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The Nintendo Wii has only been out for a short time now, but already blogs and discussion forums are filled with Nintendo fans begging for additional features. Nintendo has always been good about listening to their customers, so hopefully some of these ideas will be include in future releases of the console. Here are just some of the most popular requests for additional Wii offerings.

1. Add More Colors To Choose From

Sure, the white and gentle blue scheme currently being sold is nice, but come on now, people want a choice. Sure, you can currently purchase vinyl skins and faceplates that cover your Wii with a new theme. If Nintendo offered a variety of different colors though, they could pocket the money for themselves. Also, we wouldn’t have to hunt these 3rd party skins down on places like eBay and go through the trouble of sticking them on ourselves.

2. Add Support For The Firefox Browser

Currently the Nintendo Wii runs with a version of the Opera browser, but it’s somewhat limited. If Firefox became available for the Wii, it would create competition that could quickly improve internet browsing with this console. There have been a few rumors recently that just such a browser is in the works, but so far these are unconfirmed.

3. High Definition Support

Why on earth wasn’t the Wii designed with HD support? Non HD television sets are already going the way of the eight-track and you’d think Nintendo would have wanted to be ahead of the trend. On the other hand, there is talk that HD support is in the works. Maybe it’s all ready to go, and Nintendo was waiting until everyone in the world has a Wii, and then they’ll offer HD support as an upgrade and pocket even more money. Time will tell.

4. Play DVDs

This is another feature that should have been a no-brainer. As it is, Nintendo has already confirmed that the next version of the Wii released in Japan will likely be able to play DVDs. What about the rest of us on the other side of the planet though? Including the ability to play DVDs means one less component in the home theater, which would make the Wii even more attractive to potential customers.

5. Automatic Updates

Why can’t the Wii update by itself when it is in standby mode? That would be so much easier than the waiting for lengthy downloads when the console is on. Heck, all the other guys are doing it, just look at the update service provide for the xBox through xBox live. We know Nintendo has the infrastructure to do this, but apparently they are still a little uncomfortable with online integration.

Maybe the above is expecting too much too soon for such a new unit. Hopefully though, Nintendo won’t rest on its laurels and will continue to update and improve the Wii based on what their customers are asking for.