Channel icon and confirm you wish to delete it. After that, Photo Channel 1.0 will automatically be available again from your Wii menu. If you ever change your mind, simply go back to the Wii Shop Channel and re-download Photo Channel 1.1!

 

Please note that Wii consoles that come with Photo Channel 1.1 pre-installed at the factory will not have the ability to delete that version and downgrade to Photo Channel 1.0 (these consoles became available at retail in December, 2007).