Netflix streaming available on Wii this spring
Posted by Joystiq Jan 13 2010 06:47 GMT in Nintendo News
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After years of rumors and an encouraging statement from Netflix's CEO, it appears to be official: the Nintendo Wii will gain the ability to stream content from Netflix's "Watch Instantly" selections. The New York Times reports that the companies will announce the deal later today. 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) that, like the PS3's implementation of the service, Netflix on Wii will require an "instant streaming disc." [Thanks, Ridgecity]

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If Nintendo really wanted "more and more entertainment to consumers", why can't the Wii play DVDs?
Reply by Francis Jan 13 2010 15:31 GMT

Because Nintendo are massive *crag*ing tightwads that see any small expense as a haemorrage of cash.

They even tried to sue Galoob for the NES version of the Game Genie, while Sega fully endorsed the Master System and Mega Drive versions.

Reply by MattTheSpratt Jan 13 2010 19:34 GMT
I wish I had a haemorrage of cash.
Reply by MM Jan 13 2010 21:34 GMT
The Wii is not the platform I would want Netflix on.
Reply by Popple Jan 13 2010 22:48 GMT
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