![]() Opera is putting in most of the work with the Wii browser, so it's not really drawing too many resources away from Nintendo. I don't see the problem with browsing a news site on my TV in my bedroom rather than going downstairs to the PC. It's just something where you can browse sites away from your computer. Of course Nintendo assumes you have a PC as well. ![]() Why bother? You are stuck surfing the web in 480p resolution. The amount of effort it would take to make one could be better spent on something other than a weak novelty. I think Microsoft understands if you have a 360 and a internet connection you probably have a PC also. I hope Microsoft sticks to the focus of gaming and media it makes much more sense than worrying about a web browser. I wouldn't be surprised in the future when they "unlock" XNA for non-creator's club members to download someone comes up with an XNA based browser (although whether or not that's possible I'd have no clue, if XNA 360 can't access network functions then it wouldn't be). I have a Wii though and I'm surprised how well their Opera based browser works, even flash seems to work flawlessly (even youtube videos). There's no big reason to release a web browser, but I do see why some people would find it useful, especially if their console is in a different area of their house then their PC, but that isn't the case for me. Although with the PS3, and Wii both having web browsers (The Wii browser was released today) there might be some pressure for Microsoft to release one. Is there any plans for one? Doesn't the Wii and PS3 have an integrated web browser? :whistle: Microsoft has done a great job with XBOX Live, Media Center Extensions, and the XBOX Live Marketplace (although, I don't agree w/ their prices and DRM strategy for the videos).
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