Wii's News Channel is "a missed opportunity"

Although Nintendo has been keen to portray Wii as a games machine first and foremost, the launch of an Web browser, plus weather and news channels is turning it into a connected media device.

However, the News Channel gets the thumbs down over on WiiWii, for a lack of actual news stories, as well as too-slow updates and a lack of Web 2.0 widgetry.

“I’d like to see a more personalised channel, with you able to specify what subjects / regions you’re interested in, and have news on those from multiple sources…”

For the full review, head on over to WiiWii.