Internet Channel Final - Check your Wii's

[Caris]

So, the final version is ready, im posting this on it now and might i add how much better it is than the trial version.

Discuss.

[christophicus]

does it have the multiple tabs?

[4q2]

Much Improved and a worthy upgrade..

Just did a quick test with You Tube.....Video fired up first time and smoothly, also the zoom feature seems a lot better for full screen videos. Im happy with it for that alone. It does seem to be a faster and better interface as well.

Quality...:grin:

[blender]

+ delete porn cookiews

[Mike]

Much better than the trial version, though could have been better, e.g. tabs. I prefer the old way of scrolling, too.

[eel]

So how much is it costing?
Stupid me just had to buy mystical ninja :angry:

[CooInTheZoo]

its free for a certain ammount of time, im sure. then you have to pay a one off fee to download.

[eel]

The final version is free at the moment?
Are you not getting mixed up with the trail version?
If only i had enough energy left to pop downstairs and check :P

[Ashley]

It is free for now, im posting on it.

[Zyneth]

The menu in the bottom is certainly a nice addition. You don't have to go all the way back to the startup screen to enter e new address. The search function (Google or Yahoo) is also pretty convenient.

The overall usability seems to have improved, but with tabs "Wii browsing" would have really been a viable alternative.

[Librarian]

ahh finally found it.. you have to go into the trial-version "download" again and there is an option called.. UPDATE.. (just for the people who are hung over or/ and stupid like me).. well haven't had that much time to fiddle with it yet..

[fatnickc]

I much prefer the old way of scrolling, but I'm sure I'll grow round like it like the trial version. Weird thing is, yesterday I talked about this for the first time in a month!

[Tellyn]

I'm using it now. This is awesome in so many ways! No typing lag, nice channel intro, nice loading, zoom is quality, the scroll is so Nintendo (its like a bungee jumper!) and lovely interface.

[Mike]

I see it now stars out your passwords when you're typing them. Nice idea, but pretty pointless if anyone spying on you can see the keys you're clicking. Still not fixed the .com thing when you do a full stop with predictive on, either.. Still definitely worth the upgrade, though.

[Serebii]

Odd, the Wii Shop Channel just told me I had to update my Wii

[Fuzpoy]

Odd, the Wii Shop Channel just told me I had to update my Wii

You have to do a system update before you can download it

[Fresh]

From the 1st of July it will cost 500 points to download. Get it free while you can.

[Cube]

Much better. Speedy scrolling, too.

[Tellyn]

Just noticed, backspace is a LOT faster. When deleting large portions of text, if you held down on backspace it used to delete letters once a second.

[triforce_keeper]

yay! posting from it now! way better! loving the arrow thing for scrolling haha!

[flameboy]

damn it, typical that this would happen whilst my Wii is away with Nintendo....

[arnold]

Bugger it, is anyone else at all getting problems connecting? I'm tryingto system update and keep getting the 51340 error, checked it and theres soemthign with a WEP key for the acess point whatever that means >> Keeps telling me to go to my internet settings and change it but there is no internet settings to change anything on the WII ;-;

[Mikey]

How do you browse the net with the Wii? Do you use a KBAM?

[Jasper]

How do you browse the net with the Wii? Do you use a KBAM?

Perhaps you download the internet browser from the shop channel after updating your Wii Software? It's so simple and elgant, I'de almost think you'de be a morron not knowing it. Well, there you have it - the word is out.

[Mikey]

I don't have a Wii yet, so it's not like I could go and try it for myself.

[Jasper]

I don't have a Wii yet, so it's not like I could go and try it for myself.

So why do you want to know? :wink: Nah, i'm just kiddin' ya - I'm not trying to belittle you here, lad. get a Wii and you can download the browser for free. And by the way, it's one awesome browser this time. it works better (I can finally watch shows on youtube this time!) and hiding the bar is easy. And the straight link to entering a webdress is fun and makes thing seasy. Keep up the good work!

[Tellyn]

The browser is free from 12th of April to 1st July 2007. Then it costs a mere 500 Wii Points to keep.

12th April, 2007- Now you can search, surf and shop from the comfort of your living room with the Internet Channel on Wii. Featuring a number of enhancements to improve the user experience as well as a host of added extras, the full version of the Internet Channel, powered by Opera, is available for free download across Europe on 12th April 2007.

