A reader participated in one of Netflix's many customer surveys, and one of the questions asked "...how likely would you or someone in your household be to a Netflix Instant Streaming Disc for the Nintendo Wii (available for free) in order to instantly watch movies & TV episodes on your TV?"
In a previous survey Netflix asked about the PS3 and Wii, but they were going to charge $9.99 for the disc. Looks like they're considering giving the software away now.
Interesting timing, as NewTeeVee reported yesterday that Nintendo is offering CinemaNow movies on the Wii in Japan.
Would you be interested in Netflix Streaming on the Wii?
i have been waiting for quite a while for this. i don't want a ruku!
Posted by: Big A | June 26, 2009 at 06:48 PM
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Posted by: ZarathustrA | June 26, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Yeah, I'm pretty tired of reading that CyberPhoenix spam.
So to counter:
I love Microsoft. Everybody should buy an Xbox. Silverlight is the best invention ever. I hope they put every other company out of business.
Oh, and I'd be interested in the disk for the Wii too.
Posted by: Corey | June 26, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Make it for the wii and ps3 come on!!
Posted by: drew | June 26, 2009 at 10:08 PM
How long have we been seeing these surveys? Just because something is in a survey, doesn't mean that it's close to happening or going to even happen in the first place. Remember the whole "HBO on Netflix" thing?
Posted by: Drew | June 26, 2009 at 11:02 PM
YES!!!!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! :P
Posted by: conedude13 | June 27, 2009 at 04:38 AM
I would definitely be interested. I've been waiting to make more use of my Wii, and this would be perfect. The only time I really stream is when I'm working on a project and I have two computers on my desk.
If I could watch streams on my couch though via my Wii (w/o having to plop down more money for a dedicated device like the Roku), then I would be all over that. I would have paid the $10 too.
Posted by: Aaron | June 27, 2009 at 07:17 AM
I would buy a wii for this
Posted by: jedipunk | June 27, 2009 at 08:49 AM
YES!!!!
Posted by: Sharon | June 27, 2009 at 09:00 AM
I have the Roku player and a Wii.
I'm interested in streaming on the Wii.
I could put the Roku on another TV.
Only problem is that the Wii with the "better" cables is 480i (what ever is the better upgrade)but the Roku is 720 and possibly 5.1 Dolby in the future.
Posted by: RAV | June 27, 2009 at 10:34 AM
I'd be interested
Posted by: Mark | June 27, 2009 at 02:01 PM
I own an xbox, and although I don't like dropping $50/year to get Gold, I don't htink that I'd switch to the Wii (which my fiancee owns) full time, mostly just because I'm likely to lose the dang disc. There's something nice about full integration.
That being said, the more devices Netflix IW is on the better for everyone (more butts in the seats=more revenue for streaming.) Also, evne if i didn't switch to the wii full time (after all, the xbox is the one hooked up Component video and optical audio.) It'd be nice to have the option too, should my xbox choose to RRoD. Also, I (currently living at home) share my Netflix with my siblings, so this would allow them to keep using it from time to time (as they also own a wii) So while I personally wouldn't switch, I'm 110% for this.
Posted by: tsrblke | June 27, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Count me in little doggies! I just got a Wii for my anniversary present from my husband so please Netflix, pretty please with a cherry on top? Bring it to all us Wii fans! Yes I have a 360 too, but I like using new stuff whenever it comes out.
Posted by: Katie Jane | June 28, 2009 at 02:19 AM
yes!!!!!
Posted by: rickysilk | June 28, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Great idea Netflix! You might even be able to skip the DVD shipping costs if you can get Nintendo to offer it up as a free download on the Wii Shopping channel (it's a win-win since this would be another reason to buy a Wii). I'm a Wii owner and would be all over this (much simpler than attaching the laptop to the plasma every time).
Posted by: ViewerNearYou | June 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Wii doesn't have HD...not sure it's even powerful enough to play a dvd.
