Netflix Streaming Coming to Wii in Spring

Metal Mario · 01-13-2010, 11:01 AM

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Netflix's instant video streaming service will soon be available on the Wii.

Nintendo and Netflix will announce on Wednesday that the movie rental company's streaming video service is heading to the Wii this spring. Over 17,000 television shows and films will be available for instant viewing on the Wii once the service becomes available.

To access instant streaming a free Netflix software disc will need to be inserted into the Wii console. Because the Wii lacks the processing power for streaming HD video, Wii owners will only have access to standard-definition video content using the upcoming service. The online video service will be available to Netflix subscribers who pay at least $9 dollars a month.

Netflix's chief executive Reed Hastings stated that the rental company's, "growth in the last two years has been propelled in large part by our investments in streaming content and in the streaming platform." Furthermore, he believes that, "when the Wii application ships, it's going to really open up a large additional opportunity."

In addition, Hastings mentioned that bringing Netflix to the Wii was not a simple task because of the system's unique architecture. Bringing instant streaming to the Wii took, "a long time of experimentation and refinement."

Reggie Fils-Aime, President and CEO of Nintendo of America commented that the partnership with Netflix, "is a continuation of an effort to bring more and more entertainment to consumers who interact with the Wii."

Redshirt · 01-13-2010, 12:45 PM

Sounds cool, but I probably won't use it.

**Valigarmander** · 01-13-2010, 01:46 PM

Too bad I don't watch movies.

***Marilink*** · 01-13-2010, 02:28 PM

That is a really good idea. Good for Nintendo, good for Netflix...horrible for Blockbuster.

Metal Mario · 01-13-2010, 03:13 PM

I'll probably be taking advantage of this.

Panfan · 01-13-2010, 03:44 PM

**** Blockbuster. Video game rentals are almost $10 now.

Glux · 01-13-2010, 04:37 PM

I probably could take advantage of this... Maybe I could convince my family to try it out.

Dizzy · 01-13-2010, 04:52 PM

D=

*brickshat*

Luigiman7 · 01-13-2010, 05:30 PM

I wouldn't use this. I could do it on the pee ess three.

Dizzy · 01-13-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Leave Bond To Me

pee ess three.

This is useful for people who do not have more than one current-gen systems.

**NintendoNut** · 01-13-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Valigarmander

Too bad I don't watch movies.

This, to be honest. I suppose its a good thing, since I believe this is also on the PS3 (correct me if I'm wrong. If I'm right then, well, leave me alone)

Redshirt · 01-13-2010, 06:46 PM

Great, I told my dad about this, and he thinks it's a good idea. Now he'll get it set up and always be coming in my room wanting to watch some show.

chibimod3 · 01-13-2010, 08:27 PM

This could be useful if you like movies. Its a good play on Nintendo. Playing more to the family friendly console. Actually I'm surprised they waited this long.

**Loot** · 01-14-2010, 02:36 AM

Now if only the Wii could do true HD support...

01-13-2010, 05:30 PM	#9
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01-13-2010, 12:45 PM	#2
Redshirt Wiggidy Wack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: A place with things Gender: Posts: 16,699 Thanks: 703 Thanked 1,006 Times in 695 Posts Blog Entries: 50	Sounds cool, but I probably won't use it.

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Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Too bad I don't watch movies.

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*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,822 Times in 1,007 Posts	That is a really good idea. Good for Nintendo, good for Netflix...horrible for Blockbuster.

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Redshirt Wiggidy Wack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: A place with things Gender: Posts: 16,699 Thanks: 703 Thanked 1,006 Times in 695 Posts Blog Entries: 50	Great, I told my dad about this, and he thinks it's a good idea. Now he'll get it set up and always be coming in my room wanting to watch some show.

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chibimod3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The bottom of a Dr. Pepper bottle Gender: Posts: 497 Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	This could be useful if you like movies. Its a good play on Nintendo. Playing more to the family friendly console. Actually I'm surprised they waited this long.

01-14-2010, 02:36 AM	#14
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