After the endless speculation, it has finally been confirmed that movie streaming service Netflix is coming to the Wii. Nintendo's system will now join the Xbox 360 and the PS3 in offering instant-access movies and television shows in HD ... oh, wait, not in HD.
Like the PS3, the Wii's Netflix service will require a free software disc in order to run the service. The Wii, of course, has no HD capabilities so it won't be able to compete with the Netflix services already provided by the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Still, since the majority of Wii owners are idiots, this version of Netflix will probably be amazing new technology to them.
There you have it, Netflix has finally come to the Wii and it will look slightly rubbish. At least we can finally stop hearing about this one.
Nintendo Wii to Add Netflix Service for Streaming Video [New York Times]
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7:30 AM on 01.13.2010
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I wonder if there will eventually be a Netflix channel on the Wii, much like the PS3 disc is temporary.
It's not that big of a deal not having HD. I'd venture a guess that 80-90% of the content on Netflix instant watch is SD anyway.
I know that I rarely watch anything that's HD instant watch through my 360.
But, still, cool announcement.
Yup, yup, yup.
It's good to hear this. I feel like as long as Netflix is around this is going to become a new standard on home consoles which would be wicked.
Half of wii owners are morons? Great job once again for being a troll Jim. And just trying to get fans riled up to get more comments than everyone else.
The majority of anything are idiots. Ever seen plants. They fucking stand still when I shoot at them. Fucking morons.
Giving them a movie player is a step in the right direction for the continued relevance of the Wii since the game quality slid into the toilet sometime ago.
C'mon Jim. I get sarcasm, I get funny douchebaggery, I even get trolling for lulz when it's directed to idiots. But calling Wii owners "idiots," and "this version of Netflix will probably be amazing new technology to them," is just being an asshole.
But then again the British are idiots.
He deserves it...
The vast majority of any console ownership are idiots. Have you not played on XBL with random people? The amount of idiots on there is staggering. Just listening to those people will lower your IQ by 10 points, LOL!
Three "i"s, and I meant because his posts all have a grouchy ring about them. I think Jim just got up on the wrong side of the bed. And then James Cameron pissed in his Frosted Flakes.
Why do some people make sucha big deal about it not being in HD. Better than nothing right?
I might, of course, just be an idiot. Since I own a Wii and all...
And the SD content dosn't look that bad, unless you have a huge 40inch tv or sit too close then you most likly wont notice it that much.
Well, we got 1 thing that needs wii for full service, now for the twitter channel, facebook channel and last fm channel...
Just to get it out there, I'm a PC gamer first and foremost, but I do have my Wii gathering dust like the majority of us as well as a PS3.
No. I really don't care much about it either. I mean, look how long console HD has been available on computers. However, the smaller the resolution, the bigger of a deal it is when it gets an increase. Like how the increase from the super nintendo's resolution to the N64's was a big deal, but how the increase from the N64's to the Gamecube's wasn't.
Honestly, this was just news Jim had to post, and do some insulting to, since apparently has some consistent beef with Nintendo not catering to him and the "hardcore"'s every whim.
I have used this on my PS3, and (@Tubatic), I have never had an issue with buffer times. It has been instantaneous every time. How's your connection with online games?
Anyway, good news for wii owners. Won't be surprised if this is the fastest selling form of netflix.
I don't even need to read these comments for more humor, this article was enough. I just worked nine hours and this is the first thing I read; thanks.