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Pachter: Netflix on Wii within a year photo

Videogame analyst and skilled huntsman Michael Pachter has been shining his crystal balls once again and peering into the future, predicting that the recent Netflix/PS3 partnership has paved the way for the streaming service's appearance on Nintendo's Wii.

"We anticipate that a similar arrangement will be announced for the Wii in the next 12 months," declares the soothsayer. "We believe that the exclusive arrangement limits Netflix’s ability to appear on the 'dashboard' for the PS3 or the Wii, but because both devices have open architecture Internet browsers built-in, the solution proposed for the PS3 would likely not violate the terms of Microsoft’s exclusivity."

I'm sure Netflix wants to get on as many platforms as possible, and with this newfound ability to get around Microsoft's exclusivity arrangement, perhaps a Wii version of Netflix is indeed coming. That said, would you really want to use your Wii of all things to stream TV shows and movies? A fun waggle system it is, a flexible media hub it ain't.


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CapnCrunk's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:26
CapnCrunk
I'm able to watch DVDs on my Wii, and it's probably as capable as the original Xbox which I've streamed media on. If Ninty was hip they'd do it, it's certainly possible.
Wheatspin's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:28
Wheatspin
"hey, PS3 and 360 are copying our wiimote, why don't we copy them with netflix"
ChickenNow's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:34
ChickenNow
This is the same guy that said Borderlands was being "sent out to die".

Oh yea, he's ALSO the guy who said iPhone games are a fad but afterwards claimed that the ipod touch was a huge threat to publishers...

I want to do this guy's job. I have enough knowledge and surf the internet enough to make balls off predictions and get plenty of coverage.
Phantom Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:34
Phantom Spaceman
Just imagine, being able to stream videos in glorious 100p!
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:34
GoldenGamerXero
Is this going to happen before or after the Wii HD?
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:35
Monodi
A year? I give them six months maximum.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:35
Xzyliac
@Wheatspin
What?

Anyways back to a loose form of reality (a reality where I think Patcher is right on the money), I think this easily doable and I hope Nintendo cooperates. I can already stream decently with TVersity so I can't see why this wouldn't be possible other than Nintendo being all isolationist.
shawn is boring's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:36
shawn is boring
It can't even play the dvd's I already have
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:39
Monodi
ChickenNow's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:40
ChickenNow
@Xzyliac "other than Nintendo being all isolationist."

Like they have been since they've been in the industry? Nintendo has always been almost 100% proprietary and private. If Nintendo wanted a movie streaming service they would either make their own or not make one at all.

Reggie would say: "Wii users don't NEED Netflix, it's about the games" or something along the lines of that. Nintendo doesn't want a living room multimedia hub, they just want a gaming console for the whole family.
Zulu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:42
Zulu
"call me now for your free reading"
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:43
Xzyliac
@ChickenNow
STOP KILLING MY DREAMS!!!
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:44
Black Nexus
So patcher continues to throw darts a a board filled with guesse and gets paid well for it.I"ll admit I'm a tad envious of his job.
jamBOT's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:44
jamBOT
No. There's no (decent) memory in the Wii for all that. It doesn't even play DVD's nor is it HD.
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:49
Magnalon
What everyone else said.

Just buy a 360 OR PS3 if you want Netflix. If you don't own either, you're already missing out on a lot.
Super Drybones's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:03
Super Drybones
Hey games I'm totally not bias because I only own a Wii, but I must say, if it has obscure Japanese porn I'm totally getting it.
Zulu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:09
Zulu
I like how your header has been altered to blatantly represent the look of the Wii.
Reien's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:11
Reien
Jim - I know it's a slow news day, but please stop posting about this guy.
Czech Monster's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:17
Czech Monster
I predict XBOX LIVE will be $39.99 within a year. You can take that to the bank!
electric goldfish's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:23
electric goldfish
That would be very nice....
Czech Monster's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:26
Czech Monster
I have been paying that for the past 3 years :P Who asks shall receive!
Gilgamesh1317's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:28
Gilgamesh1317
Again, don't care about any of this stuff until Netflix get their shit together and come to the UK/Europe.

All these big video streaming sites and movie streaming sites are always "NO NON-AMERICANS ALLOWED", it's frigging aggravating.
WormFOODx's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:29
WormFOODx
Playing Netflix on my Wii already. Same with Netflix on my PS3.

