Forecast Channel Is Go!
By seaempty. Tuesday, 19. December 2006, 07:22:16
This morning I was greeted by a glowing blue light on my Wii, and I had a message from Nintendo. It informed me that the Forecast Channel was now live, and I had to perform an update (I have WiiConnect24 on so I thought this would happen automatically, but hey!).Having done that, the Forecast Channel icon was up and running!
Initial impressions are good, and I'm impressed with the amount of info available. And it's got catchy music! I've only had time for a little play, but so far you can get
- Current situation
- Day overview
- Tomorrow's overview
- 5 Day forecast
- UV index
- Wind speeds
There may be more, but that's what I've discovered so far. The globe function is great - very smooth animation, and I think I could get lost in it for hours. The data is supplied by WeatherNews.
Has anyone else received the update, and if so what do you think? Was this just an EU update, or did the rest of the world receive it?
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WIDGETIZE
coxy # 19. December 2006, 11:33
seaempty # 19. December 2006, 11:50
Oh I should mention that the pic in the post isn't an actual screenshot - just a generic one I found. It does kind of look like the 5 day forecast view (hence why I chose it), but I certainly wouldn't call the Nintendo channel tacky - it fits in well with the Wii styling. I'll try and get some real screenshots put up.Real screen shown.I do like the little Father Christmas though.
EDIT: here are a couple http://www.nintendogal.com/index.php?/archives/1350-Wii-Weather-Channel-Up-And-Forecasting.html
and here are more
http://gonintendo.com/?p=10628
and some video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=342nBE8mzkQ
DotEd # 19. December 2006, 13:48
attricus # 19. December 2006, 14:38
Another place to see the weather before leaving home
CaptainSeagull # 19. December 2006, 18:49
The thing looks awesome! and yeah, the music is really cute!
Anonymous # 19. December 2006, 18:53
Only had time to update and see basic stuff, but I am impressed. I rarely have time to watch the news so this little bit of fun will come in handy on days I need a quick forecasat. Looking forward to the free Opera download and the internet channel on Friday as well. Very cool things are goin' on!
-MK # 19. December 2006, 20:04
Why is it suddenly fun to check the weather?
haavard # 19. December 2006, 23:19
Anonymous # 28. December 2006, 22:43
I only wish I could enter my city and have it be truly local... I would guess that is an obvious improvement... likely to appear soon...
Lovin our Wii!
The Songster's