As it Extra money to access internet and go on websites on my wii?

[TStodden]

Nintendo doesn't charge anything for basic online services like using the Internet Channel. However, other services like Netflix & Hulu are extra, but those are special subscriptions from those sites (not from Nintendo). Nintendo does give you a heads up about any possible extra charges (usually by slapping the Red NWC logo), but these are usually Premium DLC stuff.


Your sister isn't completely wrong here, Nintendo did originally charge 500 NP ($5) for the Internet Channel. HOWEVER, they change the price to free around September, 2009 & gave everybody who paid for it a free NES VC title of their choice (as cost-free form of a refund). This might be why your sister says it's "extra".

I will note that Internet Channel is fairly outdated by today's standards, so you may not enjoy as many sites that utilize Flash or advanced web programming.


Hope this helps!