Opera browser for Nintendo Wii has become free

September 30, 2009 - Oslo, Norway - Nintendo’s European division begins September 1, 2009 with the free distribution of Opera’s Internet Browser based browser for the Wii game console. Previously, to access the Internet Channel, users had to pay 500 Wii-points through the Wii Shop Channel service. Wii owners who purchased access to the Internet Channel before September 1, Nintendo in October will offer to choose an NES-game from the list of Virtual Console projects to purchase for saved Wii-points.

Opera for Wii is a unique browser focused on the whole family. By controlling the Opera browser using the Wii Remote controller, users can access email, photos, flash videos and other web resources. Opera for Wii provides convenient work with web pages on TV screens. For the first time Opera browser for Wii with a unique scaling technology was introduced during the announcement of the Internet Channel service.

“We are honored to be part of the success of the revolutionary Nintendo console. Accessing the Internet from any device, anywhere, is our long-term strategic goal, and the partnership with Nintendo brings you closer to it, ”said Jon von Techner, CEO of Opera Software. “The last barrier to using the Internet Channel service has been overcome, and now a full-fledged Internet is available for a much larger number of owners of the Wii console.”
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In order to download the Internet Channel, just go to the web portal of the Wii Shop Channel, while the Wii game console must be connected to the Internet. You can learn about getting NES games for free using the Wii Message Board panel, on the Nintendo website, or by contacting Nintendo support.

About Opera Software ASA
The company Opera Software ASA has opened up new possibilities for viewing web pages on PCs, mobile phones and other Internet devices. The cross-platform browser technology developed by Opera is known for its functionality, standards compliance and small size. At the same time, it provides users with fast, secure and dynamic Internet access. The main office of Opera Software is located in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the exchange code OPERA. More information is available at: www.opera.com

useful links
Official blog, Russian-speaking community Opera: my.opera.com/russian
Opera's blog on Habrahabr.ru: habrahabr.ru/company/opera
Community Opera in the social network VKontakte.ru: vkontakte.ru/club15122
Make the Internet better! “Choose Opera” blog [EN]: www.chooseopera.com
Opera's microblog on Twitter [EN]: www.twitter.com/opera