Wii gets a free YouTube app

While the Wii U gets... well, it gets launched.

So. The Wii U is getting launched in, what, two days, right? Right. What’s happening in other news? Well, Nintendo’s five year old home console, the Wii, which is definitely not known for its media functionalities, is getting a free YouTube app. I guess that solves all our problems!

YouTube announced today that the Wii will be getting a free app of the video service via the Wii shop.

“Designed for the big screen and Wii Remote, the new YouTube app for Nintendo Wii brings the YouTube videos and channels you love to your TV,” says Youtube. “Wii owners in the U.S. can download the app today from the Nintendo Wii Shop Channel, and we’re bringing the app to more countries in the coming months.”

There’s also plenty of features for the app that are listed through the link above- yoga, the awesome SitCom Community and other stuff included. Click through for more info.

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