Wii Channel Updates

Wii launched exactly one month ago today, and with that launch a new user interface was born: the Wii Channel Menu. Some “channels” have already been globally successful [the Mii Channel] while others have proved far less captivating [the Photo Channel].

Whatever you think of the first flock of Channels, Nintendo has made it clear that more are on the way. One update arrived via WiiConnect24 soon after the console itself was launched[the Wii Shop Channel].

Three other Channels were unfinished, and therefore not released, at the time of Wii launch: the Forecast Channel, News Channel, and Internet Channel. Below you’ll find a brief progress report on each.

::FORECAST CHANNEL::

Nintendo gave this Channel a tentative release date of December 20, 2006. Much to the delight of Wii owners worldwide, this Channel was formally unveiled today!

Below you’ll find a screenshot of the Wii forecast for Queensland, Australia.

::INTERNET CHANNEL::

There have been quite a few rumours regarding the Opera-based browser for Wii. You will soon be browsing all your favorite sites from the comfort of your couch. How soon? Check the following webcomic to find out.

::NEWS CHANNEL::

This Channel is scheduled for a January 27, 2007 release. If the timing of the Forecast Channel update is any indicator, you might be reading AP news feeds thru your Wii in less than a month.