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Review: Netflix for the Wii
WHAT? It’s finally here. Instant streaming from Netflix for the Nintendo Wii. Netflix subscribers can use their Wii now to stream movies, tv shows, and more directly to their Wii console.
WHY? The XBox got Netflix streaming in 2008. PS3 came next in 2009. Us poor lonely Wii owners have had to wait (yes, I only own a Wii. Boo on me) quite some time. But it is finally here and boy oh boy it is wonderful. The navigation screens are easily managed and the Wiimote works like a charm. The bad? There isn’t a search option that I can find and it doesn’t support HD. Not that I’m complaining though. Having a library worth of movies, tv shows, and documentaries at the flick of my Wiimote has made me a happy camper.
WHO? If you haven’t signed up for Netflix and you own a Wii, this may be the time to do so. With this service and your local library, why would you need to own any DVDs anymore? I mean, really? You’ll see me at my local store trading in my collection soon.
I’d hang on to any DVDs you really love; the availability of certain items on Instant Play is inconsistent. Some movies or shows are there for a limited time only and it would be a shame to be all geared up to watch, for example, Ratatouille, only to find that oops, it’s not on instant play anymore.
I love Netflix for the Wii as well. It’s going to enable me to share things like The Guild with friends without having to wait for them to send me a disc or for me to try connecting my laptop to my projector.