Wii TV in the pipeline?

Nintendo could be about to join Microsoft and Sony by entering the digital TV market.

Rumours are circulating of  Wii TV, an add-on for Nintendo's Wii game console enabling PVR recording of Freeview channels.

Developed by Nintendo's Prof. Ollia,  the system would use a plug in PVR box for the Wii with two digital tuners and a 40GB hard drive.  Users will be able to use the Wii remote to change channels by waving it up and down and fast forward and rewind recordings by twirling it.

An onscreen 7 day EPG will let you schedule recordings and you'll also be able to assign favourite channel lists and recordings to your 'Mii' character. 

Nintendo is also thought to be considering launching a Mario-inspired mushroom-shaped motorised satellite dish for the Italian market which can also be operated using the Wii remote.