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Wii system update brings final Opera browser to your Wii
by David Hinkle 
{ Apr 11th 2007 at 10:22PM }
Many of you perhaps saw that spectacular glow on your Wii's disc slot and found yourself hypnotized, falling to your knees and drooling out of your mouth like you had just been witness to the Hypnotoad. Upon battling your way out of hypnosis and installing the system update and checking out the Shop Channel, you might've found that the final version of the Wii's Opera browser is available for download. Well, we did and we managed to take some pictures for you (it should be noted we have no way of taking direct feed snapshots, so they aren't the greatest images).
Check them out after the break.
Virgin Radio network to cater for PS3, Wii
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Apr 10th 2007 at 1:25PM }
No doubt drawn to the rampant popularity of the Wii, the Virgin Radio network is launching a customized web application for use on Nintendo's waggle wonder and the other console equipped with a web browser, the Sony PlayStation 3. The Dreamcast might feel a bit excluded, but its days of being part of a "home entertainment media centre" are long gone. The broadcaster, which claims to be the first UK network to offer such a service, wants nothing more than to be heard in your living room.According to BBC News, Wii and PS3 users will be able to listen to radio broadcasts, watch videos and purchase concert tickets from the comfort of their uncomfortable and lumpy couches. Downloadable songs are also promised, though it's unclear whether or not the feature applies to both consoles. In addition to central Virgin Radio, the accessible stations are Virgin Radio Classic Rock, the "soulful" Virgin Radio Groove and the awesome-to-the-max Virgin Radio Xtreme.
New videos and updates for the Internet Channel
by Eric Caoili { Mar 22nd 2007 at 7:00PM }
We spent the morning crying into our pillows and refusing to come out of our rooms after we heard about the final version of Opera's Wii browser being delayed. Nintendo eventually called to console us though, directing our puffy eyes to an interview with the company's Internet Channel development team at its Japanese site. We had a really good talk.There are several videos and screenshots scattered around the Japanese transcript, demonstrating the changes with the Wii browser's final build. It's clear that Nintendo and Opera Software addressed a lot of common complaints users had with the trial version, making sure to implement variable zooming, improved starting times, and faster scrolling. Here's a list of all the other things we spotted on the page, mixed in with Nintendo's announced updates:
- new introduction animation
- new start page with search button
- auto-hide feature on navigation bar
- search and address buttons on nav bar
- multiple cursors (only one will be functional)
- quicker access to "favorites"
- an improved zoomed font
- buttons that will instantly type common preset letters, such as "www" or ".com"
Wii system update: Forecast today, Opera on Friday [update 1]
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Dec 19th 2006 at 9:40AM }
If you woke up today bathed in a glorious blue light, know that your Wii received a message in the early morning hours and is eagerly waiting to tell you all about the Forecast channel. After you apply the system update, the Wii's weather service channel will be available from the main menu. Think of it as an informative warning system, constantly reminding you of the deadly UV rays, bone-crushing hail and tumultuous tornadoes that await you in the outside world. Stay inside with some games if you want to survive.In related news, the official Opera website has been updated, revealing the official release date for the Wii's internet browser. A trial version will be released this Friday, December 22nd, with the full version following sometime next Spring.
Update: As previously announced, the full version of the browser will remain free until June 2007. After that, it will cost 500 Wii points ($5) to download.
[Thanks, Spence!]
More fuel for the free browser fire? [update 1]
by David Hinkle { Sep 26th 2006 at 10:45AM }
Over at Internet Ad Sales, they're reporting that Opera will offer its web browser for a free period until 2007 on the Wii. What's confusing, however, is that the article makes no mention of territories. Now, you all know that this is how things are going down in Japan because you read this (right?), so are we to assume this news is just a late reporting of the previous, Japan-exclusive browser news, or has Nintendo adopted this strategy for other markets outside of Japan?
We've contacted our Nintendo rep and will update the post with their response.
[Via Codename Revolution]
[Update: Confirmed to be the real deal Holyfield folks! Rejoice!]
