sooo

anyone with homebrew its going to be reported to the world, thats a good idea "name X play history HOMEBREW CHANNEL" lol

OK, that settles it for me

I'm not installing it. Spyware? On my Wii? No thanks.

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....Waiting for isoretard to defend everything Nintendo does.

Lol...

This thing really is the Nintendo soviet channel. Not only does it spurt out propaganda, but it spies on you aswell. This ISN'T a good thing for pirates using WiiWare and vc games

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BEWARE, they are watching you! -_- Seriously, nothing to be afraid of.The only thing they are gonna make is to collect user information, for example which games you bought, so that they can advertise you games you like.

This is far from Spyware...

I don't understand what everybody is crying about. It just lets Nintendo know what games people like to play. If anything, all you "Wii game" haters should be happy. Now Nintendo will see all the hours spent playing, No More Heroes, Zack and Wiki, Metroid Prime 3, etc, and think, "Hey we should make more games like this...". Cause if you think about it, all the idiots who only play Carnival games and Wii Sports probably won't even know how to hook up the Nintendo channel, so their data won't even be noticed. And anyways, you can always turn it off.

no it isn't

Your argument bring a serious point here. Nintendo is still trying to crush 3rd party support by seeing what people plays and doing exactly those games so people will buy their 1st party titles wich would be ripoffs of 3rd party games. Sorry, but no thanks for me. I too believe in the propaganda/spy thing as Nintendo simply isn't transparent anymore. Adding notice ion their site about using 3rd party peripherals + We can disable your Wii. Anyone having Freeloader or anything else suspicious could now legally get their wii bricked by Nintendo. They are not telling anything to anyone. The best answer we can always get from Nintendo is : I'ts a suprise (that does not come in time) or We Will See! I'm not complaining about the channel btw, but by the principle of telling ppl that it's for their own good, where it is to better monitor us.

WTF!?!?!?!?!

1. This is only stat information. 2. IT DOES NOT transmit what is installed on your machine. 3. When you play homebrew it does not add to your play history. 4. This is NOT spyware because you INSTALLED IT and AGREED to it. So Freeplay, once again we find you talking nothing but BS and showing yourself being as ignorant as usual. 5. You can TURN IT OFF. 6. The collection of this information can only make the Wii better.

@Goglu

You bring up some interesting points, but I seriously doubt that Nintendo will use this monitoring to ripoff 3rd party games, if anything this could be the proof to 3rd parties that games outside the "Wii Stereotype library" can be sucessful if this information is shared. As for the 3rd party peripherals, what console actualy encourages them? With freeloaders, Mods, etc, you are always taking a chance that it could be blocked. I mean even with the PSP there is always the potiential possibility that a firmware update could brick a system if you have something "unofficial" on it. The "It's a surprise" comment is not really anything singled out by Nintendo, but by all console manufacturers. I mean people did get banned for like on XBOX live for doing things Microsoft didn't like to their console. Also, when have they stated that its for "our" own good to monitor us? Like I previously stated, you have a choice to be monitored, or not.

There you have it!

The official Nintendo corporate response from isoretard. If Nintendo stole his credit card info, Miamoto himself used it to buy other companies' inventions to use on the Wii, and in turn sold the info to multiple web sites, he would still support everything they do. If that's not being a total brainwashed moron, what is? From the Nintendo site: "In order to provide our customers with game recommendations and improved future services, we are asking our customers to share certain non-personal information with us about their game play and Wii console use. Please note that if you choose to share your non-personal information with Nintendo, all of the information you submit through the Nintendo Channel will be non-identifiable and anonymous unless you have linked your Wii account to your My Nintendo account." Perfect example of a new "feature" that only helps Nintendo. Who needs Nintendo to recommend games to them? How could this possibly improve the Wii? This is clearly designed to improve MARKETING. From the moment it launched, the Wii has not seen a single hardware upgrade. Nintendo even lied about adding a simple DVD player new Wii versions. The firmware upgrades have yet to add a single feature that's more useful to the consumer than Nintendo. Nintendo will not use this data to improve the Wii. If they really wanted to improve it, they would do it through surveys, not SPYWARE. So what if they notify you about spyware? They're still transmitting usage information and the user depends on Nintendo's honesty (try not to laugh) to keep them from sending private data.

