Comments on: Wii Got Web! http://gigaom.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:44:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: steve http://gigaom.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65784 steve Sun, 03 Dec 2006 21:40:09 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65784 <p>yes it does have usb ports… look at pics of the wii, there on the back.</p> yes it does have usb ports… look at pics of the wii, there on the back.

]]> By: Ricky http://gigaom.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65783 Ricky Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:24:37 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65783 <p>Honestly, doesn't the wii have USB ports where you can plug in a keyboard?</p> Honestly, doesn’t the wii have USB ports where you can plug in a keyboard?

]]> By: Hiedi Anderson http://gigaom.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65782 Hiedi Anderson Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:35:15 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65782 <p>I agree with Aaron, Nintendo will make these optional services unique - they have already announced a few new social services which can be found at the link below:</p> <p>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/27/new-wii-features-message-board-and-play-history/</p> I agree with Aaron, Nintendo will make these optional services unique – they have already announced a few new social services which can be found at the link below:

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/27/new-wii-features-message-board-and-play-history/

]]> By: Jesse Kopelman http://gigaom.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65781 Jesse Kopelman Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:02:19 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65781 <p>InterNetMan, surely Nintendo and/or 3rd parties will sell a wireless keyboard add-on.</p> InterNetMan, surely Nintendo and/or 3rd parties will sell a wireless keyboard add-on.

]]> By: Aaron Johnson http://gigaom.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65780 Aaron Johnson Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:01:15 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65780 <p>If you have seen the application downloading process that Wii has displayed they have unlimited of options with the update service. Using online services as software for their viewers supplies them with a lot of options and configuration probabilities . For example, it could be a gateway for creating unique widgets pertaining to a regular service which gets communities that people get "everyday usage" out of.</p> <p>Just as they offered the Wii Browser for a small fee (then changed minds to free until June) they can add services and create an easy display interface for what the Wii remotes configuration which is what the system is all about. Like the Globe usage (Google earth rundown IMO) can really push efforts with the updating system where you may be able to order some grub from the set easily or even add a friend locater\caller with other services - they are numerous possibilities. It is the internet we are talking about here, not just the browser.</p> <p>There will be ways to get around not using a keyboard which they have displayed, and like the PSP you'll only be entering once anyway (history and bookmarks people!!). Also something to note is that it is an updatable system, so who's to say Nintendo wants to stop there and not go with the video mail, online voice chat, to spice things up and avoid KB and mouse overall. Or even a writing recognition with the Wii - it would be fun to see and think of these possibilities that could earn Nintendo a nice spot. A part they are not taking on too serious which is media can be done now with the Wii playing as the gateway – I won’t go too far until it is seen but I am sure they can pave a way for online media here for the users and create it’s own MySpace – that is where the innovation lies for Nintendo and the newer gaming communities (next-gen, not really PS3 and 360). Any unit with an updating system offers a lot of productivity but not innovation - so we will see what Nintendo do to get in the race of not only gaming but community bondage and media…</p> <p>CyKiller</p> If you have seen the application downloading process that Wii has displayed they have unlimited of options with the update service. Using online services as software for their viewers supplies them with a lot of options and configuration probabilities . For example, it could be a gateway for creating unique widgets pertaining to a regular service which gets communities that people get “everyday usage” out of.

Just as they offered the Wii Browser for a small fee (then changed minds to free until June) they can add services and create an easy display interface for what the Wii remotes configuration which is what the system is all about. Like the Globe usage (Google earth rundown IMO) can really push efforts with the updating system where you may be able to order some grub from the set easily or even add a friend locater\caller with other services – they are numerous possibilities. It is the internet we are talking about here, not just the browser.

There will be ways to get around not using a keyboard which they have displayed, and like the PSP you’ll only be entering once anyway (history and bookmarks people!!). Also something to note is that it is an updatable system, so who’s to say Nintendo wants to stop there and not go with the video mail, online voice chat, to spice things up and avoid KB and mouse overall. Or even a writing recognition with the Wii – it would be fun to see and think of these possibilities that could earn Nintendo a nice spot. A part they are not taking on too serious which is media can be done now with the Wii playing as the gateway – I won’t go too far until it is seen but I am sure they can pave a way for online media here for the users and create it’s own MySpace – that is where the innovation lies for Nintendo and the newer gaming communities (next-gen, not really PS3 and 360). Any unit with an updating system offers a lot of productivity but not innovation – so we will see what Nintendo do to get in the race of not only gaming but community bondage and media…

CyKiller

]]> By: InterNetMan http://gigaom.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65779 InterNetMan Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:09:17 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65779 <p>I see one HUGE fundamental issue with this. I have the same issue with using my PSP's web browser, and that is that it’s a limited experience at best. No matter how slick the interface or how novel the idea of access the 'net from a device without a keyboard is, all you can do is point and click! How many of you reading this can honestly say you can surf without using a keyboard? Bringing up an on-screen alphabet and individually choosing letters to write out a URL is EXTREMELY tedious and gets old fast. Other than quickly checking an email (but NOT responding), or checking out some bookmarked sites this type of interface is useless in my opinion. The web is a two way system, you TELL it what you are looking for and they it returns your results. Perhaps Nintendo is planning on building some sort of a portal into the browser, but then who even uses portals these days?? As far as I am concerned, web access without a real keyboard will never be more than a novelty.</p> I see one HUGE fundamental issue with this. I have the same issue with using my PSP’s web browser, and that is that it’s a limited experience at best. No matter how slick the interface or how novel the idea of access the ‘net from a device without a keyboard is, all you can do is point and click! How many of you reading this can honestly say you can surf without using a keyboard? Bringing up an on-screen alphabet and individually choosing letters to write out a URL is EXTREMELY tedious and gets old fast. Other than quickly checking an email (but NOT responding), or checking out some bookmarked sites this type of interface is useless in my opinion. The web is a two way system, you TELL it what you are looking for and they it returns your results. Perhaps Nintendo is planning on building some sort of a portal into the browser, but then who even uses portals these days?? As far as I am concerned, web access without a real keyboard will never be more than a novelty.

]]> By: Alex http://gigaom.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65778 Alex Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:24:58 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/09/27/wii-got-web/#comment-65778 <p>I'm pretty sure that Nintendo WII will dominate the nextgen Console Market.</p> <p>Just think about MySpace on your TV…</p> I’m pretty sure that Nintendo WII will dominate the nextgen Console Market.

Just think about MySpace on your TV…

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