Wii browsing made easier with new optimised cubed3 site

Mike Bantick
Thursday, 08 February 2007 09:02

Opinion and Analysis

The Internet Channel using Opera browser on the Nintendo Wii is a nice innovation.  At times however it can be unwieldy, so we are thankful for websites that are optimised for viewing on the Wii/TV combo.  Here is one that provides all for Nintendo Fan-folk.

Cubed3 have been delivering Nintendo web goodness for around five years now, they have accumulated a nice following, attracted to the enthusiastic but not over the top style of information.

Now comes a service for all the newcomers and veterans alike, that surf the WWW via the Opera powered Internet channel on the Wii.  Simply titled "C3 Wii" it provides all the regular cubed3 Nintendo information and forum service optimised for living room viewing.

Even on my 42" HD Plasma, viewing regular websites via the Wii is a matter of aiming, scrolling and zooming. On unfamiliar sites, it can become a little bothersome to hone your technique.

C3 Wii promises a mini-site with large text, quick loading pages with straightforward style sheets.  The entire core 'desktop website' subject matter is available.

"Opera for Wii brought Nintendo gamers to the online world from the comfort of their living room; C3 Wii aims to bring Nintendo updates to the platform in simple, all-access way. The site tries to break down the difficulties posed by reading content designed for a computer screen on a TV screen," said founder and developer Jorge Ba-oh. "With C3 Wii, there's no need to zoom or wait for unnecessary banners and images. With a single click, readers gain access to our core features from their sofa."

I found the website to indeed deliver on the promise of Wii browsing ease - you can check it out for yourself at http://www.cubed3.com/wii/