Yet another stupid comment from MCS

Stop picking on people, mate. ISOHaven is absolutely right. Keep in mind he is a Nintendo fan, and a Wii owner, so he's going to know more than you. I certainly don't need game recommendations, but casual gamers might do. What's wrong with Nintendo advertising products to people who agree to let them do so? So please, before you post idiotic, childish crap like: "....Waiting for isoretard to defend everything Nintendo does." ISOHaven, like me, defends Nintendo when morons like you slag them off with no good reason.

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"From the moment it launched, the Wii has not seen a single hardware upgrade." Why is this a bad thing? If anything the upgrades done to other consoles with multiple SKUs has actually created more confusion with customers. I can't speak for everybody, but I myself am actually happy that there is only one Wii. Then you don't have to worry about re-buying consoles over.

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After the quote I should have had the word "don't" or something like it. Whatever. It's obvious what I meant.

WTF!?!?!?!?!

"The official Nintendo corporate response from isoretard." "If Nintendo stole his credit card info" "If that's not being a total brainwashed moron, what is?" So, just your usual childish crap today? "From the Nintendo site:" What about it? Everything you just quoted supports me 100%. They "ASK" that you share and it's all anon. "From the moment it launched, the Wii has not seen a single hardware upgrade." The console itself, no. And? WTF is your point? With the exception of current remakes, the 360 is the only console to ever receive UPGRADES and that requires you to BUY IT ALL OVER AGAIN. As usual, you have no point or your point is based on complete ignorance. "Nintendo even lied about adding a simple DVD player new Wii versions." Even though this is 100% off topic....no, they did not. "The firmware upgrades have yet to add a single feature that's more useful to the consumer than Nintendo." You act as if this is a requirement. Just more BS from Mr. Nonsense. Either way the Wii does not need firmware updates to add features. MANY new features have been added to the Wii since it's release without firmware updates. So as usual, your meaningless BS has no point. "Nintendo will not use this data to improve the Wii." As usual, you have no proof of your claims... "If they really wanted to improve it, they would do it through surveys, not SPYWARE." As was already explained to you and your buttbuddy freeplay....this is not spyware. Your attempt at spreading lies and rumors has failed once again. "They're still transmitting usage information and the user depends on Nintendo's honesty (try not to laugh) to keep them from sending private data." Don't trust it? TURN IT OFF. Even a moron with your preschool level education should be able to understand that. How many times do you need to be told the same thing? How many times does your mommy have to tell you to wipe your butt well enough to keep from ruining her washing machine?

WTF!?!?!?!?!

Bingo! With every lie he spreads, there WILL be clarification! I just had to: http://wii.qj.net/No-PKE-meter-DS-support-for-the-Wii-version-of-Ghostbusters/pg/49/aid/119227 That's a pretty good example of his lack of knowledge. He simply has no concept of CHOICE. People have CHOICE in consoles and CHOICE of features. He'll forever be on this "kick" that Nintendo forces people to buy their console.... it's idiotic at best.

ISOHaven

I just read those comments via the link you provided. That guy just loves getting owned. I'm not particularly fussed about Nintendo's marketing strategies. In fact, if it gets more people playing 'hardcore' games, then we'll likely see more QUALITY third party support and generally more awesome games. I hope.