Fans of the innovative Wii Channels will already be familiar with the Internet Channel, which delivers their high-speed Internet access via their television sets. Based on feedback from Wii owners, Nintendo has created a new and enhanced version of the browser featuring improvements to the user experience as well as a performance upgrade.

Users of the Trial Version will notice the improved usability of the full version. The browser now features a manual zoom, in addition to the automatic mode available in the previous version, allowing more viewing flexibility. When zooming in and out, texts are kept crisp and readable at all sizes. The new version of the Internet Channel also features improved scrolling functionality, as well as collapsible toolbars and multiple on-screen cursors.

Search functions have become an essential part of our everyday Internet experience, with many of us selecting a search engine as our home page. To reflect the impact of search functions on our browsing experience, the Internet Channel now features an in-built function allowing users to query terms without having to go to a search engine. Wii owners are given the choice of either selecting Yahoo! Search or Google as pre-selected search engines to power their inbuilt search button. The selection can be changed at any time. Users will also have the ability to easily access Nintendo, Yahoo!, Google and My Opera from pre-loaded bookmarks.

The Internet Channel provides an improved surfing experience, but the Wii System Menu also gives parents control over what their children view with Parental Control options. Users are able to set a password, which can be used to restrict access to the Internet Channel if desired. For users looking for even more protection, Nintendo is also including a bookmark in the Wii Browser for the Astaro Wii Content Filtering Portal. This is a parental control system solely provided on Wii by Astaro, a leading provider of internet security appliances, which will be available from 7th May 2007. Here, users can try out and sign-up for Astaro’s world-class content filtering service on their Wii.

Laurent Fischer, European Marketing Director of Nintendo Europe commented:

“We are thrilled to be able to offer Wii owners an improved, simple and safe internet service through the Opera Browser. The new version of the Internet Channel will allow the whole family to experience the internet from the comfort of their couch in a safe and secure environment.”

The final version of the Internet Channel is 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.

[ViPeR]

So much better than the the trial. (From my wii)

[RedShell]

Love it! :smile:

Seriously this thing is pretty much perfect now, all of my issues with the trial version have been sorted (was a bit worried at first that it still wasn't full-screen, but I quickly found the option to change it) it's faster, and seems to be much more reliable. I'm not bothered about the lack of tabs and the scrolling thing, it's a bit too sensitive but at least now you can also use the D-Pad to scroll for a bit more control.

It still doesn't beat browsing on a PC (I was never expecting that anyway) but it's a fantastic alternative for sure. http://www.n-europe.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Daft]

It's sooo much faster...good!

[christophicus]

That is extreamely dissappointing taht it does no thave tabs. THe wii must not have been able to handle it, although I would have thought it could.

[RedShell]

That is extreamely dissappointing taht it does no thave tabs. THe wii must not have been able to handle it, although I would have thought it could.Isn't there some site you can go to though that allows you to use tabs on the Wii browser?
I remember reading something like that a while back on GoNintendo but I didn’t take much notice of it. :hmm:

[Cube]

Isn't there some site you can go to though that allows you to use tabs on the Wii browser?
I remember reading something like that a while back on GoNintendo but I didn’t take much notice of it. :hmm:

They did't work too well when I tried them

The browser is free from 12th of April to 1st July 2007. Then it costs a mere 500 Wii Points to keep.

So, basically, those who download it before June will never have to pay for it. Aces.

[RedShell]

They did't work too well when I tried them.Oh.
I found the article anyway:

http://gonintendo.com/?p=10872

Maybe it'll work better now with the final version. ::shrug:

[Patch]

It's so simple and elgant, I'de almost think you'de be a morron not knowing it. Well, there you have it - the word is out.

I don't have a Wii yet

Haha. The word is out indeed.

Will they let you keep the Trial Version after the Full Version goes live, do you reckon?

[Myke Greywolf]

The browser is free from 12th of April to 1st July 2007. Then it costs a mere 500 Wii Points to keep.

No. From your quote:

Once downloaded, the Internet Channel is free for the lifetime of the system.

[mike-zim]

Bugger it, is anyone else at all getting problems connecting? I'm tryingto system update and keep getting the 51340 error, checked it and theres soemthign with a WEP key for the acess point whatever that means >> Keeps telling me to go to my internet settings and change it but there is no internet settings to change anything on the WII ;-;

you have a secure network, you need to find out the WEP key. once you have it reset your internet connection on the Wii and search for and access point it will find it again and you just put in the Key code.

