An official Nintendo FAQ implies that a DVD playback enabled Wii is to hit the market in the future. A question is asked whether the Wii console can play music CDs and DVDs to which they respond that consoles released in 2006 will not have such a feature. The mention of the year 2006 has sparked speculation that future 2007 made models may be able to playback DVDs.

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Q: Can the Wii console playback music CDs and DVDs?

A: The Wii console released in the end of 2006 does not have the feature to playback music CDs or DVDs.