Probably not, it's NOE :(
Just in case
you're right, dude.Originally Posted by wsippel
Just installed the update. I don't remember that guide-thing in the lower right corner of the shop, but other than that, I noticed no differences. The shop is still slow, ugly and unusable as always.
and people are still complaining about PSN -.-
Thing is, all the other Wii channels are simply great. Excellent interface designs, straight forward, responsive and usable. The shop on the other hand looks like a placeholder. The design is completely inconsistent and unpolished, it looks bland, and it's pretty much completely Javascript-based, which is probably the reason for the god awful speed. All those things could be fixed with little effort, but it's still shit after more than a year - and that's why I believe it's really just a placeholder.Originally Posted by Blablurn
you're right, dude.
and people are still complaining about PSN -.-
Yeah, the shop does seem to be left out when it comes to the interface department. Nintendo hires all those industrial design people, surely someone can spruce it up.Originally Posted by wsippel
Thing is, all the other Wii channels are simply great. Excellent interface designs, straight forward, responsive and usable. The shop on the other hand looks like a placeholder. The design is completely inconsistent and unpolished, it looks bland, and it's pretty much completely Javascript-based, which is probably the reason for the god awful speed. All those things could be fixed with little effort, but it's still shit after more than a year - and that's why I believe it's really just a placeholder.
That being said, how many VC downloads so far? Why mess with something so profitable...
I think they have to replace the current shop in the future, anyway. The current design isn't really all that well suited for large amounts of content. And there were rumblings about a completely new interface concept around GDC, I believe Braben mentioned it in an interview. Maybe they'll just integrate the shop in Minna No Nintendo once it's released worldwide.Originally Posted by devildog820
Yeah, the shop does seem to be left out when it comes to the interface department. Nintendo hires all those industrial design people, surely someone can spruce it up.
That being said, how many VC downloads so far? Why mess with something so profitable...
mess with something so profitable?Originally Posted by devildog820
Yeah, the shop does seem to be left out when it comes to the interface department. Nintendo hires all those industrial design people, surely someone can spruce it up.
That being said, how many VC downloads so far? Why mess with something so profitable...
The download numbers are really poor, if you look at them contextually.
Rock Band alone - ONE GAME - has nearly the same number of downloads as all of the VC.
Well, more than half anyway.
The penetration rate of Wii for online is abysmal: something like 8% at its peak so far.
Well, Rock Band downloads are also much cheaper than $5 for an NES game, AND on ps3 and 360 you have a much higher percentage of very serious players who are willing to spend the money on game content than your mom or your little sister or people who aren't usually as good with getting online and using "Wii Points". So considering a lot of the Wii's audience, they are doing very good.Originally Posted by John Harker
mess with something so profitable?
The download numbers are really poor, if you look at them contextually.
Rock Band alone - ONE GAME - has nearly the same number of downloads as all of the VC.
Well, more than half anyway.
The penetration rate of Wii for online is abysmal: something like 8% at its peak so far.
Besides, in Rock Band they have to make these tracks for all 4 instruments. VC just pops a rom up onto the server and makes instant $$$$$
1. how much does a VC game costOriginally Posted by John Harker
mess with something so profitable?
The download numbers are really poor, if you look at them contextually.
Rock Band alone - ONE GAME - has nearly the same number of downloads as all of the VC.
Well, more than half anyway.
The penetration rate of Wii for online is abysmal: something like 8% at its peak so far.
5 to 10 dollars how much does a Rockband song cost...
2. the latest number for VC is something like over 10 million
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6185358.html
that was in febuary 2008... Nintendo sees it as a success and really it is...
3. The cost... seriously.. its done work... Harmonix needs to actually develop the songs.. even if its not much.. and there are licencing issues..
Nintendo and the thirdparties just need to upload on their crappy servers.. thats all... they are raking in money for free... plus most of the time no licenses needed
For those who have already done the update on or after March 20th, you will not need to update again.
