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It’s now safe to remove the question mark. Nintendo and Netflix have announced that streaming movies and television are coming to the Wii this spring. With that move, Netflix will have added its services to all three consoles. As with the PlayStation 3 version, users will be required to use a special disc to access Netflix. It will be available at no cost, and subscribers can sign up to receive on when they’re available at www.netflix.com/wii. To access Netflix on the Wii, users will also have to be Netflix members, with membership plans starting at $8.99.“Our research shows that 86 percent of all U.S. Wii consoles are located in the living room,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “The Wii console is the social hub around which friends and family members gather to play games and have fun. Soon both new and longtime Wii owners will enjoy the benefits of Netflix – and a variety of informational and entertainment options – by being Netflix members and connecting their consoles to the Internet.”In contrast to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, HD content will not be available on the Wii. Much of Netflix’s content is in standard definition, however, so that won’t likely be an issue for at least the near future.
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cant wait to start my netflix account
not a GOOD move.
just showing that video game concoles aren't just a childs play thing.
so, say I have a Netflix account on my PS3. Could I use the same account on my Wii as well? The systems are situated in different rooms, so that would be really convenient for me.
Yes, you can use the same account.. can you use them at the same time? Not sure.. lemme try!
Yes you can use the same account. In fact you can watch movies on your PC, PS3,360 all at the same time with one account (yes I have done this).
It's a very very good move. Nintendo is just adding more features to make it the "family console". It's a great move on their part.
It works between PS3 and 360, so I'd assume it should work with the Wii as well.
Thank you Nintendo!
Thanks for answering my question, you guys rock!
NETFLIX is getting powerful. What happen to going to BLOCKBUSTER and HOLLYWOOD? I sort of miss them.
Aw shucks... I've been getting by with an age-old, no-mre-available $5 sub, even enduring the limited online viewing section. However this might move me to pay the un-godly extra $3, update my account, and finally view movies on the tv instead the crappy 15inch laptop. [yes, I know I could have bought a cable and watched online movies on the TV, but which part of 'cheap' and 'broke' do you not get? Why do you think I own a Wii?]
Nice. Convenience! Wii downstairs, PS3 upstairs!
Too bad our internet security is too high.
Microsoft messed up when they didn't try and get that deal a xbl exclusive
I think this was such a smart idea on Netflix part. I will defintely purchase a subscription now, so my kids may watch "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs" in their room on the Wii, & the my wife & i can enjoy a mature film in the living room on the PS3. I am starting to believe, now that all 3 consoles will carry Netflix MS showed their hand a little too early in the game. But still i applaud Netflix, great move!
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i know ill be getting it when it releases and thats all i care about
this is really awesome news cause,i have a 360 and a wii,so when ever my 360 gets redlights and i have to do with out, ill still be able to enjoy my netflix thru my wii!!!good job nintendo,kudos to you!
MOTHER CRAPPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the one feature that made me decide to get an xbox 360 is on the wii....