Wii Menu
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The operating system interface for Wii is designed around the concept of television channels, with a Wii Menu used to access them. Separate channels are graphically displayed in a grid, and are navigated using the pointer capability of the Wii Remote.[1] The grid is completely customizable and users can place links to different channels or virtual console games in the menu's 48 slots.[1]
Channels
Disc Channel
This channel allows users to play either Wii game discs or any of the entire library of Nintendo GameCube discs.[2]
Mii Channel
A June 2006 interview between Wired News and Katsuya Eguchi (producer of Animal Crossing and Wii Sports) confirmed that the custom player avatar feature shown at Nintendo's E3 Media Briefing would be included in the hardware. The feature was described as part of a "Profile" system that contains the caricature and other persistent player information. During the european press conference on the 15th September, a Samuel L Jackson Mii was made by (Anyone know which nintedo man made it?) [3] This application was officially unveiled by Nintendo in September 2006. It is incorporated into the Wii Channel's operating system interface as the "Mii Channel".[2]. Users can select from pre-made caricatures or create their own by choosing custom body part shapes, colors, and positioning.[4] For games such as Wii Sports, each player's caricature will be shown as their in-game character appearance.[1]
News Channel
On September 14, Nintendo announced a news channel for Wii, through which users can access headlines and current events information at no cost. [5]
Forecast Channel
A weather channel is included, with which users can check weather reports and forecasts throughout the world at no cost.[6]
Photo Channel
Photos and videos can be stored on an SD card and viewed through the Wii. A built-in editor allows users to add markings and effects to their photos. Mosaics, slideshows, and puzzles can also be created with this feature. The European Wii home page also suggests that certain video formats could be played on this channel. The video formats supported are as yet unknown.[7]
Wii Shop Channel
Where Virtual Console games, the Opera Web Browser and future channels can be bought with Wii Points. [citation needed]
Internet Channel
The Opera internet browser allow users to access the internet through their Wii console. It will be available for free until June 2007 in all regions. [citation needed] Unlike its Nintendo DS counterpart, it includes Flash and AJAX support. The pointing feature of the Wii Remote is used to direct the cursor. Players can also zoom in or out by moving the remote forwards or backwards. [1]
Message Board
A message board is available for users to post messages to family members or friends. They can also trade photos and text messages with cell phone or computer users. The service also announces software updates, such as a new map or weapon for a game.[2] A screenshot also shows a message with Tom Nook as the sender, implying that letters or messages in Animal Crossing Wii will be downloaded to the Wii's Message Board.
Virtual Console Channels
When a Virtual Console game is bought through the Wii Shop Channel it will be placed in the Virtual Console channel, however the user can give the game its own channel if they wish to do so. [citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c "Wii Channel Breakdown".
- ^ a b "Wii Channels".
- ^ Kohler, Chris. "Confirmed: Wii Hardware Stores Player Caricatures, Profiles". Wired. Retrieved 2006-06-03.
- ^ "Mii Channel Demo Movie". 2006-09-14.
- ^ "News Channel Demo Movie". 2006-09-14.
- ^ "Forecast Channel Demo Movie". 2006-09-14.
- ^ "Photo Channel Demo Movie". 2006-09-14.