HomeNewsFeaturesJobsEducationResourcesDirectory

Nintendo unveils Wii photo service

Nintendo has announced that it will offer a new online photo service in partnership with Fujifilm.

The new feature will allow console owners to upload and print photos via the internet, by transferring pictures from a camera's memory card.

Users will be able to create and order individual prints, photo albums and name cards that can display either a photo or a Mii, users can also select use six different templates including Super Mario series characters.

All orders that are placed will go through to Fujifilm who will handle payment, production and delivery of the photos. Wii points cannot be used to place an order and console owners will have to use a credit card.

Currently this service is only available in Japan but there are plans to make it available worldwide, however no dates have been announced.

Comments

To view other users comments, you must be logged in to a GamesIndustry.biz Network account.


In Related News

Nintendo

Nintendo sponsors new Five quiz show

Wii Sports Resort sells over 350,000 in four days

Nintendo confirms implementation of 'demo play' tech

Newsletter Signup

Sign up to the FREE GamesIndustry Newsletter and receive a comprehensive round-up of industry news and info.


GamesIndustry.biz is the world's most read and influential games industry website. But don't just take our word for it!

"When I lived in the US, I had a habit of checking GamesIndustry.biz first thing in the morning for the latest news, to take advantage of the site's base in Europe. After I moved to Japan, I still find myself checking the site first thing in the morning. I presume this is due to the quality of articles and opinion pieces, as much as great industry news coverage."

Shuhei Yoshida, President, Sony Worldwide Studios

Latest announcements courtesy of GamesPress
GamesIndustry.biz is a proud supporter of GamesAid.
Editor
Matt Martin
Display Advertising
Richard Sturgess
Classified Job Postings
Scott MacKintosh

Find out more

Hosted by dx.net

GamesIndustry.biz is hosted by dx.net.