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The argument that Nintendo will use this to crush 3rd party developers doesn't hold water. Consoles live and die by their 3rd party support. Game play would get very stale if all we had were Nintendo developed titles. As for peripherals, Nintendo consoles have always had plenty of licensed peripherals and I doubt that will be any different with Wii. If you're doing something unlicensed to your Wii, chances are you know what you are doing voids your warranty and don't care about the consequences. One of those being that official updates may break your system or your console may be banned from using official services. Xbox and PSP are no different. I don't have a PS3, but I'd be willing to bet the same rules apply with its services.

I'll bite...

Here's a list of new features that have been added to the Wii since it initially launched. Weather Channel, News Channel, Internet Channel, Everybody Votes, Check Mii Out, and now the Nintendo Channel. All of these, with the exception of the Internet Channel, have been made available free of charge. That's a lot more free stuff than I've seen either Microsoft or Sony offer. So what if Nintendo hasn't changed the Wii hardware? What hardware upgrades would it need? The internal storage appears to be adequate and if you're out of space you can always delete VC titles you're not playing and redownload them later. The way I see it, Nintendo is doing a smart thing by not trying to pander to elitist gamers. Seriously, how many versions of the same console do we really need? More to the point, how many can the market bare. A perfect example is how Sony keep juggling what level of console they offer. Ok, rant over, I gotta get back to work.

& Brian

The big picture I believe is Nintendo plans to change all these casual gamers into hardcore gamers so we will have the largest fanbase (If we don't have already) in the world! Victory is ours!

WTF!?!?!?!?!

Well put Xastabus! Don't forget they added the CLOCK! :) Nintendo has done a VERY wise thing by jam packing the Wii with the same features as the other guys at the lowest possible price point. That was the mission and so far they succedded. Sure, some of the features aren't as "largely developed" as the other guys but look at the COST! Sure it's a pain to have to delete content just to download it again later (IF you ever do) but look at the COST!!! Obviously, it's working!

Mister common retard

No you guys dont get it Mister sense is just some prick loser who has been right a few times ELSE where in life and thinks he knows everything. When someone COMPLETLY proves him wrong he just ignores them and moves on to something else. Hes nothing but a ignorant fanboy thats why he constantly mentions the word XBOX alot yeah the XBOX is better than the wii in some ways and vica versa GET OVER IT!!! If you actually LOOK at both sides of an argument respectivly and provide an opinion based on FACTS then we might ACTUALLY respect you a little..... just watch he probably wont even comment back now XD

Ah

If only if they get someway where I can ask Nintendo if they could expand Nintendo Wi-Fi to that of, where we can choose for open-ended communication, an alternative to the friend code system (names and such), and more online gameplay control, if say, we have our parental controls disabled. So it would be that people with parental controls off can enjoy a less restricted online experience to that of what we have now. That would be the thing that I would like to suggest to Nintendo. And...I see that Mister Common Sense is still an ignorant idiot.

WTF!?!?!?!?!

I wish they would upgrade it a little to be more compatible with other wi-fi units. At home I have to have a second Wi-fi unit just to connect the Wii. Aside from that I have never been able to connect my NDS. Every single wi-fi or router I've come across have been un-compatible. Of course most of them are WPA which kills it right there.

WTF!?!?!?!?!

I've been noticing for the past couple days that every time I post this link: http://wii.qj.net/No-PKE-meter-DS-support-for-the-Wii-version-of-Ghostbusters/pg/49/aid/119227 He disappears. I think I discovered the ultimate Anti Mr. Nonsense weapon!!! Go figure the weapon is his own BS! HAHAHA!!!!

Mr. Common Sense

Hello, I implore you to seek immediate psychiatric help. It is obvious that you suffer from extreme paranoia and delusions of grandure. I worry that eventually you will realise that you, your beliefs, and the world as you view it is all fantasy- your whole life is and ha been a lie. I fear that when then day happens, revisiting a comment entitled,"mister common douche," or "mister common retard" could sent you in to a destructive fit of which you or the ones you love could suffer from. I hope you can clearly understand this message before it is too late.

WOW, Dumbasses!

"Here's a list of new features that have been added to the Wii since it initially launched. Weather Channel, News Channel, Internet Channel, Everybody Votes, Check Mii Out, and now the Nintendo Channel. All of these, with the exception of the Internet Channel, have been made available free of charge. That's a lot more free stuff than I've seen either Microsoft or Sony offer." Sony and Microsoft don't label basic features as "channels." Weather channel is as innacurate as you can get. News channel? Nobody can get that on the internet? Everybody votes, another dumbass distraction. Check Mii out is worthless, gay, and not a feature. Nintendo channel so Nintendo can tell you what to buy. Wow what a great feature list! So much more BS "features" than the competition.

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Uh, I disappear when I have things to do. Unlike you, this is only a hobby, not my JOB WORKING FOR NINTENDO. You have plenty of free time with your failed marriage to post on here every day. Isoretard should be proud of himself.

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Hello, dumbasskon I understand your concern, however it is you that has a superiority complex. You fail to realize your Wii sucks and it's not worth defending. Studies have proven it actually lowers your IQ to the level of isoretard. I'm afraid it may be too late for you, but I hope to warn potential Wii tards about the devestating mental damage playing brain-dead minigames has. It is already too late to save you from permanent Wii-tardation, but I hope to save others from being slaves to dumbass casual games and overpriced systems that are ruining the industry. Good luck with your life, many psychiatric facilitiies are ready to treat your disease. The first step however is admitting you need help....

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I don't even play my DS online because of the crappy security compaitibility. One of many ways Nintendo fails. Why reduce the security of my whole network just to get the DS to work? The PS3 and PSP have great compatibility with all routers. But yes of course to avoid being flamed by Wii-tards, I have to praise Nintendo somehow. Go Wii! Even though it sucks at everything but casual games.

more crap from isoretard

"Nintendo has done a VERY wise thing by jam packing the Wii with the same features as the other guys at the lowest possible price point. That was the mission and so far they succedded." What features does the Wii have that the competition also has? Inferior low-res internet browser Photo viewer Basic music player Am I forgetting something, because it seems the Wii can't do SH1T compared to the competition! "lowest possible price point?" HA HA HA!!! It's well known Nintendo's fortunes can be traced directly to the ripoff pricing of the Wii, with over $100 profit going to Nintendo from each overpriced Wii sold! The mission was making as much money as possible on each Wii owner, and they have gotten lucky and succeeded!

WTF!?!?!?!?!

Why, hello douche bag! What's the matter little baby boy.... does the TRUTH make you upset? Do FACTS upset your little tummy? Go cry to your mommy you pathetic baby. FACTS ARE FACTS and YOU are WRONG most of the TIME. Everyone knows it and so do you, which is why you post worthless (off topic) comments all the time.

WTF!?!?!?!?!

Well, according to you, you're rich! Money isn't an issue. So, all you need is a second Wi-Fi unit. ~$30. You don't have to lower the security of your entire network but I wouldn't expect someone like you to understand that. After all, you have no clue as to what you are doing and your experience can be summed up to close to none. Which is FACT based on the long list of post link I have for you.

WTF!?!?!?!?!

"Hello, dumbasskon" Is that the best you can do? That's pretty sad... "Studies have proven it actually lowers your IQ to the level of isoretard." This is hilarious!!!! He has ONCE AGAIN copied something I specifically said to him about GTA. WHAT A LOSER!!!!

WTF!?!?!?!?!

"Sony and Microsoft don't label basic features as "channels." And? What the hell is your point? Is that all you have "attempt" to negate the issue? You fail. "Weather channel is as innacurate as you can get." It matches other forms of weather just fine. At least in my area so your blanket statement is WRONG as usual. "News channel? Nobody can get that on the internet?" Your ignorance assumes someone has a computer available to them all the time. I know, once again your ignorance makes you look like a fool! "Everybody votes, another dumbass distraction." Maybe to you, but not everyone else. So it's still 100% valid. "Check Mii out is worthless, gay, and not a feature." Yes it is. Plenty of people like it. Here we have you once again titling something that YOU do not like as GAY. That's about as childish as you can get. "Nintendo channel so Nintendo can tell you what to buy." No, it's not. But I guess ignorance is bliss for you! "What features does the Wii have that the competition also has?" Are you serious? Wow, your ignorance has no end. Ok, here's ONE, online play! Now before you rant like a douche bag again, read the part about cost versus "developed". If you can understand it...it's pretty over your head though... I can keep going if you like? Since you are too ignorant to know any better. "Am I forgetting something, because it seems the Wii can't do SH1T compared to the competition!" That's because you're a fool. "The mission was making as much money as possible on each Wii owner, and they have gotten lucky and succeeded!" Lucky? Is that your expert opinion? HAHAHA!!!!!

Mister Common Sense...

Just piss off.

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"Sony and Microsoft don't label basic features as "channels." "And? What the hell is your point? Is that all you have "attempt" to negate the issue? You fail." Basic features are a BIG deal with Nintendo. That's why they have a name like "channel" that even wii-tards can understand. "Weather channel is as innacurate as you can get." "It matches other forms of weather just fine. At least in my area so your blanket statement is WRONG as usual." http://blogs.ign.com/Matt-IGN/2007/01/01/41843/ Just proved you wrong. Although admitting it would be the ultimate insult to you. "News channel? Nobody can get that on the internet?" "Your ignorance assumes someone has a computer available to them all the time. I know, once again your ignorance makes you look like a fool!" Really? There's people with high-speed internet that DO NOT have a computer? I know I can believe that because it's coming from isoretard. "Check Mii out is worthless, gay, and not a feature." "Yes it is. Plenty of people like it. Here we have you once again titling something that YOU do not like as GAY. That's about as childish as you can get." Really? People enjoy looking at 3rd grade quality Mii images other people made? I guess that can only happen with the boredom that comes with Wii ownership and resulting lack of quality games. "Nintendo channel so Nintendo can tell you what to buy." "No, it's not. But I guess ignorance is bliss for you!" Spyware (ooh with permission,) game trailers, and downloadable DS demos. Yes, they're telling you what to buy and they have total control over the content. The spyware lets them know if their marketing is working. "What features does the Wii have that the competition also has?" Are you serious? Wow, your ignorance has no end. Ok, here's ONE, online play! Now before you rant like a douche bag again, read the part about cost versus "developed". If you can understand it...it's pretty over your head though... I can keep going if you like? Since you are too ignorant to know any better. You mean the late, inferior online that Nintendo finally adopted? If it's inferior, it's inferior. NOT AS GOOD. A near total lack of communication with other players, totally unnecessary friend codes, and the fewest available online enabled games is nothing to boast about. B1tching about cost again? If you're "lucky" the Wii is only $30 cheaper than the vastly superior 360. "Am I forgetting something, because it seems the Wii can't do SH1T compared to the competition!" That's because you're a fool. I guess I didn't forget anything since you had nothing to add but the usual insults. Man I'm a fool for being right! "The mission was making as much money as possible on each Wii owner, and they have gotten lucky and succeeded!" Lucky? Is that your expert opinion? HAHAHA!!!!! Even Nintendo admitted they got lucky with the Wii. No I don't feel like finding the article. You didn't even disagree with the first part! You know it's true. Once again, you FAIL hard!

Mister Common [insert profanity]

Why don't you just buy a USB Wi-Fi adaptor? Besides, it's a bit unusual for someone that hates Nintendo to own a DS in the first place. Also, I don't appreciate being called a 'Wii-tard' (a retarded Wii owner?) by someone that can't even differentiate between fact and fiction.

LOL

Oh noes! I went to far with that one. Now I angered isoretard, even more than he normally is with his life.

