Nintendo Wii U web browser will be capable of running either on your TV or via the Gamepad screen, and will support single-touch screen functionality. Multi-touch won't be supported. You will not be able to download/save or upload videos or pictures. The browser will also not support plug-ins, such as flash, although it will support HTML 5 and, according to benchmarks, it outperforms current consoles and even Internet Explorer 10 on PC by a significant margin.
The data posted on HTML5test.com shows the following info:
Nintendo also confirmed the browser's multitasking support with games, so you will be able to pause a game, launch the browser to search for tips on the game you're playing, and then re-enter the game right where you left off.
Wii U release date: November 18 in the US, and November 30 in Europe.
Wii U price: $299 for the basic model, £230 in UK
Here's an old video demo of Wii U web browser:
The data posted on HTML5test.com shows the following info:
Wii U browser 323 + 8
Internet Explorer 10 320 + 6
Chrome 22 434 + 13
Xbox 360 Internet Explorer 9 120 + 5
Nintendo 3DS NetFront 109 + 0
iOS 6 Safari 486 + 9
Internet Explorer 10 320 + 6
Chrome 22 434 + 13
Xbox 360 Internet Explorer 9 120 + 5
Nintendo 3DS NetFront 109 + 0
iOS 6 Safari 486 + 9
Nintendo also confirmed the browser's multitasking support with games, so you will be able to pause a game, launch the browser to search for tips on the game you're playing, and then re-enter the game right where you left off.
Wii U release date: November 18 in the US, and November 30 in Europe.
Wii U price: $299 for the basic model, £230 in UK
Here's an old video demo of Wii U web browser: