Let's say I downloaded the Internet Channel back when it was still free. If I were to delete it from my Wii to clear up some space, would I have to pay to redownload it later?
Let's say I downloaded the Internet Channel back when it was still free. If I were to delete it from my Wii to clear up some space, would I have to pay to redownload it later?Helen_Mirren
It will be free. Had to redownload all my stuff when my wii f'ed up.
Nope, you would not have to pay for the Internet Channel if you deleted it and then redownloaded it after the June date. Once you download it it's free as long as it's still on the same Wii.
It's fairly cheap, It's 500 points/$5.00 and once you have it, you still have points left over for VC downloads...even so, the channel isn't really worth it. It's entertaining to use for the first couple months but then you eventually go back to regular old compy.
I think you have to pay for it. But I have plenty of space because I'm smart and bought a SD card on sale. :P And i got it for free as well! power to the smart one's! 8) if you bought it then :lol: why get internet on the wii, your internet obviously works fine on your computer.(or you couldn't have posted this) happy two days ago easter!
I think you have to pay for it. But I have plenty of space because I'm smart and bought a SD card on sale. :P And i got it for free as well! power to the smart one's! 8) if you bought it then :lol: why get internet on the wii, your internet obviously works fine on your computer.(or you couldn't have posted this) happy two days ago easter!TheAcejoel99
Maybe he posted from his Wii, after all, he did say that he had gotten it for free. There are people that do post from their Wii, specially now that gamespot has a Wii specific design on their site, for when of course you log in through your Wii. Also, you can't move the Internet channel to a SD card.
It's a novelty, without the codecs needed to play a lot of movies on websites, old version of flash, Java ect, it's just not worth the hassle. Plus typing on the Wiimote is a pain in the ass.
It's a novelty, without the codecs needed to play a lot of movies on websites, old version of flash, Java ect, it's just not worth the hassle. Plus typing on the Wiimote is a pain in the ass.
Use a PC. Forget Wii opera browser.
M3tro1d
Correct. Considering that the Internet Channel takes up about as much space as a large N64 game, all of the above made it a relatively easy decision to get rid of it.
It's pretty fun to play minigames over the Wii though, a lot more fun (I think) than playing on my laptop. Plus the TV isn't hooked up to cable or anything like that so I go to Youtube sometimes and just watch stuff over it. For $5.00, I don't regret getting it at all
I did get it when it was free, and at first I thought it would be something I would use when away from my PC, but after a few hours I realised it was very limited in its usefulness. Not being able to copy and paste links to message board posts, not being able to view flash 9 content such as ALL OF YOUTUBE... not being able to view most trailers or videos on alot of sites.
It reminded me a lot of the days I used to fumble about with Dreamcasts browser planet web, sure the Wii browser is better, easier to use, but it's still a long way off from matching even the crappiest PC out there for ease of use. I would not pay 500 points for it, you could be playing Mario bros 3 for that price...
I did get it when it was free, and at first I thought it would be something I would use when away from my PC, but after a few hours I realised it was very limited in its usefulness. Not being able to copy and paste links to message board posts, not being able to view flash 9 content such as ALL OF YOUTUBE... not being able to view most trailers or videos on alot of sites.
It reminded me a lot of the days I used to fumble about with Dreamcasts browser planet web, sure the Wii browser is better, easier to use, but it's still a long way off from matching even the crappiest PC out there for ease of use. I would not pay 500 points for it, you could be playing Mario bros 3 for that price...
M3tro1d
Oh, I beg to differ, you'd be surprised how 'crappy' some of those old PCs are. True, it's very, very limiting, however, there are some nice practical uses. Sometimes, if I find a funny video on-line, and I want to show it to more than one person at once, then the Wii Browser is called up and everyone can enjoy my great Internet find.
I was able to get the Internet Channel when it was free, so I don't have much negativity towards it. In fact, when the laptop is being occupied, I just use the wireless keyboard with the Wii and I can do most everything I want. Not too shabby.
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