Opera have confirmed their web-browser for the Wii will come pre-loaded onto the system's Flash memory!

Wii web-browser developers Opera have revealed the software will be saved onto the console's Flash ROM, not needing to be saved on a separate card as the DS version is. This also means it can be launched in just a few seconds.

The company have stated that navigation should be "easier than using Opera on a desktop". The browser will integrate its 'unique rendering technologies' to compensate for the lower resolution of TVs and the added distance of the user from the TV screen- expect the interface to be simplified and fonts enlargened.

The browser will be able to surf the full net and execute applications using technologies such as AJAX as well. While the software will support the same web standards as desktop versions of the browser and include Javascript, the company declined to comment if plug-ins such as Flash will be supported.

To confirm, you will not have to buy Opera as an external item, as it will be available within Wii upon purchase. Hoorah!

Thanks to R-E reader Christian Riley for the heads-up on this.