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Title: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: the_dan_x on June 03, 2012, 07:22:38 PM

Nintendo shows us the unique features of the Wii U web browser.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/30407

Details about the Wii U Internet browser were revealed today during the latest Nintendo Direct event. 

Using the Wii U GamePad, players can input text, browse the web, and share what they are browsing with others who are watching the television. An example of this sharing was shown, with a video being flicked from the GamePad to the television screen for everyone in the room to view.

While the browsing is usually shown simultaneously on both screens, Nintendo is including the option to pull a digital curtain over what is on the television screen, which hides the content temporarily on the big screen. The concept is based upon the idea of making web browsing entertaining. 

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: SonofMrPeanut on June 03, 2012, 07:41:32 PM

I'd like to see a variety of covers for the browser, much like the stationaries on Swapnote.  I could see Zach using it to cover his raunchier pics.  If it's customizable, I could even see him making a sexy girl his browser cover.  That or a T-Rex.

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: Mataata on June 03, 2012, 08:31:21 PM

What's behind the curtain? Ta-daaa! It's rule 34!

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 03, 2012, 09:27:14 PM

Quote from: Mataata on June 03, 2012, 08:31:21 PM

What's behind the curtain? Ta-daaa! It's rule 34!

L  O  L

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: Caterkiller on June 03, 2012, 10:45:57 PM

Yeah that was a good one. hahaha.

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: ShyGuy on June 03, 2012, 10:52:18 PM

I wonder if it is Opera based. Chrome maybe?

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: Adrock on June 03, 2012, 11:03:22 PM

It's probably Opera based like all the other browsers on Nintendo hardware. You never know, if Facebook buys Opera like the rumors say, maybe there will be greater Facebook integration going forward. /speculation hat

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: MegaByte on June 03, 2012, 11:09:02 PM

The 3DS browser is not Opera-based, and there's no reason to think this one is.

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: Adrock on June 03, 2012, 11:47:30 PM

Hmm, I always thought it was. Maybe the browser is made by the same company that made the 3DS one.

Title: Re: Wii U Internet Browser Functionality Detailed
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 04, 2012, 12:03:21 AM

Netscape Navigator for Wii U.