[Patch]

Once downloaded, the Internet Channel is free for the lifetime of the system.

I think it means that once you've purchased the Full Version, it is then free for the life of the system. It might even mean that they'll produce more updates to the Internet Channel without charging us. Wishful thinking there probably!

[arnold]

Alrighty, I kinda didn't understand a word you said ^^;; I did look on the Wifi site but all it said was the WEP key thing and i've got no idea how to find it or where to enter it on the Wii I couldn't see anyplace for a WEP key in the connection settings when I was there.

[Myke Greywolf]

I think it means that once you've purchased the Full Version, it is then free for the life of the system. It might even mean that they'll produce more updates to the Internet Channel without charging us. Wishful thinking there probably!

It says "once downloaded", not "once purchased". Whoever downloads it now won't have to pay for it later.

[/ nando /]

..since updating my Wii I am now unable to get connected to the server.. whats the deal with that?

EDIT: Why the HELL won't you connect?!

EDIT: Got myself connected :heh: (Downloading Final version now..)

EDIT: This is so much better! The Zoom has improved loads and I like being able to scroll with the D-Pad now aswell as the B-Button (which will probably take a little bit of time to get used to since its changed, but for the better I feel). All I need is a keyboard that plus into the Wii Remote and I'd never have to leave my bed :heh: (I would though..)

[Patch]

Arnold, have a look at these pages:

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/onlineWirelessRouterWEPWPA.jsp

and

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/connectingOnline.jsp?entryId=wiiSecurity

It says "once downloaded", not "once purchased". Whoever downloads it now won't have to pay for it later.

I agree that's what it sounds like, but I honestly can't believe they'll abandon the opportunity to charge up to six million people the privelege of continuing to use the Internet channel, most of whom will pay.

Stranger things have happened though.

[Gaijin von Snikbah]

Well its definetly a improvement. But the scrolling could have been even better I think. Faster and more precise.

[Mayjest]

Well, I like it, and I ain't got no problems. I especially like the fact that it's now full screen, and I love the little animation thingy it loads when you select the channel - very clever.

My only problem with it now is something that was always gonna be a fundamental problem - no real life keyboard to type with. Selecting things with the Wii-mote was always gonna be far too slow for me.

But I loved the excitement of waking up this morning and seeing the little blue light on my Wii flashing away... possibly the best bit for me. :D

[Tellyn]

The final version of the Internet Channel is 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.

Read the full paragraph people. It continues from 'after which it will cost 500 Wii Points'. After the initial free period, 12th of April till 30th of June... Eh? Check your Wiimail and the message sent actually says 1st July.

[Cube]

You can press B and + or - to go forwards/backwards.

[theguyfromspark]

It's free if you download it before 30th of June, and it will be free to use forever on that Wii.
It costs points to download it after 30th June.

Think of it as a thank you to everyone who bought a Wii in the first 6 months.

[arnold]

Arnold, have a look at these pages:

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/onlineWirelessRouterWEPWPA.jsp

and

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/connectingOnline.jsp?entryId=wiiSecurity



I agree that's what it sounds like, but I honestly can't believe they'll abandon the opportunity to charge up to six million people the privelege of continuing to use the Internet channel, most of whom will pay.

Stranger things have happened though.

Thanks for that ^^ Thing is...I ust tried it now and it seems to be working o0 I didn't even do anything..*gets the update* and 400 points still, may get a game =D

[Rummy]

Since I updated my wii this morning, the shop channel hasn't been able to connect to the server for me to d/l it. Is this likely to be a major screwup with my wii that I'll have to get fixed?

[mike-zim]

i was woken with the blue flashing light that says "here is a present for you Mr man" and i say "woot"

[Cube]

A: Click
B & Move pointer: Scroll
D-pad: Scroll/Move Text Cursor
+: Zoom In
-: Zoom Out / Backspace
1: Show/Hide Toolbar
2: Column View
B & D-Pad Up: Stop/Refresh
B & D-Pad Left: Search
B & D-Pad Right: Enter URL
B & D-Pad Down: Bookmarks
B & +: Forward
B & -: Back

[Zell]

Read the full paragraph people. It continues from 'after which it will cost 500 Wii Points'. After the initial free period, 12th of April till 30th of June... Eh? Check your Wiimail and the message sent actually says 1st July.

