Wii Internet Channel now free

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Wii Internet Channel now free

Nintendo has announced that from today anyone can now access the Wii Internet Channel for free.

The Wii-specialised web browser from Opera Software enables people to connect wirelessly to the internet and check out their favourite websites, do their internet shopping and even watch online catch-up TV services (BBC iPlayer) via their console.

The Wii Internet Channel was previously priced 500 Wii Points. For those Wii owners who have already spent 500 Wii Points on the Wii Internet Channel, Nintendo will be offering a NES title from the Virtual Console worth 500 Wii Points. This reward will be sent out in late October.

[oolon]

I saw the flashing blue light earlier today and downloaded it. Damn YOU Nintendo!!!! I paying 500 points for mine! Of course by registering stars not real money, but I "could" have had world of glue instead! I always thought it was ridiculous that they didn't include a web browser, a significant omission from an online offering.

[pigmond]

better go off and get my free nes game then!

[Zoso]

"Watch iPlayer..." except the latest Wii update b0rked it!
http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.u...s/nintendo_Wii

That would've been handy as well, hope they sort it out soon.

[revivedcwow]

I didn't buy the Internet Channel, and now when I got it. Total fail. What am I supposed to do with this D:? can't even play streaming videos except for Youtube

[bigal344]

I've updated to include the browser, just because, but i'm really not sure when i'm gonna use it!!
I've got my PC for that, i guess if i ever have a problem with that i can always use the Wii.......or the PS3.......or the PSP..........or the Blackberry if i'm really desperate!!

[khalabuth]

is the wii fun to play, i wanted to buy it because it has to many kiddy games and not many adult games like MGS 4 and etc

[CyberChris]

is the wii fun to play, i wanted to buy it because it has to many kiddy games and not many adult games like MGS 4 and etc

The Wii is loads of fun to play for kids and adults alike, but if you are a hardcore gamer then it is not really for you, the best part is that all the family can play and also most of the family games are in short bursts.

[nkhalil]

Hi
Abit of a noob here but how can I go about getting the Wii Internet Channel installed on my Wii for free???

[oolon]

Plug your wii into the internet and go to the wii shop, select channels and your see you can download the channel for free (I like iplayer on my wii). You can also download the mii voting one too!