Netflix is expected to make a new Wii streaming update with search available soon, and some customers have reported receiving a 1.0.1 Wii streaming disc with search. NewTeeVee has posted a screen capture of the new Wii software with search, and a Netflix spokesperson told HackingNetflix that "We're not commenting on that." Hmm...
Before you request a new Wii disc, hoping to get a 1.0.1 version, I tried this on Wednesday and received the old 1.0.0 disc today.
If you're the kind of person that likes to hack your Wii, there is an interesting discussion on installing the Netflix software on a SD card on GBATemp.
Let's hope it's also downloadable as a channel.
Posted by: Crow550 | September 24, 2010 at 04:07 AM
It is availible as a Domwloadable Channel if you have a modifed Wii that can run unsigned code .
http://boondoklife.blogspot.com/2010/08/netflix-shipping-version-101-discs.html
Posted by: Matt Hendry | September 24, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Rumours on the net have non-disc Netflix on the PS3 as early as October. Any reason to think the Wii wouldn't be far behind?
Posted by: Bob | September 24, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Exactly. We don't know if it's not coming in October as well.
Posted by: Crow550 | September 24, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Wii is getting search capabilities before the Xbox 360? What the heck?
Posted by: Richard | September 24, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Hells Bells when is the Netflix channel coming to download?
Posted by: Crow Tom | September 25, 2010 at 12:02 AM
I have the version that has the search feature :D
Posted by: Sam | September 25, 2010 at 01:35 AM
I had a feeling the interface would be updated soon.
I agree they need to make it available for download. Having to boot it up from a disc isn't a huge burden or anything, but can definitely get a bit annoying. Especially when you're constantly having to switch between the Netflix disc and a game disc. There's really no reason the software shouldn't just have it's own channel on the Wii's internal flash memory.
Posted by: vio | September 25, 2010 at 04:39 AM
@vio
I agree.
The app on the disc is around 35megs. The maximum size of a Wiiware title is 40mb. Also once the disc is loaded you can pop it out & continue to use Netflix on the Wii as it loads the app in memory.
I assume that since the PS3 goes disc-less in October the Will most likely will follow.
The PS3 had test discs as well with search on them.
Posted by: Crow550 | September 25, 2010 at 06:17 AM
@Richard: I'm not Surprised Wii is getting it before 360 because of how Stubborn Microsoft is when it comes to Netflix. I mean, Seriously, you have to PAY for an X-Live GOLD Membership in order to watch Netflix on the 360. I find that stupid and annoying. On top of that, They're Hiking up the Price for X-Live Gold another $10.
I'll wait a while to Order a New Disc to make sure that the one I get will be the New Version because I already have 2 because I accidentally clicked the "Need another Disk?" Link and there was no way to cancel.
I have a hacked Wii so I'll look into that Discless Hack.
Posted by: Japzone | September 25, 2010 at 07:52 PM
I looked at the Screen Shot and it Reminded me alot of the New Roku interface for Netflix. I wonder...
Posted by: Japzone | September 25, 2010 at 07:55 PM
I spoke with someone at Netflix on Friday and they are not going to release disk with search.
They said they working on streaming without disk.They could only tell me it will happen in the near future.
Posted by: sansooman | September 27, 2010 at 02:13 PM
My PS3 now can search without a new disc.
Posted by: Anonymous Joe | September 27, 2010 at 02:30 PM
^^ Never mind. That's what I get for not searching.
Posted by: Anonymous Joe | September 27, 2010 at 04:08 PM
I just read that search is FINALLY coming to Xbox 360 this November.
Posted by: Richard | September 28, 2010 at 07:20 PM
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Posted by: True Religion | December 14, 2010 at 09:20 PM