Wii system software


The Wii system software is a discontinued set of updatable firmware versions and a software frontend on the Wii home video game console. Updates, which can be downloaded over the Internet or read from a game disc, allowed Nintendo to add additional features and software, as well as to patch security vulnerabilities used by users to load homebrew software. When a new update became available, Nintendo sent a message to the Wii Message Board of Internet-connected systems notifying them of the available update.
Most game discs, including first-party and third-party games, include system software updates so that systems that are not connected to the Internet can still receive updates. The system menu will not start such games if their updates have not been installed, so this has the consequence of forcing users to install updates in order to play these games. Some games, such as online games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart Wii, contain specific extra updates, such as the ability to receive Wii Message Board posts from game-specific addresses; therefore, these games always require that an update be installed before their first time running on a given console.

Technology

IOS

The Wii's firmware is in the form of IOSes, thought by the Wii homebrew developers to stand for "Input Output Systems" or "Internal Operating Systems". IOS runs on a separate ARM926EJ-S processor, unofficially nicknamed Starlet. The patent for the Wii U shows a similar device which is simply named "Input/Output Processor". IOS controls I/O between the code running on the main Broadway processor and the various Wii that does not also exist on the GameCube.
Except for bug fixes, new IOS versions do not replace existing IOS versions. Instead, Wii consoles have multiple IOS versions installed. All native Wii software, with the exception of certain homebrew applications, have the IOS version hardcoded into the software.
When the software is run, the IOS that is hardcoded gets loaded by the Wii, which then loads the software itself. If that IOS does not exist on the Wii, in the case of disc-based software, it gets installed automatically. With downloaded software, this should not theoretically happen, as the user cannot access the shop to download software unless the player has all the IOS versions that they require. However, if homebrew is used to forcefully install or run a piece of software when the required IOS does not exist, the user is brought back to the system menu.
Nintendo created this system so that new updates would not unintentionally break compatibility with older games, but it does have the side effect that it uses up space on the Wii's internal NAND Flash memory. IOSes are referred to by their number, which can theoretically be between 0 and 254, although many numbers are skipped, presumably being development versions that were never completed.
Only one IOS version can run at any given time. The only time an IOS is not running is when the Wii enters GameCube backward compatibility mode, during which the Wii runs a variant of IOS specifically for GameCube games, MIOS, which contains a modified version of the GameCube's IPL.

User interface

The system provides a graphical interface to the Wii's abilities. All games run directly on the Broadway processor, and either directly interface with the hardware, or interface with IOS running on the ARM architecture processor. The ARM processor does not have access to the screen, and therefore neither does IOS. This means that while a piece of software is running, everything seen on the screen comes from that software, and not from any operating system or firmware. Therefore, the version number reported by the Wii is actually only the version number of the System Menu. This is why some updates do not result in a change of the version number: the System Menu itself is not updated, only IOSes and channels. As a side effect, this means it is impossible for Nintendo to implement any functions that would affect the games themselves, for example an in-game system menu.
The Wii Menu is the name of the user interface for the Wii game console, and it is the first thing to be seen when the system boots up. Similar to many other video game consoles, the Wii is not only about games. For example, it is possible to install applications such as Netflix to stream media on the Wii. The Wii Menu let users access both game and no-game functions through built-in applications called Channels, which are designed to represent television channels. There are six primary channels: the Disc Channel, Mii Channel, Photo Channel, Wii Shop Channel, Forecast Channel and News Channel, although the latter two were not initially included and only became available via system updates. Some of the functions provided by these Channels on the Wii used to be limited to a computer, such as a full-featured web browser and digital photo viewer. Users can also use Channels to create and share cartoon-like digital avatars called Miis and download new games and Channels directly from the Wii Shop Channel. New Channels include for example the Everybody Votes Channel and the Internet Channel. Separate Channels are graphically displayed in a grid and can be navigated using the pointer capability of the Wii Remote. Users can also rearrange these Channels if they are not satisfied with how the Channels are originally organized on the menu.

