Opera Internet Channel: Nintendo Wii’s Browser
Opera Software and Nintendo worked together to produce an internet browser for Nintendo Wii, known as the “Internet Channel”. This internet browser made specifically for the Wii enables users to surf online by simply downloading the software at the Wii Shop Channel or at Opera’s website.
Although the Nintendo Wii browser can be downloaded at no charge, users need to have a high-speed internet connection to use this feature. However, after June 2007, the Internet Channel would cost 500 Wii points.
Using the state-of-the-art Wii remote control as navigation device, gamers can now surf the web in between their gaming sessions. Because of the Nintendo Wii browser, your game console can act as your personal computer, receiving connection directly from a modem or router.
The Internet Channel allows users to view any kind of webpage without trouble. You can connect and perform daily online tasks, such as Google, PayPal, eBay, YouTube, MySpace and other websites that use basic functions.
Benefits of Nintendo Wii Browser
Since it acts exactly like a laptop or desktop computer, those with only one computer for the entire household can benefit from this gaming console by never fighting your brother or sister for your turn to use the computer.
Once you use the Nintendo Wii browser, temporary internet files will be automatically saved to the internal memory. However, the Opera software itself is saved onto Wii’s 512 MB internal flash memory. A great thing about the Opera web browser is that you can access the internet within a few seconds once you have connected to the internet through an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
Just like the Opera for Windows, Linux and Mac, the Nintendo Wii browser highlights all its web standards, providing gamers complete online access. The Internet Channel supports Java, Adobe Flash, RSS and Ajax. Because of these comprehensive features available for the Wii, users can create web applications via their new game console.
The Opera browser for Nintendo Wii will be redesigned to fit a living room theme with larger fonts more relaxing colors to give users an informal feel. Plus, the browser interface will soon be simplified to offer consumers a user-friendly internet option for their wii consoles.
Some video games may require online access to complete the game. Having the Internet Channel within a click away from your remote allows you to enjoy a new and interactive gaming experience.
