Wii Browser: New and Improved

The final version of the Internet Channel has been available for free download from 12th April 2007 until 30th June 2007, after which it will cost 500 Wii Points. Once downloaded, the Internet Channel is free for the lifetime of the system.

The new upgraded version of the Opera powered browser offers these brand new features:

ZOOM – The Internet Channel features two types of zoom: manual and automatic. The automatic zoom was first introduced in the trial version and allows users to select a point with the Wii Remote and zoom into that point at an auto-detected level. Manual zoom now gives the user the option to zoom the entire page at self-determined intervals.

SCROLL – To help users understand their scrolling motions, a new scrolling display guide has been added to the Internet Channel that indicates the direction and speed of the scroll. In addition to scrolling by pressing the B Button, users can also use the +Control Pad, enabling four-directional scrolling. This allows users to scroll the screen without having to point the Wii Remote at the TV.

SEARCH – A Search button has been added to the Start Page and to the browser toolbar. Users are given the choice of Yahoo! and Google search engines. The selection can be changed at any time.

MULTIPLE CURSORS – The Internet Channel now displays the cursors of multiple Wii Remotes. Only the first Wii Remote can select an item, while the other Wii Remotes can point out interesting content on the screen.

HIDE THE TOOLBAR – Users are now given the option to display or hide the Toolbar in the settings menu.

RESPONSE TIME – The Internet Channel now sports improved performance and response time upon start-up when loading the Favorites list.