Thursday, September 14, 2006

All Wii Channels revealed



There are major updates on NOA´s Wii page. On this page Nintendo has revealed even the (previousy) secret channels:



Mii Channel



Fun 3-D caricatured portraits of users, or Miis, created in this channel can be used on characters across a variety of Wii software. In addition to storing Miis on the Wii, several Miis can be stored in a user’s Wii Remote and taken to a friend’s house to play on another Wii console. Each member of the family can have his or her Wii Remote personalized with their own Mii.


Photo Channel



This channel allows users to retrieve digital pictures from an SD memory card inserted into the Wii console and display them on their television screen. Users also can manipulate the photos in a variety of fun and creative ways, such as zooming into details or creating mosaics, puzzles or slide shows. Users can even add an MP3 tune from their SD memory card to their slide shows. It provides a fun and easy outlet for people to edit and show off their digital pictures.


Forecast Channel



Users can access free local weather forecasts after turning on the Wii console. When connected to the Internet, the WiiConnect24 service automatically updates local weather information.


News Channel

Users can access the most up-to-date breaking news from around the world, organized into a variety of topical categories. When connected to the Internet, the WiiConnect24 service automatically updates this free channel.


Wii Shop Channel

This is where users go to download video game content, including classic video games originally played on the NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis and NEC TurboGrafx platforms. Here the users may buy Wii Points with a credit card or redeem a Wii Points Card purchased at retail to add points to their account, then redeem points to download these Virtual Console games. Users also can use points to download the Opera browser used in the Internet Channel.


Virtual Console Channel

After users download Virtual Console games from the Wii Shop Channel, each game will appear in the Wii Channel Menu as its own Virtual Console Channel. To play the game, users simply select the game's channel.


Internet Channel

This channel dramatically changes the relationship between a user's home, the television and the Internet. Users download the Opera browser with Wii Points. Then they can surf the Internet right from the comfort of their couch. They can do quick research while watching a television program ("What was that actor's name again?"), or book travel plans and shop during commercials. The service is compatible with Macromedia Flash and also runs AJAX software.


Wii Message Board

Forget hand-scrawled notes tacked to the refrigerator door. Users can leave messages for other family members on a calendar-based message board. They also can use WiiConnect24 to send messages to people outside the home as well. Even better, people can trade photos and text messages with cell phone users. The service also allows for incoming messages targeted at software, such as a new map or weapon for a game. Games can constantly be updated, thereby extending their playability.


Disc Channel

This channel allows users to play either Wii game discs or any of the entire library of Nintendo GameCube discs.


Source: Wii.Nintendo.com
Thanks to: DAFREAKZO

20 comments:

RGB said...

I'll be buying from Japan anyway so tough luck for you yanks. $212 from Japan sounds very nice indeed and I dont mind waiting a couple of weeks!

Anonymous said...

Wii need better grarphics

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry to be the provider of possible bad news for us european people, but it seems that nintendo could wait until march 2007 to launch the wii on the "old continent"

the source :

http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732764p1.html

If that's the case, excuse my french but it seriously f*****g sucks!!!!

Once again, the biggest market seems to be neglected......so much for the so-called "worldwide launch", but let's wait for tomorrow to see if the rumour becomes reality....

If it happens to be true, i'll have to cancel my preorder, and buy a U.S. one, as Perrin Kaplan confirmed to "wired" that the machine will indeed be region-free....

now let's all pray, my friends!!!!

[mec] rincewind

Falafelkid said...

Hey rincewind.

Thanks for the link. This would indeed be shocking news. However, the source is Argos, a UK electrical distributor and mail order catalogue. So the source is about as reliable as Gamestop and EB, if that much. So I am willing to bet my money on a November / December Wii launch.

P.S.: If the Wii was to launch so late in Europe, Nintendo would have postponed the NOE event until much later, since they seem to want to emulate the Apple of announcing a product and launching it shortly thereafter (at least, they want to reduce the long timespan in between).

Falafelkid said...

By the way, the Argos page is here and the image in question is here.

I just think they mixed things up because of the PS3.

Anonymous said...

thanks for your reply, fal, my hopes obviously rejoin yours ;)
The moment of shock passed, i have to say that, after reflexion, the news doesn't quite fit with the decision of Iwata san to be present to the european conference tomorrow.

If indeed the european launch was to be so late (and thus so unimportant in the mind of NCL, the "big bosses"), then why the presence of Iwata san....

