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Nintendo has announced that a free beta version of the Opera Web browser for the Wii will be available on December 22. Wii owners who have activated the Wii Shop Channel can download the free version and begin surfing the web.
In addition, the Forecast Channel goes live tomorrow. This will provide users with the opportunity to receive current and future weather information. The information is accessed using a text list of cities or by using the Wiimote to zoom in on a 3D interactive globe.
“The newest Wii Menu channel provides yet another feature to draw non-gamers in,” stated Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of
“Our software brings the power and reach of the Internet to the hottest video game system available,” enthused Scott Hedrick, Executive Vice President of 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 Opera browser will be available at the end of March 2007. The browser will be free for download until the end of June 2007. After June, users will be able to download the browser for 500 Wii points.