NES Hacks

Why rely on a map to help with your geography when you can use Google Earth? On that note, why use a PC to check Google Earth when you have a perfectly good Wii sitting right beside you? Yes, this is exactly what you’re thinking of. Developers Paul and Wagener have managed to create a program which allows you to view Google Earth on your Wii. Don’t believe how awesome it is? We have a video proving how well it works:

Version 2

Changes:

• Removed Google images (captcha problem)
• Added OpenStreetMap images
• Way faster downloading of tiles
• disappearing cursor problem fixed (since latest libogc was used)
• Cool new icon (thanks Wilsoff)
• Other cool stuff

Now, if we could get a GPS Tracking feature on the Wii, and live traffic updates…

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