Over the past couple of years Netflix has grown in popularity and with that popularity they’ve developed new and easier ways for it’s users to watch their favorite movies and television shows. Many devices now come Netflix ready ranging from specific devices made for it to other video game consoles. Soon the Nintendo Wii will be Netflix ready and all you need is three things: A Wii, A Netflix account and Internet access on your Wii.
With Nintendo selling over three million Wii consoles in December of 2009 alone there’s no doubt bringing Netflix to the Wii is a solid move for Netflix. As Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime puts it, "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."
Netflix hopes that by adding the Wii to it’s repertoire and making streaming videos to your TV easier it may compel some non-Netflix users to become members. If that is the case I think we can safely say everyone wins in this situation.
I’m all for Netflix streaming for the Wii. I already use my computer and other gaming console to stream movies and TV shows all the time and find it’s a great service. I’ll be using it on my Wii too.