Posted by: a | June 28, 2009 at 04:29 PM
i'm running play-on's media server and streaming to my d-link media player - works great (as long as the pc doesn't get too bogged down) BUT fast forward and rewind don't work for anything. You can pause for hours, but don't try to go back or forward! If the Wii software could do that without locking up, I'd be all over that!
Posted by: marc | June 28, 2009 at 08:26 PM
yes. and i'd pay 20 dollars for such a disc.
Posted by: striatic | June 28, 2009 at 09:58 PM
fo shizzle!
Posted by: Josh | June 29, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Yes!!! Wii and/or PS3 too.
Posted by: Del | June 29, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Netflix via Wii would be terrific. We have the Wii downstairs, and a Roku upstairs. After initially using the Roku a lot, I find that we just don't use it as much. The kids use it for Disney series, like Hannah Montana. So the ability to stream from a different source would be great, but not earth-shattering.
What I'd really prefer is for Wii to support (native) Flash 9 and Silverlight, so that NetFlix, Hulu, and others would all run on the Wii.
As far as the NetFlix required disk, I'd prefer if we could get it in cartridge format, so that we could plug it in and then always available. I'd pay a few $$$ for it.
Posted by: George | June 29, 2009 at 12:58 PM
the only thing i see wrong with this is FREE i have an xbox 360 and do not play online so if i use netflix i have to pay an additional fee to use netflix streaming if there going to bring it for free to other game systems they could at least make it so i can use this on my silver account so i dont have to pay twice to use my full netflix account
Posted by: jerry | June 29, 2009 at 04:30 PM
@a: the Wii is powerful enough to play DVD, as evidenced by the homebrew apps that have enabled the ability to do so. As for HD: since most of (or all of?) Netflix's streaming content is in SD, why would HD matter?
I, for one, would absolutely love this feature. The primary reason I don't use Watch Instantly now is that I don't really have my computer set up in a way that makes it comfortable to watch more than short clips on it. If I could stream Netflix through my TV via a device I already own, I'd be pretty darn happy.
Posted by: kevin | June 29, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Yes, I would use it.
I do, however, realize that the Wii is not nearly as powerful as the xBox 360 nor the Roku, so in the future, movies will not look or sound as good, but for today's standards, the Wii will do fine. And maybe "Wii Too" will be out by then.
Walt D in LV
Posted by: Walt D in LV | June 30, 2009 at 04:44 AM
I think its a great idea... I don't have a WII yet, but this would help me make the choice to buy one... currently on the fence...
Posted by: Josh | June 30, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Yes for sure would love to have this on the wii in the kids room!
Posted by: servo | June 30, 2009 at 08:30 AM
No.
I already have 3 XBMC platforms (running on repurposed XBOX first generation boxes). They all connect to "PlayOn" on my media server. Result? Netfix and Hulu on three systems.
Wii is not HD, while XBMC on XBOX can do 720
The math:
3 XBMC systems + Playon = About $160.00
or
1 RoKu = $100
or
Wii = $250.00
Not a tough decision.
Posted by: Zebraitis | July 01, 2009 at 09:21 PM
YESSSS! I have a Wii and I would LOVE for this to happen!
Posted by: Nick | July 02, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Much like the Xbox/PS3/ $5/$10 disc, I think this may be a hoax. Ask the obvious question, why would Netflix need to send a disc out when they could just use a downloadable application?
Posted by: Ishtar | July 02, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Absofrackinglutely. I would definitely use it. I don't like having to hook up the laptop to the flat screen to enjoy movies via streaming.
The faster they do it, the better as far as I'm concerned.
Posted by: Aaron | July 04, 2009 at 02:50 AM
Would be able to finally get some use out of the Wii we spent a fortune on a few years ago. Now if they would just release it for the iPhone......
Posted by: Scott | July 09, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Please make it sooo, use the WII.
Posted by: sally | July 12, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Would be an amazing addition to the Netflix community in my opinion. Yes please!
Posted by: jen | July 22, 2009 at 04:02 PM