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==Wii Shop Channel== | ==Wii Shop Channel== | ||
Here you can spend Wii points (bought with real money) on Virtual Console games or on Wii ware. After downloading the games, the games appear as new channels on the Channel screen. This is also where the Everybody Votes and Internet Channels are downloaded. | Here you can spend Wii points (bought with real money) on Virtual Console games or on Wii ware. After downloading the games, the games appear as new channels on the Channel screen. This is also where the Everybody Votes and Internet Channels are downloaded. Your Wii must be able to get online in order to use this channel. | ||
==Forecast Channel== | ==Forecast Channel== | ||
The Forecast Channel, which was made available on December 19, 2006 to US and Europe, allows users to check the current weather conditions around the world. Local areas are provide a 5-Day forecast while international forecasts are limited to only one or two days due to service limitations. The service provides access to temperature, current and project weather, and the current UV Index. | The Forecast Channel, which was made available on December 19, 2006 to US and Europe, allows users to check the current weather conditions around the world. Local areas are provide a 5-Day forecast while international forecasts are limited to only one or two days due to service limitations. The service provides access to temperature, current and project weather, and the current UV Index. Your Wii must be able to get online in order to use this channel. Your Wii must also have the Wiiconnect24 turned on in order to update weather info. | ||
==News Channel== | ==News Channel== | ||
The News Channel allows the user to browse news articles by category. Articles with a blue circle next to their name give the user a map of the globe pinpointing where the article takes place. It is possible to view the globe and browse by area via these articles. | The News Channel allows the user to browse news articles by category. Articles with a blue circle next to their name give the user a map of the globe pinpointing where the article takes place. It is possible to view the globe and browse by area via these articles. Your Wii must be able to get online in order to use this channel. Your Wii must also have the Wiiconnect 24 turned on to recive the latest news content. | ||
==Internet Channel== | ==Internet Channel== | ||
To get the Internet Channel, it must be bought from the Wii Shop Channel for 500 Wii Points. This channel will allow the Wii user to access the internet from their Wii and be able to see it on the television. The browser is powered by Opera and can view flash sites (version 7 only). | |||
Also, the browser cannot play Mp3s or movies(unless it is in flash). The A button acts as a left click, B to scroll. | Also, the browser cannot play Mp3s or movies(unless it is in flash). The A button acts as a left click, B to scroll. | ||
==Everybody Votes Channel== | ==Everybody Votes Channel== | ||