Network features

The Wii system supports wireless connectivity with the Nintendo DS handheld console with no additional accessories. This connectivity allows players to use the Nintendo DS microphone and touch screen as inputs for Wii games. Pokémon Battle Revolution is the first example Nintendo has given of a game using Nintendo DS-Wii connectivity. Nintendo later released the Nintendo Channel for the Wii allowing its users to download game demos or additional data to their Nintendo DS.
Like many other video game consoles, the Wii console is able to connect to the Internet, although this is not required for the Wii system itself to function. Each Wii has its own unique 16-digit Wii Code for use with Wii's non-game features. With Internet connection enabled users are able to access the established Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. Wireless encryption by WEP, WPA and WPA2 is supported. AOSS support was added in System Menu version 3.0.
As with the Nintendo DS, Nintendo does not charge for playing via the service; the 12-digit Friend Code system controls how players connect to one another. The service has a few features for the console, including the Virtual Console, WiiConnect24 and several Channels. The Wii console can also communicate and connect with other Wii systems through a self-generated wireless LAN, enabling local wireless multiplayer on different television sets. The system also implements console-based software, including the Wii Message Board. One can connect to the Internet with third-party devices as well.
The Wii console also includes a web browser known as the Internet Channel, which is a version of the Opera 9 browser with menus. It is meant to be a convenient way to access the web on the television screen, although it is far from offering a comfortable user interface compared with modern Internet browsers. A virtual keyboard pops up when needed for input, and the Wii Remote acts like a mouse, making it possible to click anywhere on the screen and navigate through web links. However, the browser cannot always handle all the features of most normal web pages, although it does support Adobe Flash, thus capable of playing Flash games. Some third-party services such as the online BBC iPlayer were also available on the Wii via the Internet Channel browser, although BBC iPlayer was later relaunched as the separate BBC iPlayer Channel on the Wii. In addition, Internet access including the Internet Channel and system updates may be restricted by the parental controls feature of the Wii.

Backward compatibility

The original designs of the Nintendo Wii console, more specifically the Wii models made pre-2011 were fully backward compatible with GameCube devices including game discs, memory cards and controllers. This was because the Wii hardware had ports for both GameCube memory cards, and peripherals and its slot-loading drive was able to accept and read the previous console's discs. GameCube games work with the Wii without any additional configuration, but a GameCube controller is required to play GameCube titles; neither the Wii Remote or the Classic Controller functions in this capacity. The Wii supports progressive-scan output in 480p-enabled GameCube titles. Peripherals can be connected via a set of four GameCube controller sockets and two Memory Card slots. The console retains connectivity with the Game Boy Advance and e-Reader through the Game Boy Advance Cable, which is used in the same manner as with the GameCube; however, this feature can only be accessed on select GameCube titles which previously utilized it.
There are also a few limitations in the backward compatibility. For example, online and LAN features of certain GameCube games were not available since the Wii does not have serial ports for the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter and Modem Adapter. The Wii uses a proprietary port for video output, and is incompatible with all Nintendo GameCube audio/video cables. The console also lacks the GameCube footprint and high-speed port needed for Game Boy Player support. Furthermore, only GameCube functions were available and only compatible memory cards and controllers could be used when playing a GameCube game. This is due to the fact that the Wii's internal memory would not save GameCube data.
Because of the original device's backward compatibility with earlier Nintendo products players can enjoy a massive selection of older games on the console in addition to hundreds of newer Wii game titles. However, South Korean units lack GameCube backward compatibility. Also, the redesigned Wii Family Edition and Wii Mini, launched in 2011 and 2013 respectively, had this compatibility stripped out. Nevertheless, there is another service called Virtual Console which allow users to download older games from prior Nintendo platforms onto their Wii console, as well as games from non-Nintendo platforms such as the Genesis and TurboGrafx-16.

List of additional Channels

This is a list of new Wii Channels released beyond the four initial Channels included in the original consoles. The News Channel and the Forecast Channel were released as part of system updates so separate downloads were not required. As of January 30, 2019, all channels listed below have been discontinued with the exception of the Wii Fit Channel and the Internet Channel.
New channels addedRegionsDownloadReleasedDiscontinued
Amazon Instant Video Channel2013-01-17 January 17, 2013January 30, 2019
BBC iPlayer Channel2009-11-18 November 18, 2009February 10, 2015
Check Mii Out Channel 2007-11-12 November 12, 2007June 28, 2013
Crunchyroll Channel October 15, 2015May 5, 2017
Daigasso! Band Brothers DX Speaker Channel2008-06-26 June 26, 2008
Demae Channel2009-05-26 May 26, 2009March 31, 2017
Digicam Print Channel2008-07-23 July 23, 2008June 28, 2013
Everybody Votes Channel 2007-02-13 February 13, 2007June 28, 2013
Forecast Channel 2006-12-19 December 19, 2006June 28, 2013
Hulu Plus Channel2012-02-16 February 16, 2012January 30, 2019
Internet Channel 2007-04-11 April 11, 2007
Mario Kart Channel 2008-04-10 April 10, 2008 - April 27, 2008Reduced functionality after May 20, 2014
2007-08-10 August 10, 20072008
Netflix Channel 2010-10-18 October 18, 2010 - January 9, 2012January 30, 2019
News Channel 2007-01-26 January 26, 2007June 28, 2013
Nintendo Channel2007-11-27 November 27, 2007 - May 30, 2008June 28, 2013
Television Friend Channel2008-03-04 March 4, 2008July 24, 2011
Today and Tomorrow Channel 2008-12-02 December 2, 2008 - September 9, 2009Permanent channel, no longer obtainable
Wii Fit Channel 2007-12-01 December 1, 2007 - May 21, 2008
Wii no Ma2009-05-01 May 1, 2009April 30, 2012
Wii Speak Channel 2008-12-05 December 5, 2008May 20, 2014
YouTube Channel 2012-11-15 November 15, 2012 - December 10, 2012June 30, 2017

