Each one of these programs is called a Channel. There are Channels that use WiiConnect24 for information distribution, creative Channels that work in conjunction with your games, Channels that make use of the SD Memory Card, and so on. Much as you would choose a TV channel to watch with your TV remote, you can use the Wii Remote to choose from the various Wii Channels. Expect a larger variety of Channels in the future.
The Virtual Console games you have downloaded also appear as a Channel. A list of 12 Channels will be displayed in a 4 by 3 grid when you turn the Wii console ON. You can freely change the order of all the Channels except the Disc Channel, which is always shown in the upper left-hand corner.
Have more fun with your Miis in the Mii Contest Channel! In this new Channel you can post your own Miis or import the Miis of users worlwide into your own Mii Channel. You can also enter your best Miis into Contests based on different themes and challenges, or judge the creations of others. From the main menu, you can choose to visit either the Posting Plaza or the Contests menu.
Miis that have been posted by users around the world gather in the Posting Plaza. You can post your own Miis or, if you see a Mii you like, import it into your own Mii Channel. From Today’s Top Miis to the Top 50 most popular Miis of all time, you're sure to see some Miis that you just want to take 'home'!
If you enjoy making Miis and like a good challenge, why not see if you can win a Contest? You can enter a Contest by submitting a Mii created in your Mii Channel, or judge the Contest entries of others - and, of course, view the Contest results!
An Internet connection is required to use this Channel, which can be downloaded free of charge from the Wii Software section of the Wii Shop Channel.
This channel gives you a quick, easy and fun way to cast your answers to a multitude of different questions. The ‘Everybody Votes Channel’ allows you to compare and contrast your opinions with those of friends, family and people from across the globe. With a regularly updated supply of new questions to ponder, this is a great way to discover not only differences between you and your family, but also between your country and others!
By using the SD Card Slot on the front of Wii, you can view the pictures and movies* you have taken with your digital camera or mobile phone on your TV screen. With the easy-to-use software, you can easily select, enlarge, and reduce the size of your photos. In addition, there is a full array of other ways to enjoy your photos, such as scribbling messages on them and turning them into puzzles.
The Photo Channel can also be used to communicate with family members or to exchange photos with friends and family via WiiConnect24.
Note: Requires separate purchase of an SD Card.
* Playable movie formats are limited.
Your own face, or that of a family member or friend… The Mii Channel allows you to easily make your own original Mii characters by combining different facial characteristics. You can even make your Mii characters appear in certain games, or store them on your Wii Remote and take them with you!
“Check the weather forecast on Wii before heading out.”
Wii allows you to set the country and region of your residence. Based on that information, WiiConnect24 delivers to you the current weather, tomorrow’s weather, and the weekly forecast for your region. You can also view the weather for a wider area by simply zooming out. Checking the weather anywhere in the world is as easy as spinning a globe!
WiiConnect24 automatically updates itself with all types of news, both domestically and from overseas. By simply turning on your Wii you can always check the latest news on your TV, as if you were skimming though the newspaper in the morning. With functions that allow you to change the letter size on-screen, and also show the origin of each news story on the globe, this is an information distribution service that combines simplicity of control with an attractive visual display.
Quickly look up something that caught your attention on a TV programme. Or have the whole family get together in front of the TV to plan your next getaway or shopping excursion. The fast-booting internet browser will create a new relationship between the family, the TV, and the Internet. This Channel uses the full internet browser from Opera Software, which also supports Adobe Flash.
The Wii Shop Channel is your access point for purchasing and downloading Virtual Console games and newly added Channels. In addition to payment by credit card, it is also possible to use Wii Points Cards to make purchases. Wii Points Cards will be available at retail stores wherever Wii is sold.
You can also use the Gift function to give a Virtual Console game or Wii Software to your Wii Friends whose Wii console is set to the same country as your Wii console. Find out more in our Q&A.
After users download Virtual Console games from the Wii Shop Channel, each game will appear in the Wii Channel Menu as its own Virtual Console Channel. To play the game, users simply select the game's channel.
This channel allows users to play either Wii game discs or any of the entire library of Nintendo GameCube discs.
Forget hand-scrawled notes stuck to the fridge door. Users can leave messages for other family members on a calendar-based message board. They also can use WiiConnect24 to send messages to people outside the home as well. The service also allows for incoming messages targeted at software, such as a new map or weapon for a game. Games can constantly be updated, thereby extending their playability.
