Forecast Channel Available, Browser Demo on 12/22

By Shawn White / Tuesday, 19 December 2006

Nintendo recently issued a press release stating that Wii's Forecast Channel is now available and that a free trial version of Wii's Opera Web browser is planned for release this Friday, December 22. "Our software brings the power and reach of the Internet to the hottest video game system available," said Scott Hedrick, executive vice president, Devices at Opera Software. "Wii's unique interface adds a new dimension to our browser, making it a useful tool that the whole family will enjoy operating with ease." The final version of the browser is expected to release by the end of March 2007, and will be free to download until June 2007. After such time Wii owners may download the browser through the Wii Shop Channel for 500 Wii Points. Wii's Forecast Channel, which went live this morning, allows Wii owners to check the weather in their local areas or anywhere else around the globe. The remaining News Channel currently carries a January 27, 2007 release date. Stay tuned to The Wiire for the latest Wii channel updates.