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pwnophobia

01-13-2010, 03:58 AM

http://evavhost.com/i/news/netflix-logo.png

Looks like you'll get to watch Netflix on the plaform of your choice which is great news for that family of four that only own a Wii. The Wii version of Netflix will perform just like the PS3's and will require an "instant streaming disc". The deal will 'officially' be announced later today according to the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/technology/companies/13netflix.html).

You can reserve your Wii disc here (http://www.netflix.com/InstantStreamingDisc?device=Wii). Thanks Spiff!

Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime called the addition of Netflix functionality "a continuation of an effort to bring more and more entertainment to consumers who interact with the Wii." The AP notes (via Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/wii-streams-netflix-coming-spring-world-rejoices/)) that, like the PS3's implementation of the service, Netflix on Wii will require an "instant streaming disc."

via Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/netflix-streaming-available-on-wii-this-spring/).

Since I can't get HD on my Wii I may be moving it to the bedroom to watch movies on the smaller TV.

TekkenZaibatsu

01-13-2010, 04:08 AM

That was fast.

Spiff

01-13-2010, 05:19 AM

FYI, you can reserve your disc at http://www.netflix.com/InstantStreamingDisc?device=Wii

I prefer the integrated solution as on the 360, but am looking forward to being able to stream to the Wii since mine is in a bedroom by it's lonesome self. (360/PS3 are in different rooms).

modeps

01-13-2010, 05:22 AM

Have they added real content to Netflix streaming yet?

pwnophobia

01-13-2010, 05:27 AM

Have they added real content to Netflix streaming yet?

You can watch the IT Crowd seasons 1 -3 and the Office seasons 1 - 5, that should keep you busy for a couple of days.

FYI, you can reserve your disc at http://www.netflix.com/InstantStreamingDisc?device=Wii

I prefer the integrated solution as on the 360, but am looking forward to being able to stream to the Wii since mine is in a bedroom by it's lonesome self. (360/PS3 are in different rooms).

Thanks Spiff, I've added it to the original post. :)

Rarely Operable Brain

01-13-2010, 05:43 AM

Have they added real content to Netflix streaming yet?

There's quite a few television show seasons on there, which is great for someone like me that had never had a chance to watch shows like The Office and LOST. Movies are getting put on instant play more regularly, or at least that's what it seems like to me.

CalmPengiun

01-13-2010, 06:19 AM

The link you added to the OP is missing the "h" in "http"

pwnophobia

01-13-2010, 06:21 AM

The link you added to the OP is missing the "h" in "http"

I just now finished my first cup of coffee, I promise my posts will get better from here on out. :o

gzsfrk

01-13-2010, 06:52 AM

You can watch the IT Crowd seasons 1 -3 and the Office seasons 1 - 5, that should keep you busy for a couple of days.

My wife and I tore through all of the IT crowd episodes in a single week. Such a great show, and my wife loved it even though she's nowhere near being a geek. Sort of like Seinfeld meets the Office meets... Fark? The only downside is there are only 18 episodes total. (What's up with UK's TV show seasons/series being only 6 episodes long?)

92miata

01-13-2010, 07:11 AM

wow i can't believe people pay for netflix.....:)

ThEoRy

01-13-2010, 07:12 AM

http://evavhost.com/i/news/netflix-logo.png

Looks like you'll get to watch Netflix on the plaform of your choice which is great news for that family of four that only own a Wii. The Wii version of Netflix will perform just like the PS3's and will require an "instant streaming disc". The deal will 'officially' be announced later today according to the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/technology/companies/13netflix.html).

You can reserve your Wii disc here (http://www.netflix.com/InstantStreamingDisc?device=Wii). Thanks Spiff!

via Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/netflix-streaming-available-on-wii-this-spring/).

Since I can't get HD on my Wii I may be moving it to the bedroom to watch movies on the smaller TV.

Thread title should read: Netflix Completes the Triforce!

that is all.

pwnophobia

01-13-2010, 07:17 AM

Thread title should read: Netflix Completes the Triforce!

that is all.

newfags can't triforce.

Also see:

I just now finished my first cup of coffee, I promise my posts will get better from here on out. :o

corwiniii

01-13-2010, 08:14 AM

Streaming disc reserved...I mean, HEY I DON'T HAVE A Wii, I'M A MAN!

spdiscus

01-13-2010, 08:20 AM

This seems like a good idea. With a known, reachable ceiling of 480p Dolby PLII, it should be a consistent stream with no 'your internet connection has slowed' popups.

brandonjclark

01-13-2010, 08:57 AM

Have they added real content to Netflix streaming yet?

Almost every night I throw Netflix up on my HTPC and watch a documentary or two. It has a surprising amount of content, IMO.

LilAbner

01-13-2010, 09:15 AM

Meh...having to use a disc has a bit of fail in it, but since it doesn't cost me anything extra I won't complain that much. :D

Capt_Thad

01-13-2010, 09:32 AM

I use the hell out of Netflix streaming, plenty of stuff in there.

ElfShotTheFood

01-13-2010, 09:43 AM

Don't throw out your SDTV just yet!

Samstag

01-13-2010, 10:33 AM

This seems like a good idea. With a known, reachable ceiling of 480p Dolby PLII, it should be a consistent stream with no 'your internet connection has slowed' popups.

You get those based on an inconsistent net connection, not your output resolution.

In my experience with wireless networking on the Wii, at best you'll get 1 bar and it'll drop out completely on a regular basis.

Syl

01-13-2010, 10:40 AM

I need to get a netflix account...

spdiscus

01-13-2010, 10:48 AM

You get those based on an inconsistent net connection, not your output resolution.

I only get them when it switches from Netflix HD to a three-bar SD. With the Wii there would never be a reason for it to go beyond SD, giving me more consistent results, possibly with the headroom to go from stereo to PLII. /assumptions

shadow763

01-13-2010, 12:13 PM

Netflix streaming is excellent. I mean I can watch Conan the Barbarian right now. Whats not to love?

Samstag

01-13-2010, 12:43 PM

I only get them when it switches from Netflix HD to a three-bar SD. With the Wii there would never be a reason for it to go beyond SD, giving me more consistent results, possibly with the headroom to go from stereo to PLII. /assumptions

That's true, assuming you can get 3-bar performance out of the wii.

As for PLII, I think Netflix streaming is stereo-only even on the 360/PS3.