Wii, Xbox 360 Receive System Updates

In an odd though entirely meaningless coincidence, Microsoft and Nintendo both issued system updates for those with internet-connected Xbox 360s and Wiis. Bringing the Wii's system firmware up to 3.0, the latest update streamlines the Wii Shop Channel interface, allowing users to more easily navigate the store and search through its many offerings. A digital clock has been added to the main Wii menu, along with scrolling headlines in the News Channel box and an indicator of current weather conditions in the Forecast Channel box. Previously, one needed to enter the respective channel for said information. The Xbox 360 update, meanwhile, is far less substantial. According to Xbox Live director of programming Larry Hyrb--better known as Major Nelson--it only adds support for the wireless guitars that will be released alongside Neversoft's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Harmonix's Rock Band later this fall. A more feature-packed update is still expected to hit this year.