History of updates

Wii System Update releases

This is a list of features included in Wii's System Updates.
System Menu VersionDate ReleasedRegionChannel updated and description of updateDays until next version update
4.3November 18, 2012
  • New version of the Wii Shop Channel.
  • Added IOS62.
Final update
4.3September 7, 2010
  • Updates Wii Shop Channel again.
  • Adds Korean IOSs to E/J/U Wiis, and E/J/U IOSs to Korean Wiis. This was done to prevent users from installing old versions of these IOSs, in order to exploit the fact that the function ES_AddTitleFinish didn't check for signatures.
  • Updates all IOSs for an unknown reason.
    		• Final update
    4.3June 21, 2010
  • Updates Wii Shop Channel again.
  • Deletes the Homebrew Channel and DVDX, title IDs HAXX, DVDX, JODI, DISC, and DISK.
  • DVDX does not work anymore. However, HBC 1.0.7 or later contains the HW_AHBPROT flags, which was DVDX formerly.
  • Updates all IOSs to remove the "HackMii Installer Userland+Syscall IOS exploit".
  • Adds IOS58 and IOS80.
  • System Menu now uses IOS80.
  • IOS254 was stubbed causing BootMii to be deleted if it was installed.
  • Bannerbomb v2 does not work anymore. The System Menu will display "Error:004" if it finds Bannerbomb.
  • NANDFS privilege escalation fixed
  • ES_AddTitleFinish now checks the signature
    		• Final update
    4.2September 28, 2009
  • Updates Wii Shop Channel.
  • Deletes DVDX version 1 and Homebrew Channel versions 1.0.4 and older and blocks Bannerbomb v1
  • Implements stronger region checks for games by checking the last letter of the game ID.
  • Refuses to boot and displays the message "Error:003" on Korean systems that have had its software region changed to a different country.
  • Installs boot2v4 if it had not been installed. This could brick consoles, rendering the console inoperable if the process was interrupted while it was being written, or if one of the first blocks of the Wii's memory was bad.
  • Updates all IOSs and adds IOS70.
  • Replaces IOSs 222, 223, 249 and 250 with stubs.
    		• 266 days
    4.1July 30, 2009
  • A bug is fixed whereby if a Virtual Console/WiiWare game was to be played from the SD card, followed by Wii Sports Resort being played, the game would re-play the "how to use MotionPlus" video that normally only plays the first time the game is played.
  • The Japanese update also gave the Nintendo Channel a visual makeover.
    		• 60 days
    4.1July 15, 2009
  • A bug is fixed whereby if a Virtual Console/WiiWare game was to be played from the SD card, followed by Wii Sports Resort being played, the game would re-play the "how to use MotionPlus" video that normally only plays the first time the game is played.
  • The Japanese update also gave the Nintendo Channel a visual makeover.
    		• 60 days
    4.1July 3, 2009
  • A bug is fixed whereby if a Virtual Console/WiiWare game was to be played from the SD card, followed by Wii Sports Resort being played, the game would re-play the "how to use MotionPlus" video that normally only plays the first time the game is played.
  • The Japanese update also gave the Nintendo Channel a visual makeover.
    		• 60 days
    4.0March 25, 2009
  • Update includes SD Card Menu to "move" files and channels between the Wii console and SD card
  • Adds the ability to download Virtual Console and WiiWare games directly to the SD card from the Wii Shop Channel, and play them directly from the card. Though the Wii doesn't actually play it directly from SD-card. It rather copies it to the internal 512MB NAND-Flash before execution and deletes it automatically when loading a different game either from the SD card or the main console.
  • Wii Shop Channel supports classic arcade games
  • Ability to save and access Wii Channels from the SD card
  • SDHC card support for System Menu, Wii Speak Channel, Shop Channel, and Photo Channel. Other features may not support SDHC cards.
  • Properly detects and deletes every version of the Twilight hack.
  • Patches IOS16, which was the last official IOS with the signing bug
  • Fixed the bug that was used in the Homebrew Channel installer. Another bug has since been found and is utilised in Homebrew Channel 1.0.2 and newer
  • Added IOS38, IOS53, IOS55, IOS60, and IOS61
  • System Menu runs on IOS60
    		• 100 days
    3.5March 3, 2009
  • Update includes IOS52 and IOS254
  • Update also included changes to all 4X IOS versions
    		• 22 days
    3.4November 17, 2008
  • USB keyboard support in Mii Channel.
  • Enhanced parental controls.
  • Dramatically increased SD transfer speeds
