Netflix began e-mailing out shipping confirmations for the disc you'll need to access the service's instant streaming feature on the Wii this morning. How do I know? Check this out.
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The Nintendo Wii is a home video game console released on November 19, 2006. The Wii's main selling point was the innovative use of motion controls that its signature Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers allowed for. It became the best selling home console of its respective generation of hardware.
Netflix Starts Shipping Wii Streaming Discs
Netflix began e-mailing out shipping confirmations for the disc you'll need to access the service's instant streaming feature on the Wii this morning. How do I know? Check this out.
" It's cool that Netflix streaming is coming to Wii and all, but I cannot see why anyone would do this unless they only own a Wii. You're gonna get a way better output on any of the other consoles or PC. "Very true, but hear my cool story bro.
I just got netflix, and I got it set up on my 360 (which I don't use for streaming, because it's hooked up to my PC monitor), and my PS3 (which is connected to my HD tv).
I want a Wii disk so I can set up my big white paper weight in my garage so I can watch movies while I exercise.
Very true, but hear my cool story bro. I just got netflix, and I got it set up on my 360 (which I don't use for streaming, because it's hooked up to my PC monitor), and my PS3 (which is connected to my HD tv). I want a Wii disk so I can set up my big white paper weight in my garage so I can watch movies while I exercise. "I also think that's a cool story. I'm gonna get Netflix within the year I think so I can then catch up on random TV shows that way instead of going to random websites that may or may not be of legal in their purpose.
I got my email today too, I use it on my 360. But because I have a wii I should have Netflix for it also just to use it to its full potential.
I probably won't use it. First of all, the quality is probably going to really stink. Second of all, I already have it on my PS3, so there really isn't a need for another one.
" It's cool that Netflix streaming is coming to Wii and all, but I cannot see why anyone would do this unless they only own a Wii. You're gonna get a way better output on any of the other consoles or computron. "You kinda just answered your own question.
" It's cool that Netflix streaming is coming to Wii and all, but I cannot see why anyone would do this unless they only own a Wii. You're gonna get a way better output on any of the other consoles or computron. "In my case it is helpful because the PS3 ,360, and my PC are hooked up in my game room whereas the Wii is hooked up downstairs in the family room where my kids watch TV.
" Is it bad that I ordered a disk despite not having a Wii? :p "No sir. Just take the disc to a friend's house that has a Wii.
Also, I'm hoping that the Netflix/Microsoft contract ends soon so the PS3 and Wii can get their own streaming channels/apps instead of relying on the disc.
Also, I hope DS Netflix comes soon.
This makes perfect sense to Netflix from a business perspective, if they can tap into Wii's userbase they can make a lot more money than they are currently.
The DS can't support regular video playback without extra hardware. :( Even with moonshell you have to convert your files to a gimped format just to play, and that is an offline client." @SpikeSpiegel said:
" Is it bad that I ordered a disk despite not having a Wii? :p "No sir. Just take the disc to a friend's house that has a Wii. Also, I'm hoping that the Netflix/Microsoft contract ends soon so the PS3 and Wii can get their own streaming channels/apps instead of relying on the disc. Also, I hope DS Netflix comes soon. "
The PSP on the other hand can support mp4's and has a fully functional
(albeit buggy) flash video streamer called PSPTube. I like to see it work for all systems, but the DS is unlikely. Maybe the 3-DS if it turns out to be an actual hardware upgrade.
" @rjayb89 said:They are doing pretty well by being concentrated in one region. Especially considering their business, keeping it one region is the best choice unless you get enough money to afford crossing the border and dealing withh licensing." Those Netflix fellers know how to do business. "I live in Canada so I don't think they do. "
" @Emilio said:Well the DSi does support mp4s... in audio. When I heard of the idea of Netflix on "DS", I mostly thought about the DSi and DSi XL as the main hardware for it.The DS can't support regular video playback without extra hardware. :( Even with moonshell you have to convert your files to a gimped format just to play, and that is an offline client. The PSP on the other hand can support mp4's and has a fully functional (albeit buggy) flash video streamer called PSPTube. I like to see it work for all systems, but the DS is unlikely. Maybe the 3-DS if it turns out to be an actual hardware upgrade. "" @SpikeSpiegel said:
" Is it bad that I ordered a disk despite not having a Wii? :p "No sir. Just take the disc to a friend's house that has a Wii. Also, I'm hoping that the Netflix/Microsoft contract ends soon so the PS3 and Wii can get their own streaming channels/apps instead of relying on the disc. Also, I hope DS Netflix comes soon. "
I don't think anything is impossible when it comes to video game hardware.
Got my disc in the mail, booted it up and hey, it is Netflix on the Wii. The menus are basic, almost like the Xbox 360 but a lot simpler in the UI, almost bland looking. Streaming works pretty well for it running in SD. In the end, it works fine but I will still use my Xbox 360 because of its HD capabilities. One plus I will give Netflix on the Wii is the complete silence compared to the roaring beast from Microsoft.
It appears to be doing pretty well in the months since launch:
http://kotaku.com/5530385/netflix-used-by-almost-one-million-wii-owners
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