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This comes straight from the NA Wii Shop Channel welcome page.
The update probally came this early since WiiWare launches in 5 days in Japan.
Match of the Day?Originally Posted by Jiguryo
The update is in preparation for the spring launch of Wii Ware. It's written on the MOTD :)
Yup, with a little QC effort, they can put a classic game up for download. They probably keep a majority of the revenue as well.Originally Posted by Edag Plata
Well, Rock Band downloads are also much cheaper than $5 for an NES game, AND on ps3 and 360 you have a much higher percentage of very serious players who are willing to spend the money on game content than your mom or your little sister or people who aren't usually as good with getting online and using "Wii Points". So considering a lot of the Wii's audience, they are doing very good.
Besides, in Rock Band they have to make these tracks for all 4 instruments. VC just pops a rom up onto the server and makes instant $$$$$
Message, naturally. ;) Yay, that solves the case of the rogue update.Originally Posted by Jaded Alyx
Match of the Day?
please stop making stupid posts.Originally Posted by solid2snake
have they add Dreamcast gems to VC?
I didn't get all of that on my screen, I got:Originally Posted by WiiRevolution1
An Update to your Wii Shop Channel is now available. This update is needed in order to access WiiWare games launching this Spring.
For those who have already done the update on or after March 20th, you will not need to update again.
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This comes straight from the NA Wii Shop Channel welcome page.
The update probally came this early since WiiWare launches in 5 days in Japan.
Did you check the wii message broad?Originally Posted by NintendoGal
I didn't get all of that on my screen, I got:
Yes and there were no new messages for me. The poster also said this was when they went to the Wii Shop Channel, not the message board.Originally Posted by Linkup
Seems we'll get Wiiware before the Everybody's nintendo channel.
Did you check the wii message broad?
No...its on the Wii Shop Welcome page....AFTER You update...Originally Posted by NintendoGal
I didn't get all of that on my screen, I got:
EDIT: WTH I just went to the JP WiiShop and saw a new channel that downgrades your Photo Channel from 1.1 to 1.0
And it did alot of wierd stuff when I downloaded it O_O
Bro, it was one teeny tiny example. One game out of hundreds. You can quote costs all you want, but penetration rates speak for themselves.Originally Posted by farnham
1. how much does a VC game cost
5 to 10 dollars how much does a Rockband song cost...
2. the latest number for VC is something like over 10 million
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6185358.html
that was in febuary 2008... Nintendo sees it as a success and really it is...
3. The cost... seriously.. its done work... Harmonix needs to actually develop the songs.. even if its not much.. and there are licencing issues..
Nintendo and the thirdparties just need to upload on their crappy servers.. thats all... they are raking in money for free... plus most of the time no licenses needed
60%-50%-8%
Well, it COULD be 10% after Brawl... haven't seen the latest figures.
Anyway, you can't really claim the VC is a massive success when online rates for the Wii itself isnt even a "minor success" - 10 million downloads doesn't compare to the hundreds and hundreds of millions the other platforms have.
I'll try again later and see if I can see it. Perhaps it's a fluke with my Wii. :)
The ENC would'nt need a update tho :DOriginally Posted by Branskins
I was really hoping Everybody's Nintendo Channel would be made available after this update!
This argument is either retarded or biased. You cannot really put in the same basket downloadable games and all kinds of downloadable content, free content included.Originally Posted by John Harker
Anyway, you can't really claim the VC is a massive success when online rates for the Wii itself isnt even a "minor success" - 10 million downloads doesn't compare to the hundreds and hundreds of millions the other platforms have.
Do you realize he's saying that only ~10% of Wiis are used online? Plus, IIRC he has access to a lot more info on these subjects than you, who is just blindly defending the Wii.Originally Posted by fresquito
This argument is either retarded or biased. You cannot really put in the same basket downloadable games and all kinds of downloadable content, free content included.
ding ding ding, winner!Originally Posted by GitarooMan
Do you realize he's saying that only ~10% of Wiis are used online? Plus, IIRC he has access to a lot more info on these subjects than you, who is just blindly defending the Wii.