WTF!?!?!?!?!

I asked you some questions, how about you grow some balls and answer them?

WTF!?!?!?!?!

"Basic features are a BIG deal with Nintendo. That's why they have a name like "channel" that even wii-tards can understand." You still have no point here. Nothing you've said has negated these features. So all you have is BS drivel in which to debate with? Wow.... "Weather channel is as innacurate as you can get." "It matches other forms of weather just fine. At least in my area so your blanket statement is WRONG as usual." "http://blogs.ign.com/Matt-IGN/2007/01/01/41843/ Just proved you wrong. Although admitting it would be the ultimate insult to you." Wrong again moron. All that link proves is that the weather channel doesn't work for a guy named Matt. Obviously that was a GLITCH and has since then been fixed. Ultimately it does nothing to prove me wrong. "Really? There's people with high-speed internet that DO NOT have a computer? I know I can believe that because it's coming from isoretard." 1. I didn't say that. 2. I'm sure there are those situations. Someone owns consoles that get on the internet so they have INTERNET. Is that honestly too difficult for you to believe? Are you that stupid? 3. I said don't have a computer AVAILABLE to them. Try to use your brain and figure out situations in which that could be. I know it will be hard for you but do yourself a favor and at least try! "Really? People enjoy looking at 3rd grade quality Mii images other people made?" Um...yeah...did you seriously not know that? People enjoy the task of making things out of the resources they have. "I guess that can only happen with the boredom that comes with Wii ownership and resulting lack of quality games." Typical Mr. Nonsense douche bag comment. "Spyware (ooh with permission,)" Permission equals NOT spyware. Don't worry though we all know you have to go against the dictionary in order to make your BS points. "You mean the late" Late? That has absolutely nothing to do with this. "inferior online that Nintendo finally adopted?" It works. That all that matters. Plus, as Wii Mario Kart has shown us, it can evolve. So again, you lose. "If it's inferior, it's inferior. NOT AS GOOD." As good how? Gamers can get online and play against each other. What you are trying to show is that XBL and PSN have MORE features. More less....advantages disadvantages...those are all besides the point. Also, you failed to address "developed". I know you couldn't figure it out. I guess I hit the nail on the head with that one! "A near total lack of communication with other players" And? Not a requirement. This is a feature. If you want more features then buy a console with more features...DUH!!!!! "and the fewest available online enabled games is nothing to boast about. B1tching about cost again? If you're "lucky" the Wii is only $30 cheaper than the vastly superior 360." Oh wow, the ARCADE version!!! The most worthless 360 around. Gee, you got me there! That version was made for one reason and one reason only, to persuade people away from the Wii. Guess what? It's DIDN'T WORK!!!! HAHAHA!!!!!!!!! "I guess I didn't forget anything since you had nothing to add but the usual insults. Man I'm a fool for being right!" HAHAHAHA!!!! Usual insults? More hypocritical BS from Mr. Nonsense! You're a fool for thinking the Wii can't do anything. "Even Nintendo admitted they got lucky with the Wii. No I don't feel like finding the article. You didn't even disagree with the first part! You know it's true." Even if you did find a PRESS RELEASE of Nintendo stating as such....it was obviously a playful comment. Leave it to you to blow it up into something it was never meant to be. "Once again, you FAIL hard! " This is hilarious!!!! How many times have MULTIPLE people said the same thing to you? I know, WAY TO MANY TO COUNT....here you are like the copy cat little parrot you are.....truly PATHETIC.

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Not all Wii owners are wii tards. Just isoretard. The DS is better designed and more useful than the Wii. Sure the games suck, but not as bad as the Wii's. I actually bought it because it was the first decent 3D handheld. It's also reasonably priced unlike the Wii.

