If you want to browse the web on your Wii, but didn't want to fork over some cash to do so (and did not get the application when it was free in 2007), you can now start up your Wii and get surfing. The Wii Internet Channel, a web browser for the Wii from Opera was previously 500 Wii Points, but starting today, it is available for no cost. If you purchased the Wii browser before, you will be getting a credit for one free game download later this year.The browser also received an update and now includes Flash Lite 3.1, so it will likely support basic Flash content like YouTube, but no Hulu or Netflix streaming. This means the Wii and PlayStation 3 now both include basic web browsers with Flash support and the only lag behind is the Xbox 360. In Microsoft's defense, they are working on directly building content into the NXE, instead of providing users with their choice of content via a browser.
The Wii web browser was developed by Opera and was designed from the ground up to work with the Wiimote, so it supports the same web standards as the desktop Opera client. To add to that, Opera also developed the browser on the Nintendo DS. For more information, or to download the Wii Internet Channel, check out the Wii Shop Channel on your console.
PS: That was a joke, before I get flamed for being "Anti-Opera"
But, in all seriousness, the Xbox could probably do with a browser, just to bring it on par with the other consoles.
Last edited by Dodzey on 01 Sep 2009 - 20:51
PS: That was a joke, before I get flamed for being "Anti-Opera"
But, in all seriousness, the Xbox could probably do with a browser, just to bring it on par with the other consoles.
A joke?... no its not a joke you are probably right on the money
In this day and age, I'm sure people who other ways to access the internet other than their console. As a note I do like the Wii's news "streaming" service where it lets you read articles and weather but it's not necessarily go anywhere browsing like the ps3 is.
I agree with that.
i've never actually tried the wii's browser since you had to pay for it. I mean they have a service where you can look at news articles from AP, CNN, etc but Nintendo posts these to the Wii system already so all you're doing is reading the article. I can deal with something like that.
yea they do and they should, who else if not them will make advertising for Opera ? ^_^' GO Opera on Wii 52 million users will now use it lol + 2 million more on DSi
it's not about being anti-opera. it's about being anti-whiny bitch. Opera whines too much despite every effort to satisfy them. If i could describe opera by a book i would say that opera is "If you give a mouse a cookie" with opera being the mouse and microsoft being the retarded kid who keeps giving.
It's not the damn point(who really cares if their are).. the point is the inflammatory remarks doesn't have to be said in every damn opera or opera related thread that comes up. just drop it already and move on.
Wouldn't that depend on your screen size and resolution?
System 1? This makes no sense.
Nintendo plans to offer the credit at the end of October
browser on the wii isn't as bad as you think. at least the wiimote solution trumps over the traditional controllers of that of the xbox360 and ps3
There are known reported issues with this new version and the iPlayer. See here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbiplayer/F13735683?thread=6893890
FLASH LITE 3.1?
The Wii browser had had Flash 7 and has worked with YouTube SINCE RELEASE.
How is it a NEW update to add YouTube support when it always worked with YouTube?
At any rate, props to Nintendo for the refund system. It's good that they took responsibility for that.
XBox 360 is meant as a living room pc as a Media Center Extender. And your Media Center has a good browser that does display every site fine. I don't really see the need for a browser in a console. Everyone with internet has a PC aswell anyway.
As far as browser on a console, don't really see the need either.
It's about time it went free again also.
+1 I have never understood peoples need to surf the web on thier gaming console. Im glad the 360 has no browser, its just one more thing i wont wonder why im not using because im GAMING on it.
It has always supported YouTube. Things like Netflix and Hulu would have been great to support. So now here is a "NEW" update - and the story mentions that it supports YouTube, but not Netflix or Hulu.
SO WHAT EXACTLY HAS CHANGED?
Did someone really post a Wii article who has NEVER bothered touching a Wii? Did the author not know that YouTube support has been a part of the browser since release?
does that mean the gestures on the desktop Opera browser also work on the wii?
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