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Nintendo launches Wii Internet browser

Posted on 13.04.2007 at 10:52 in Tech News by Martin

The finalized version of the Wii’s web browser is now available as a free download from the console’s online store. The console’s browser, which was supposed to be available by the end of March, is the last of the initially announced channels to make its way to the Wii. For the most part, the new browser interface just adds performance tweaks over the trial version.  For example, it’s now more intuitive to scroll through web pages and enter predictive text.  The zoom feature has also been retooled, allowing enlarged views of websites without distorting images or text.

Additionally, there’s a search button on the home page and the bottom toolbar, which automatically calls up a Yahoo or Google search. The new channel will be available in the Wii Shop after downloading a system update.  Users who currently have the trial version of the Internet channel can also download a free upgrade.  After June 30, the channel will cost 500 Wii Points ($5). The Internet channel is powered by specialty browser developer Opera.  It also created the Nintendo DS browser, which will make its way to the US on June 4. That’s definitely a nice way how to attract more gamers to use the console.

Source: TG Daily, DailyTech 

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  1. Lee Ramsdale
    April 13th, 2007 | 10:55

    I’ve always been weary of consoles that surf the net or TV’s that do this, especially after working for Bush Internet back when I was a student.

    However the trial version of the browser I’ve been using I’ve been rather impressed with, it works with flash etc which you tend to find doesn’t work on the other systems.

  2. Stu
    April 13th, 2007 | 12:32

    I like it, there are many nice improvements so it’s now quite fluid for casual browsing.

  3. crimson
    April 13th, 2007 | 15:01

    nice update
    personally i use the browser sometimes to watch some youtube videos :)

  4. phishybongwaters
    April 13th, 2007 | 15:13

    Yeah i went through the update crash nightmare to get mine updated so I could atleast access the store before i gotta pay for the browser.

    Don’t think I’m quite ready to trade in real money for nintendo money just yet ;)

    Though those ROMs are pretty fun

  5. Mr. X staff member
    April 13th, 2007 | 16:01

    Good for opera, good for wii. They have the technology.

  6. chippxero
    April 13th, 2007 | 17:35

    yeah the speed is the main improvement for me, loading is much nicer now.

    quite nice to watch videos online with the bar at the bottom hidden.

  7. eX-
    April 13th, 2007 | 18:30

    What’s with the paying?! my Wii is still too far to my router.. i’ve not upgraded anything yet

  8. free wii
    April 14th, 2007 | 00:06

    It’s free now but the won’t be freee after June? That sucks. I don’t have my wii yet :(

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