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Nintendo TVii - Japanese launch, service details

by rawmeatcowboy
27 November 2012
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- due out on Dec. 8th
- joint venture with IPG
- involves usage of Syndicated G Guide with IPG, the Interactive Program Guide company
- call up various information regarding television programs
- check for TV listings while watching TV. Nintendo TVii
- can also be used even when not watching TV or while you're in the middle of playing a game
- selecting a TV program from the program listings will allow you to view its contents, performing actors and actresses, and related programs
- clicking on the actor or actress will let you view detailed information, such as their profile along with additional programs that they are scheduled to appear in
- buy a 100-yen DLC pack to unlock channel changing features
- you can also use the GamePad's TV remote feature instead, which is free
- search for shows that you can watch soon
- allows for searching from keyboards, such as a show's genre or a person's name
- add shows, people, or genres to your favorites list
- recommendations will analyze your inclinations towards shows, then introduce you to them as recommendations

Check out more pics of the service here

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