@MCS

"Sure the games suck, but not as bad as the Wii's." The DS game selection is arguably the best out there! I'm not going to diss you for not liking the DS lineup, nor am I going to flame you for not liking the Wii lineup. All I (and I think I speak for everyone) ask is that you show a little repsect for Nintendo's efforts to make great games! You can't seriously say that Zelda TP, Metroid Prime 3, Red Steel, No More Heroes, PES 2008 (sort of exclusive), Mario Kart, Mario Galaxy, Brawl and a few others aren't superb. I'm not overly impressed with what we've got on Wii so far from 3rd party devs, but there's certainly a lot of quality anyway. And don't get me started on the DS lineup... it's my favourite handheld since the original GB.

WTF!?!?!?!?!

"Not all Wii owners are wii tards. Just isoretard." Interesting, because I have QUOTES from you stating that ALL Wii owners are retarded and that the ONLY people who own a Wii are women, old people and gays. You know...all the same crap that comes from you in which people started calling you a douche bag. "The DS is better designed and more useful than the Wii. Sure the games suck" So, you own a DS even thou the games "suck". Wow, so you just keep buying devices that give you no enjoyment at all. No wonder you're a prick. "I actually bought it because it was the first decent 3D handheld." So, you bought it because it's GOOD in terms of 3D yet you didn't qualify it with yourself regarding the actual games as you think all the games "SUCK". Yup, that pretty much makes you an idiot. "It's also reasonably priced unlike the Wii." Hum...the cheapest console on the market is also the most unreasonably prices console and it just so happens to be selling more then ANYONE ELSE. How many feet do you have to stick in your mouth? There's about 193 in there already.

Re: My list of Features

MCS: Sorry about my message format, I use Firefox to post and it does not seem to work well with QJ. To the matter at hand, I happen to like the additional channels Nintendo has provided. First, I challenge anyone to find a weather forecasting service that is 100% accurate and updated to the latest second. The qualifier is "Forecast". I want to know what the chances are that it could rain today, tomorrow, or sometime later in the week. If I wanted to know the current weather I'd open the door and walk outside. The information provided is useful to me and that is all that matters. Yes, I could look this up on the internet if I wanted to, but it takes 5 minutes to boot my home PC. Xbox and PS3 have no similar service to my knowledge. News Channel: sure I could boot up my PC, which takes about 5 minutes, or I could boot up the Wii and be reading the news in about a minute. I could also turn on cable, but then I'd have to wait for the whatever o'clock news and likely spend most of the hour watching commercials, recaps, and news I do not care about. News Channel allows me to find the stories I want to read quickly and without advertisements. Again, Xbox and PS3 have no similar service to my knowledge. Internet Channel: I will admit I am not completely happy with this one, but it is better than no browser at all. It is significantly better than the browser the Dreamcast had. Once more, Xbox and PS3 have no similar service to my knowledge. Check Mii Out: I am a rather creative person. As a creative person I appreciate the opportunity to share the Miis I have created with others. I also like the create a Mii contests. Xbox has nothing to compare to. PS3 has promised Home, but I am not sure they have delivered on it yet. Everybody Votes: I find the content entertaining. I am sorry you do not, but that is your opinion and you are entitled to it. However, you should not berate people simply for having an opinion contrary to yours. Nintendo Channel: A place for Nintendo to share product information with consumers. You cannot single Nintendo out for this. Microsoft does it with Market Place, Sony does it with PSN, none of the three are forcing anyone to buy anything. I am certainly not going to purchase anything I do not want. I am still disappointed that there are no demos for VC titles, but downloadable demos for DS are much appreciated. Moreover, I appreciate that I can download videos and demos on Nintendo Channel with relative anonymity compared to PSN where I am required to have an account just to download videos and demos. By the way, I can assure you I am not homosexual in the least. On the other hand, I am often happy. Which definition of "gay" do you use with such gay abandon?

Mister Common Sense is an idiot.

do you own a wii? if you do, why are you *****ing? DON'T INSTALL THE CHANNEL. you're a moron and your points are not valid. uninstall life.