
Along with the launch announcement, Nintendo also revealed details of “Channels” on the Wii. These channels will feature various content and let users carry out tasks, including viewing photos and seeing weather forecasts. Summarized information below; for the full deal, click on read more:
- Disc Channel - lets users play Wii and Gamecube games.
- Mii Channel - stores players’ caricatured portraits; these can be taken to a friend’s place to be played on another console.
- Photo Channel - view photos stored on a SD card; create slideshows and also edit pictures.
- Forecast Channel - view weather information.
- News Channel - for news, duh!
- Wii Shop Channel - buy and download Virtual Console titles; the Opera browser can also be purchased here.
- Internet Channel - surf the Internet.
- Wii Message Board - send and receive messages to other Wii users; messages can also be sent to cell phone users.
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