It will cost 500 points if you haven't downloaded it before the 30th of June.

[AshMat]

Hmm, i'll have to get it sometime. But the xbox has taken over my tv.

[welsh_gamer]

Yai! First impressions are pretty good, and the fact that it is free is just great! My family seem really intrested in it, just because we can view YouTube videos etc on a normal telly instead of crowding around a laptop. So now if they are bored, they can watch somehing off the internet in style!

[Caris]

Does anyone know if the WiiOS update fixed any syncing bugs or was it just the parental options?

[Cube]

You can press (and hold) - to delete text.


I love not having to use the menu bar at all. The remote shortcuts are ace.

[Tellyn]

Does anyone know if the WiiOS update fixed any syncing bugs or was it just the parental options?

As far as I know it's just parental controls for the new Internet Channel.

[MunKy]

I wonder how many porn sites will take advantage of this.

[Gizmo]

The thing with Parental Controls at every update isn't telling you about something new, it's just reminding you - Parental Controls are available.

[flameboy]

Yai! First impressions are pretty good, and the fact that it is free is just great! My family seem really intrested in it, just because we can view YouTube videos etc on a normal telly instead of crowding around a laptop. So now if they are bored, they can watch somehing off the internet in style!
may I recommend www.sofatube.com, streamlined version of youtube and Revver for wii's and PS3...

[Jasper]

The thing with Parental Controls at every update isn't telling you about something new, it's just reminding you - Parental Controls are available.

Actually, it does talk about the update, because Parental Controls are updated for the new Channel everytime. It says that about Parental Controls because they are updated...

[DiemetriX]

I LOVE this update. Soo much better. And Everything is clearer now on the HDTV. It's also much faster.

[Lens of Truth]

Love it!! So much slicker, sharper and faster! And free too!

[ThePigMarcher]

Definately an improvement , I might actually start to use the thing now.

[mariosmentor]

All thats missing is tabs but still a vast improvement.
Watching videos at tv-links though is still a pain in the ass.

[amkrisis]

I'm gonna try Orb this weekend. Might be nice to use since the browser now has an auto-hide bar function

[gekko]

I like the scroll feature much more now, although it took a while to get used to. Overall, I think it's easier to use - I'm so pleased you can hide the toobar now as that drove me crazy before. My only gripe is I'd love the ability to use the BBC Listen Again radio but console browsers don't support this. Good on Virgin Radio for developing a solution that works on the Wii - hopefully other broadcasters will follow suit.

[DCK]

I love how they finally let the D-pad get used for scrolling. Makes it much easier.

[DiemetriX]

Don't know if it's just me. But Youtube videos load waaay faster. You can even stream entire episodes without it having to buffer anything.

[The Lillster]

is the overscan issue fixed with component?

[gaggle64]

Newgrounds works now. That's all I need.

[christophicus]

Whats newgrounds?

[harribo]

Don't know if it's just me. But Youtube videos load waaay faster. You can even stream entire episodes without it having to buffer anything.

I may try that sometime soon as it was really annoying.

[Jasper]

I noticed that now I can actually watch YouTube videos... They didn't load before.

kidsandgrownupsloveitsothehappyworldofharribo, you're ruining my forum experience with your screen-shattering nickname. Just wanted to point that out.

[Waylander]

I'm trying it now. Seems pretty good.

[Platty]

I'm liking the new browser. Infact I liked the old one anyway. However the zoom is a hell of a lot better and it seems a lot faster.

[david.dakota]

Unrelated to the new internet upgrade, so sorry for the bump...
Does anyone know if you were in receipt of the free version of the internet channel, are you charged if you delete it and then redownload it?

[Tellyn]

DAAAAAAAAAVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IID!!!!!! *shakes fist angrily* What was wrong with the other thread, you got my hopes up. :(

[darksnowman]

There are atleast two other threads you could have posted in, Mr Dakota- Wii Channels: All you need to know (http://n-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10023) and even the Opera Browser 2.0 (http://n-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23118) thread.

In response to your question: I haven't deleted and redownloaded the Internet Channel, but I would imagine that if you got it when it was free, you could redownload it for free.