  • Improved disc reading
  • Added IOS50 and IOS254.
  • System Menu now runs on IOS50.
  • IOS254 was added to remove "PatchMii Core".
  • The Twilight hack check now detected 0.1beta1.
    		• 86 days
    3.3November 12, 2008
  • Nintendo Channel updated providing a behind-the-scenes enhancement to the Nintendo Channel.
    		• 153 days
    3.3October 23, 2008
  • Wii Shop Channel updated by adding "View compatible controllers" module in the details section of a game and a classification summary on games.
  • Remaining IOS were patched to prevent the installation of fake-signed content.
    		• 153 days
    3.3July 22, 2008
  • Photo Channel updated to 1.1-A.
  • Provided support for the Digicam Print Channel in Japan.
    		• 153 days
    3.3June 17, 2008
  • Mii Channel updated to allow users to move a Mii from the Mii Plaza to Mii Parade.
  • Also added "Internet Channel" typing features.
  • IOS30 and IOS31 were patched to prevent fake-signed content such as the Wii Freeloader from running.
  • Implemented a rudimentary check to delete the Twilight hack.
    		• 153 days
    3.2March 21, 2008
  • IOS37 released.
    		• 113 days
    3.2March 20, 2008
  • Wii Shop Channel updated to support WiiWare game downloads
    		• 113 days
    3.2February 25, 2008
  • Disc Channel updated to display "Wii System Update" if the game currently inserted into the Wii contains a Wii Menu/Channel update.
  • The Wii LED light will glow if information is received while playing a game.
    		• 113 days
    3.1January 30, 2008
  • Check Mii Out Channel updated with the following features:
  • * The ability to view up to 500 Miis after clicking "Popular" in the Posting Plaza.
  • * A new button on the Posting Plaza that allows users to view Miis that they have designed and posted.
  • * The ability to view Miis created by a specific Mii Artisan from his or her profile screen in the Posting Plaza.
  • * The addition of Parental Controls. As with all other parental controls on Wii, if activated, a PIN code will be required to use the channel.
    		• 112 days
    3.1December 10, 2007
  • Wii Shop Channel updated to include the ability to give gifts. Included a new channel icon and start screen for the Wii Shop Channel
  • Provided support for the Photo Channel 1.1
    		• 112 days
    3.1October 10, 2007
  • Provided full support for USB keyboards
  • Wii Shop Channel updated
    		• 112 days
    3.0August 6, 2007
  • Corrected some stability issues when using the LAN adapter and added AOSS networking support
  • Certain modchips and other devices no longer work
  • Wii Shop Channel updated
  • Altered the Wii Menu design to include a digital clock with the current time
  • The area around the Wii Message Board button will now flash when a new message arrives
  • Wii Message Board:
  • * Adds the ability to rearrange the order of the user's Wii Friends in the address book
  • * Adds the ability for the user to access the Wii Friends registration screen by pressing the A Button on blank spot in the address book
  • * Envelope message icons will now appear on the calendar only on the dates when a message is received
  • * User message sending history will now be displayed in Today's Accomplishments
  • * Users can now scroll the message text by pressing the B button on the message screen
    		• 65 days
    2.2April 11, 2007
  • Provided support for the Internet Channel: Final Version
  • Resolved connection issues that affected a small number of users who connected online through a specific Internet Service Provider and supplied router
    		• 117 days
    2.1January 26, 2007
  • Update to support the News Channel
    		• 75 days
    2.1January 10, 2007
  • Fixed bug with RGB SCART output
    		• 16 days
    2.0December 19, 2006
  • Update to support the Forecast Channel
  • Altered the Wii Menu design
  • Users can now write and read data on an SD card
  • Addition of country settings option and system update option in settings menu
  • Users can now arrange all channels on the Wii menu by holding A and B at the same time
  • Ability to set parental controls to restrict online activities and only let particular rated games to be played
    		• 22 days
    2.0November 30, 2006
  • Blocked Wii Shop Channel hacks by blocking DNS redirection
    		• 22 days
    1.0November 19, 2006
  • Forecast Channel or News Channel not yet available. Updates were only able through the update options in the internet settings.
  • Channels launched faster. Pressing 'A' on a channel immediately went to a black screen with the channel's preview music playing.
    		• 11 days

    Wii Channel releases and updates

    This is a list of the updates and releases of Wii Channels.
    § = Released as part of a system update so a separate download is not required.
    Date ReleasedRegionDownloadChannel updated and description of update
    January 30, 2019
    • Wii Shop Channel begins its discontinuation process; it is no longer possible to purchase new content for the Wii after that date.
    • Remaining video on demand services are discontinued.
    July 31, 2018
  • Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and Netflix no longer available for purchase on the Wii Shop Channel.
    • March 26, 2018
  • Wii Shop Channel updated:
  • * The ability to purchase Wii Points via credit card or Nintendo Points card was removed.
    • June 30, 2017
  • YouTube discontinued.
    • May 5, 2017
  • Crunchyroll discontinued.
    • March 31, 2017
  • Demae Channel discontinued.
    • October 15, 2015
  • Crunchyroll Channel released.
    • February 17, 2015
  • BBC iPlayer Channel discontinued.
    • May 20, 2014
  • Wii Speak Channel discontinued.
  • Most functions of the Mario Kart Channel are discontinued.
  • Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service discontinued.
    • June 28, 2013
  • WiiConnect24 service discontinued.
  • Check Mii Out Channel, Digicam Print Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, Forecast Channel, News Channel, and Nintendo Channel discontinued.
    • 2013-01-17 January 17, 2013
  • Amazon Instant Video Channel released.
    • 2012-11-15 December 10, 2012
  • YouTube Channel released.
    • 2012-11-15 November 15, 2012
  • YouTube Channel released.
    • 2012-02-16 February 16, 2012
  • Hulu Plus Channel released.
    • 2011-07-24 July 24, 2011
  • Television Friend Channel discontinued due to the shutdown of analog television broadcasts in Japan.
    • 2011-03-16 March 16, 2011
  • Nintendo Channel updated:
  • *Software title information for the Nintendo 3DS System
    • 2011-03-09 March 9, 2011
  • Nintendo Channel updated:
  • *Software title information for the Nintendo 3DS System
    • 2010-10-18 October 18, 2010
  • Netflix Channel released.
    • 2012-01-09 January 9, 2012
  • Netflix Channel released.
    • 2009-11-18 November 18, 2009
  • BBC iPlayer Channel released:
  • *Customers in the UK given access to BBC iPlayer.
    • 2009-10-20 October 20, 2009 §
  • Wii Shop Channel updated:
  • *For customers to retrieve 500 points towards one NES game for the purchase of the Internet Channel.
  • *Launch of the Connection Ambassador Promotion.
    • 2009-09-09 September 9, 2009
  • Today and Tomorrow Channel released.
    • 2009-09-01 September 1, 2009
  • Internet Channel updated:
  • *Browser now uses Adobe Flash Lite 3.1.
  • *This channel is now a free download.
  • *Updated version uses fewer blocks.
    • 2009-09-14 September 14, 2009
  • Nintendo Channel updated:
  • *Updated version uses fewer blocks on both the channel and data file.
  • *Users can now do recommendations on registered games inserted in their Nintendo DS system via download.
  • *Users can bookmark their favorite games.
  • *Videos can be set for either high or normal quality.
  • *Users can view recommendations from other users.
  • *Users can view records of Wii software they've played and recommended.
    • 2009-07-15 July 15, 2009
  • Nintendo Channel updated:
  • *Updated version uses fewer blocks on both the channel and data file.
  • *Users can now do recommendations on registered games inserted in their Nintendo DS system via download.
  • *Users can bookmark their favorite games.
  • *Videos can be set for either high or normal quality.
  • *Users can view recommendations from other users.
  • *Users can view records of Wii software they've played and recommended.
    • 2009-05-26 May 26, 2009
  • Demae Channel released.
    • 2009-05-01 May 1, 2009
  • Wii no Ma Channel released.
    • 2008-12-05 December 5, 2008
  • Wii Speak Channel released.
