Wii's media player capabilities

[ICE]

what do you think the odds are that the wii will be able to play music/video in the future? im coming into some tax money soon so i was wondering if i should get an sd card and a reader or not and if anyone's heard that the wii might be able to play media soon that might influence my decision.

[IndianCheese]

The Wii already plays music and video through the Photo Channel...

I know, I couldn't believe it either. Though its not nearly as easy as the PS3. It is compatible with Motion JPEG video files and MP3 audio. Though I have only been able to play the MP3s through games with custom tracks like Excite Truck...can't seem to figure out how to play them right in the Wii Menu yet.

[ICE]

huh.. thats an odd place to play music/movies from isnt it? well if you or anyone else figures out how to play mp3's through the photo channel correctly give me a pm or something. oh and i know about streaming it but i have DIAL-UP so i cant!