Netflix just sent out a survey that asks customers if they have an Xbox, PS3, or Wii, how they use the Wii, the aspect ratio of the TV connected to the Wii, and more. The most interesting question suggests that the Wii will require a free streaming disc (it was $9.99 in a previous survey, and free for PS3 users).
Yes...it would be a perfect fit. I thought it was coming earlier but the PS3 got it first. Hurry up NF!!!
Posted by: Prozac | January 05, 2010 at 05:31 PM
Couldn't it be a Wii Channel (Or WiiWare App) instead of needing a disc? Would make it a lot easier for users and cheaper for netflix (no disc production costs)
Posted by: nyseiru | January 05, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Netflix has an exclusive deal with Microsofts X360 for the use of a Netflix streaming app so therefore PS3 and Wii have to use a disc for the time being. The exclusive deal ends sometime this year I believe.
Posted by: hobojo | January 05, 2010 at 06:24 PM
Yes please! Please!
Posted by: Morgan | January 05, 2010 at 06:27 PM
Yes I've been waiting.... Why not? Won't be that hard to do.
I still might get another Roku box depending on what channels are coming, but I could always use the Wii streamming on something. So yeah bring it on.
Posted by: Crow550 | January 05, 2010 at 07:24 PM
Well Netflix stopped working on my Vista Media Center (no idea why, no answer from Netflix, and it appears to be a non-isolated issue, but not a common issue).
So, I am tempted to buy a Roku, but $10 for a Wii upgrade would be even better.
Posted by: EvilDave | January 05, 2010 at 07:56 PM
Well I didn't get the survey... :(
I did call Netflix to let them know that I have not gotten either of the 3 surveys on this subject and that I greatly support having Netflix on the Wii.
I even let them know that I just purchased my Wii (less then 30 days ago) with the hope that Netflix streaming would be available soon.
- My family had their reasons for it... But pushing me over the fence was the rumor/news regarding the Wii and Netflix... Did you hear that Nintendo???
I encourage those who have not received the above survey to give Netflix a call and let them get a clearer picture of the demand. *(866-716-0414)
I know 1,062 of us have signed the following petition... If you have not, please consider doing so...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/watchnowforwii/
If you managed to find a more complete petition, please link it...
Posted by: Josh | January 05, 2010 at 08:10 PM
PlayOn works great for Wii: http://www.playon.tv/playon
Then you can go to hulu, cbs.com, etc. for all the free content you want.
Posted by: Edward R Murrow | January 05, 2010 at 10:42 PM
The Wii is the surprise console success of this generation -- why on Earth wouldn't Netflix want to tap into that? Seems like a No-Brainer, even if the lack of HD compatibility is a turnoff for some.
Posted by: JJH2 | January 05, 2010 at 11:56 PM
Josh,
The point of a scientific survey is that you randomly pick the participants, not let them volunteer for the survey. That would be a pretty lame survey.
Happy Seasons, and Merry Lunar New Year!
Posted by: DiversiGuy | January 06, 2010 at 01:38 AM
I have a friend that is waiting to use his Wii to Watch Instantly. Why would you do it for the other two and not for the Wii?
Posted by: Todd | January 06, 2010 at 04:11 AM
Not having HD isn't so bad. Plus how hard would be be to have the Wii output to 720p? I know it might slow down games....However on video?
The PS2 could do 720p & 1080p.
So who knows.
Posted by: Crow550 | January 06, 2010 at 05:05 AM
Hope Netflix is listening...alot of nintendo Wii users are ready for Watch Now on there systems.
Posted by: Prozac | January 06, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Absolutely, where is my Wii support, I've been waiting. I'm still running a SD Roku for my netflix streaming, but Wii streaming on the other TV set would be awesome. Saw some recent article (NY Times maybe) about cramming fitness into the day with Netflix videos - seems like that is getting some uptake and all the Wii fitness users would be the perfect audience. Then I could ditch homebrew on my Wii.
Posted by: WiiStreamer | January 06, 2010 at 09:29 AM
My Wii is collecting dust.
Posted by: Zach | January 06, 2010 at 10:28 AM
I am definetely waiting for the IW on Wii to be available.
Add me to those interested
Posted by: David | January 06, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I am a former Netflix subscriber. I would likely become a current subscriber again if Netflix WatchNow was available as a Wii channel.
However, the idea of loading physical media to watch on-line content is ridiculous, make it a Wii channel.
Posted by: ScottZ | January 06, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Absolutely, I'd be interested! I bought a blu-ray player that streams Netflix for Christmas and it seems to do a good job, but if it can have better quality or more options, I'd be down with Wii Netflix streaming.
Posted by: Jonathan | January 06, 2010 at 01:18 PM
No problem with 480p resolution as that is what your typical DVD is!
In fact, if the bit rate is fixed, I'd rather have a less compressed 480p and than a more compressed 720p. Compression leads to blockiness in dark scenes.
Most of us have the bandwidth for 480p but not for 720p.
Posted by: Eric | January 06, 2010 at 02:34 PM
I think my survey is broken
It asked my what consoles I had (i have a wii)
It asked by if I want a streaming disc (vary likely)
Then is asks, what don't you want a disc?????
Posted by: jawzforlife | January 06, 2010 at 03:05 PM
I sure hope this happens. I've tried PlayOn, and I absolutely detested it. Watch Instantly on my computer is terrific; I'd really love to use it on my TV. Let's go, Netflix!
Posted by: bob | January 06, 2010 at 05:42 PM
A big yes to Netflix+Wii!
I don't care about needing to use a free disc.. that's a silly thing to complain about.. I just hope the movies will be fullscreen.
If the toolbar you see at the bottom while browsing the net is still there.. that's kind of a dealbreaker
Posted by: c | January 07, 2010 at 06:39 AM
I for one can not wait for this. Why haven't they done it already? Come on Netflix!!!
Posted by: Scotty | January 07, 2010 at 12:56 PM
i'd love love love it if netflix finally came to the wii, we got our wii last christmas and we JUST now got into using it with wii fit plus. and we recently got our netflix again,...so they go hand in hand,...plus i'm too darn poor to afford a new ps3 or xbox...
Posted by: jay | January 07, 2010 at 08:37 PM
Yes, Netflix is to Wii as Milk is to Oreo Cookies. Lets hope the powers that be can follow the logic.
Posted by: Taylor Thompson | January 08, 2010 at 08:09 PM
First of all, if you have a Blu-ray player with Netflix, you're getting about the same resolution for your Netflix movies as a DVD player. Switching from the Blu-ray player to streaming content switches the resolution from 1080p to 480i. Second, the Wii doesn't get any better resolution than a DVD player provided you're using the correct connecting cable, so why switch from Blu-ray to a Wii. That just doesn't make sense. Finally, in order to get the better resolution and better color fidelity, you need to use the component video cable for the Wii. If you're using the composite cable, you might as well be watching old analog television. The fact of the matter is that the Wii just hasn't caught up with HD TV yet while the XBox 360 and many Blu-ray players support higher resolutions already. I have both a Wii and a Blu-ray player, both hooked up to the same TV so I don't really have a need for Netflix on the Wii, but I could see a market for it.
Posted by: Eric Hwang | January 10, 2010 at 06:01 AM
Netflix streaming on Wii? Yes, please!
Posted by: erin | January 10, 2010 at 11:06 PM