To conclude on another conspiracy theory, I suppose you've seen that, on the wii.com website, two features remain to be announced.....a link with Iwata's presence tomorrow??? ;)

And BTW, really nice blog you have here, I've been reading you (and your most eloquent "commentators") for a year and a half, and you really did a great job......my thumbs up for you my "news-provider" friend

[mec] rincewind

Anonymous said...

Great new blog people!


http://wii-wiisuals.blogspot.com/

:-)



-IALS

Anonymous said...

Check out all the new Wii game videos at www.gamevideos.com

Falafelkid said...

Hey Astrality and Rincewind. Thank you both for your comments. Hope I can get all the news to you as fast as possible.

Anonymous said...

Awesome.

Thanks Falafelkid for the concise roundup of all of todays news, and for providing us with a riveting read as always.

Sickr

Anonymous said...

does any1 else feel betrayed/letdown. i've been following this blog for like a year and a half. and this is it... wth nintendo? Im a 30 year old fanboy, and you broke my heart for the last time. who the hell makes these crappy decisions?

ok so we are gonna try to go after the mainstream non gamers, at this price point it will fail. the controllers are too expensive, which is going to leave me supporting another dying console for the third time in a row.(i know they are making profit, but ya know what i mean).

also wth happened to the other hardware secret, that perrin eluded to earlier this year? was it that they would be removing dvd playback?

this also pisses me off, i realiz that we all have dvd players already. but i'm a minimalist, and was really looking to remove my larger dvd player and having this be my entertainment center piece. no longer.

for the first time i'm not buying at launch. i'm gonna sit back and watch 4 a bit. i pray ninty pulls it off. but i think they missed a golden opportunity to really take to sony and ms.

Fal, what are your thoughts? Am i all wet?

your most avid reader,
draccip

ps

still praying for the hmd

Anonymous said...

People - dont worry about argos, they have no idea what they're on about. To test this out I signed up to their 'wii pre-oder' and got this in my inbox:

" The next generation gaming is set to blow your socks off, but STOCK WILL BE SHORT.

However, don't worry, as you have signed up to receive notifications from Argos on the Playstation 3, you will be one of the first to find out how you can get your hands on this revolutionary console.

At the moment, Sony are still to release the launch details of their new console. As soon as further announcements are made, we will contact you immediately and let you know how you can order at Argos and bag yourself one of the hottest products of the year.

This exciting new console features:

* Unique motion sensing controller that will immerse you in the game
* Access to download a huge catalogue of NES,
SNES and N64 games
* Backwards compatibility with GameCube titles
* DVD movie capability
* New, innovative games including Wii Sports, Excite Truck and Super Mario Galaxy"

they seem a little confused to me so i wouldnt give this any credence

Anonymous said...

o yeah, and keep up the good work Fal, this site is the best source of wii info by a mile

Anonymous said...

Okay so its them lazy ass motherfuckin devs and not the Wii hardware who are unable to get some nice graphics out of it!

To all people including myself who ever doubted Wiis graphical capabilities take a gander at this screenshot of Metroid Corruption:


http://www.1up.com/do/slideshow?

pager.offset=0&p=&g=&tr=&mt=0&cId=3

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-IALS

Anonymous said...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

BÖÖÖÖÖÖAAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEESE!


BANG! BOOM! BANG!


I want everybody to comment on this screenshot including Kid! this screenshot says more than 1000 words ever could.



-IALS

Anonymous said...

i think you need a PS3, start saving, we'll be having some serious wii fun if you want to join us,

Anonymous said...

As an oldschool and experienced gamer, i must confess that Xbox 360 delivers the best gaming experience in our time. The Wii and PS3 did not fulfil the wishes of the communinty. It is obvious now, that the 360 is a huge success, except for japan. But with Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey the 360 will also win in Japan. The Price is ok, the games are ok, and the console is next gen.
But now i will wait until the wii comes out, and i after this disappointig press conference i will absolutely not preorder one, although i am a nintendo fan.

RGB said...

Anonymous said...
As an oldschool and experienced gamer, i must confess that Xbox 360 delivers the best gaming experience in our time. The Wii and PS3 did not fulfil the wishes of the communinty. It is obvious now, that the 360 is a huge success, except for japan. But with Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey the 360 will also win in Japan. The Price is ok, the games are ok, and the console is next gen.
But now i will wait until the wii comes out, and i after this disappointig press conference i will absolutely not preorder one, although i am a nintendo fan.


I've been playing games for 24 years now and sorry but I have the exact opposite view on 360. And no me being a gamer for 24 years has nothing to do with it but simply pointing it out to you only.

I still think there is no need for a 3rd console.

Anonymous said...

Aussie Wii Date Dec 7th $399.95

Anonymous said...

250 euro! i dont get it, why?