Netflix streaming available on Wii this spring
by JC Fletcher 
on Jan 13th 2010 1:47AM
After years of
rumors and an
encouraging statement from Netflix's CEO, it appears to be official: the Nintendo Wii will gain the ability to stream content from Netflix's "Watch Instantly" selections. The
New York Times reports that the companies will announce the deal later today.
Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime called the addition of Netflix functionality "a continuation of an effort to bring more and more entertainment to consumers who interact with the Wii." The
AP notes (via
Engadget) that, like the
PS3's implementation of the service, Netflix on Wii will require an "instant streaming disc."
[Thanks, Ridgecity]
