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These channels are part of my childhood memories. I would scour through the content in these channels every Friday night after school. Furthermore, they illust

These channels are part of my childhood memories. I would scour through the content in these channels every Friday night after school. Furthermore, they illustrate Nintendo's capability in creating engaging UI/UX. Before iPhone apps became prevalent, Nintendo was able to design simple, pleasing UI with their own Nintendo personality. Unlike apps nowadays, the accompanying music was memorable; Wii Shopping Channel music remains popular on YouTube recommendation algorithms. Despite the rise of smart TVs later, they still haven't captured the magic one would feel touching a Nintendo Wii Channel. UI designers can learn much from engaging with them.

mdwalters 3y ago
Very true. My family had our Wii since 2006 (according to the Wii Message Board), and we really loved it. I'm glad people are reviving these channels, it makes the Wii much more than a paperweight in 2023.
ytch 3y ago
In some interview, Mr. Iwata said that he want Wii to be a part of living room[1], rather than a game console that may look out of place. Comparing to other consoles around 2000, He accomplished this goal successfully. [1] https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-E3-2011-Special-Edition-Wii-U/E3-2011-Special-Edition-Wii-U/1-Looking-Beyond-Wii/1-Looking-Beyond-Wii-205181.html https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-E3-2011-Spe...
- HeckFeck 3y ago
  C.f. "Xbox is the new water cooler"
robertlagrant 3y ago
THAT'S what that music is. Thank you.