  • *Wii Download Ticket required.
    • 2008-12-02 December 2, 2008
  • Today and Tomorrow Channel released.
    • 2008-11-18 November 18, 2008
  • Nintendo Channel updated:
  • * A behind-the-scenes enhancement was made.
    • 2008-11-12 November 18, 2008
  • Nintendo Channel updated:
  • * A behind-the-scenes enhancement was made.
    • 2008-07-23 July 23, 2008
  • Digicam Print Channel released.
    • 2008-06-26 June 26, 2008
  • Daigasso! Band Brothers DX Speaker Channel released.
    • 2008-04-27 April 27, 2008
  • Mario Kart Channel released.
    • 2008-04-24 April 24, 2008
  • Mario Kart Channel released.
    • 2008-04-11 April 11, 2008
  • Mario Kart Channel released.
    • 2008-04-10 April 10, 2008
  • Mario Kart Channel released.
    • 2008-03-04 March 4, 2008
  • Television Friend Channel released.
    • 2008-01-30 January 30, 2008
  • Check Mii Out Channel updated:
  • * In the Posting Plaza, users can now easily find all the Miis they have posted, without the need to enter codes.
  • * When viewing a Mii Artisan's profile, a user can now find all Miis posted by that Artisan.
  • * If the judging of a contest is cancelled and returned to later, any Miis selected previously for the contest will be retained.
  • * Parental Controls are now supported in the channel. If a user chooses to block the "exchange of user generated content" from the Parental Controls menu in Wii Settings, users will be prompted to enter the Parental Controls PIN to enter the channel.
  • * The main menu of the channel has a ticker, that warns that the content of the channel may offend.
  • * When viewing Miis in the Posting Plaza under the "Popular" category, 500 of the most popular Miis over the past two weeks can now be viewed, instead of 50.
  • * When using the Mii search feature, the Miis Entry Number is retained on the Entry Number screen. If the Mii searched for is not found, re-entry of the number is not necessary, making it easier to modify the search.
    • 2007-12-10 December 20, 2007
  • News Channel: Updated to have an increased number of news feeds to the channel, sourced from a larger number of news resources and agencies.
    • 2007-12-1010 December 2007 §
  • Photo Channel 1.1 released.
    • 2008-05-21 May 21, 2008
  • Wii Fit Channel released.
    • 2008-05-08 May 8, 2008
  • Wii Fit Channel released.
    • 2008-04-25 April 25, 2008
  • Wii Fit Channel released.
    • 2007-12-01 December 1, 2007
  • Wii Fit Channel released.
    • 2008-05-30 May 30, 2008
  • Nintendo Channel released.
    • 2008-05-07 May 7, 2008
  • Nintendo Channel released.
    • 2007-11-27 November 27, 2007
  • Nintendo Channel released.
    • 2007-11-12 November 12, 2007
  • Check Mii Out Channel released.
    • 2007-10-10 October 10, 2007 §
  • Everybody Votes Channel: Updated to improve efficiency and voting detail.
  • Internet Channel: Updated to include USB keyboard support.
    • 2007-08-10 August 10, 2007
  • released.
  • *The channel had preview videos of gameplay and had also allowed the user to view promotional artwork by moving the Wii Remote pointer across the screen while holding the "A" button.
  • *As of the game's release, the features of this channel have been removed, replaced with a message suggesting that the channel should be deleted.
    • 2007-08-06 August 6, 2007 §
  • Forecast Channel: Weather forecast for the selected region will now be displayed on the Forecast Channel icon on the Wii Menu.
  • News Channel: News headlines added to the News Channel icon on the Wii Menu.
  • Wii Shop Channel: Search function on Virtual Console enhanced.
    • 2007-04-11 April 11, 2007
  • Internet Channel: Final Version released.
    • 2007-02-13 February 13, 2007
  • Everybody Votes Channel released.
    • 2007-01-26 January 26, 2007 §
  • News Channel released.
    • 2006-12-22 December 22, 2006
  • Internet Channel: Trial Version released.
    • 2006-12-19 December 19, 2006 §
  • Forecast Channel released.