THANKS PLAYON AND MEDIAMALL!
trsspidey's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:43
trsspidey
Jim...

a BLURRY picture of the Netflix logo?


I C WAT U DID THAR

hahaha can't believe no one else noticed.

also...
fuck you the wii doesn't make my games OR movies blurry.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:45
Xzyliac
@WormFOODx
Dude PlayOn sucks. Half yhe reason I got Netflix is because PlayOn just wasn't worth the time. And TVersity did that Plus thing which totally fucked with how I had everything set up.

The only media streaming I do anymore is the (surprisingly excellent) streaming feature on Vuze.

@jamBOT
Like everyone else said you can play DVDs on the Wii. Just not officially. The hardware is there. It's just a software issue. And what does that have to do with Netflix?
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:45
BluDesign
So Pachters making predictions based on his ability to do research on Google?

I remember making a similar claim yesterday and getting told that I was full of shit. I'm adding "Internet vidjya gamez analist" to my linkedin profile.

What does it matter where Netflix shows up?

It's $9 for streaming AND the standard DVD service. And there's already 6 sub-$200 devices on the market that already have netflix tied in along with additional streaming media features.

I think the only company our there that isn't considering adding Netflix is Blockbuster and their On Demand box. And they really ought to look into adding Netflix to that. It's damn nice and awfully convenient.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:46
Tubatic
I could dig it.

In my current setup, my Wii hangs out on the living room TV, which happens to be mad SD (like, picture tube, dude). So, having a netflix conduit right there would be pretty sweet. The Nintendo Channel has had some decent quality streaming on it recently, I could definitely see some solid, lower-than-HD streaming happening there, at least.
SoraX911's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:48
SoraX911
Agree with CapnCrunk here in saying that Wii is, aside from capable, just good enough too pull it off. and from watching online movies via the internet channel (at least an hour long or so before memory issue) I say they should try to bring it over(Nintendo should have a large base so i can't see them not trying this). Or if not, for Nintendo to bring either the [Television Friend Channel] or the [Wii No Ma, Living room? Channel] and maybe if it can work the [Damae Channel,FoodDelivery] cause i would love so pizza right now.
ScanCase's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 13:30
ScanCase
I don't really get why every one has their panties in a bunch about who gets netflix or not. Everyone can watch it on their computer to begin with at any resolution they want. So what that Wii and PS3 get netflix, it doesn't matter.
Onlineatron's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 13:33
Onlineatron
Ahhh analysts... how you amuse me so.

It's hilarious when you read that an analyst has said something that is outright, factually wrong.

The disk based solution has nothing to do with MS exclusivity deal. It is merely a way of getting the service onto PS3 quicker (November) instead of waiting to make an APP.
Onlineatron's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 13:33
Onlineatron
Ahhh analysts... how you amuse me so.

It's hilarious when you read that an analyst has said something that is outright, factually wrong.

The disk based solution has nothing to do with MS exclusivity deal. It is merely a way of getting the service onto PS3 quicker (November) instead of waiting to make an APP.
http://www.vg247.com/2009/10/27/disc-free-integrated-netflix-coming-to-ps3-next-year/
agentgray's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 13:56
agentgray
And we keep giving this guy internet-time why?
Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:04
Face
I don't really care about this on any platform. I bought them to play games on. This whole "media hub" thing is nonsense to me until they can competently and conveniently handle all my entertainment in one box for a reasonable price. If I was really that bothered I'd connect my PC to my tv.
Comrade Snarky's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 17:26
Comrade Snarky
Because Pachter was totally right about Borderlands flopping, right?

Seriously, stop with these posts.
RBinator's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 21:04
RBinator
Shouldn't DVD playback be officially enabled on the Wii before it gets Netflix? If hackers can get DVD playback on the system, why can't Nintendo? Steaming is only a small part of the Netflix experience.
beardenvier's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 21:19
beardenvier
Why can't they stream to the rest of the world too, bastiches :(
Solgrim's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 22:13
Solgrim
Might as well come out on the PS2 as well. Right?
Kalmah's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 22:18
Kalmah
The Wii can't even play standard solid CD DVDs. I can see that getting nowhere.
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