10% aint what Nintendo said in their latest report.Originally Posted by GitarooMan
Do you realize he's saying that only ~10% of Wiis are used online? Plus, IIRC he has access to a lot more info on these subjects than you, who is just blindly defending the Wii.
Probably not for a few months. Master System still needs to come, and indeed, some MS games are already rated (By the OFLC) while no C64 games are.Originally Posted by Roxas
Commodore 64 games? When are they going up?
With the amount of time that the Wii has been out compared to the Xbox 360 and the rate at which the Wii is being purchased compared to the recent lethargic 360 sales it would be quite a feat for the Wii to have such online penetration.Originally Posted by John Harker
Bro, it was one teeny tiny example. One game out of hundreds. You can quote costs all you want, but penetration rates speak for themselves.
60%-50%-8%
Well, it COULD be 10% after Brawl... haven't seen the latest figures.
Anyway, you can't really claim the VC is a massive success when online rates for the Wii itself isnt even a "minor success" - 10 million downloads doesn't compare to the hundreds and hundreds of millions the other platforms have.
Xbox live has existed for how long now? It's a silly comparison and if Nintendo says its successful for them then I don't know what you are arguing because you seem to have higher expectations than Nintendo itself.
:lolOriginally Posted by John Harker
Bro, it was one teeny tiny example. One game out of hundreds. You can quote costs all you want, but penetration rates speak for themselves.
60%-50%-8%
Well, it COULD be 10% after Brawl... haven't seen the latest figures.
Anyway, you can't really claim the VC is a massive success when online rates for the Wii itself isnt even a "minor success" - 10 million downloads doesn't compare to the hundreds and hundreds of millions the other platforms have.
Probably being too cautious since the update is Wii Shop related, but i'd rather be safe than sorry.
Oh, why do I even bother.
no, freeloader unsupport :DOriginally Posted by Lettuce
60hz support for PAL Wii owners!!?
NO. Why are you making up numbers?Originally Posted by John Harker
The penetration rate of Wii for online is abysmal: something like 8% at its peak so far.
http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english...071130/143467/
...According to Nintendo, the Wii's current Internet access ratio is about 40%.
Yes - why indeed.Originally Posted by John Harker
Oh, why do I even bother.
John HarkerOriginally Posted by BuzzJive
NO. Why are you making up numbers?
Truly appreciates the art
of making up shit as you
go along
You really should read his tag. Jus' sayin'.Originally Posted by BuzzJive
Yes - why indeed.
edit: Damn you starchasing!
Must suck living in houses without windows
Quit making stuff up as you go along. There are no houses like that. Even if there are, they're statistical noise compared to houses with window's penetration rate.Originally Posted by John Harker
:lol
Must suck living in houses without windows
Oho! 1.1 was the update that removed MP3 support because it was cheaper for Nintendo to pay for a different format. (And I think the only other pathetic option it added was picking a picture to use as an icon for the Photo Channel.) Looks like the complaints in Japan were too much?Originally Posted by WiiRevolution1
EDIT: WTH I just went to the JP WiiShop and saw a new channel that downgrades your Photo Channel from 1.1 to 1.0
And it did alot of wierd stuff when I downloaded it O_O
I guess it was...Originally Posted by Kulock
Oho! 1.1 was the update that removed MP3 support because it was cheaper for Nintendo to pay for a different format. (And I think the only other pathetic option it added was picking a picture to use as an icon for the Photo Channel.) Looks like the complaints in Japan were too much?
When I downloaded it I clicked it and it started updating my Wii firmware to 1.0......then it moved the Photo Channel three pages....then....oh it just did alot of crazy things I wish I knew japanese...