Miiverse available on PC and smartphones

Nintendo has launched a web-based version of Miiverse, so now users can access the Wii U social network on PC and smartphones.

Members away from their Wii U can log in to the Miiverse and view discussions and pictures for the first time.

The web version is currently in beta, so users can sign in with their Nintendo Network IDs and post comments on existing threads, but they can't create new posts yet.

Strangely the Miiverse is still not available to view on the 3DS, but full compatibility with the handheld is expected later this year.

Nintendo has also spoken of releasing a smartphone app for the Miiverse, although that seems a while off yet.