So, what will you watch first? We suggest you go for something classy, like Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project. And, hey, if laughter isn't really your thing, we still got you covered with Joystiq Box Office. We live to serve, folks!
So, what will you watch first? We suggest you go for something classy, like Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project. And, hey, if laughter isn't really your thing, we still got you covered with Joystiq Box Office. We live to serve, folks!
Reader Comments (47)
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:04PM (Unverified) said
Netflix without high-def? ): I think I'll pass.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:50PM Ghen said
The wii netflix interface is actually easier than the xbox360 one and I won't be missing HD.
I've been using the wii for netflix for the past week. Its really nice... And the disc stays in the drive since I don't play any wii games since I got my xbox so.. no change there.
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I've been using the wii for netflix for the past week. Its really nice... And the disc stays in the drive since I don't play any wii games since I got my xbox so.. no change there.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:05PM Dr Blight said
Well, that leaves the DS, the iPhone (supposed to be coming), and toasters.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:14PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
The PSP needs some Netflix love, too!
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:12PM Puertoricarious said
all three seasons of arrested development for the win!
now, who wants a banger in the mouth?
now, who wants a banger in the mouth?
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:21PM Puertoricarious said
you definitely can, i just finished watching the 3rd season today on netflix instant.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:32PM Petebot330 said
The also have most seasons of the office (US and UK), 30 rock, and LOST. Also Party Down. seasons 1-9 of South Park...ummmm and IT crowd.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:36PM GewurztraminerX said
It's a fairly recent addition, but yes, you can. And as I have yet to see the show I'm quite excited.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:45PM Puertoricarious said
plus they've added all seasons of firefly, weeds, 24, bones, rescue me, a ton of CSI, spartacus: blood and sand, prison break, and a few others. and this is just tv. anyone who says there's nothing on netflix instant is an idiot.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:14PM Kenaf said
Firefly is on Netflix streaming now. :D
And Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
And Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:15PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
I've had my disc for a couple of weeks now...
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:19PM MightyMightyMe said
umm, I have my Wii Netflix streaming disc sitting next to my PS3 streaming disc for a while...
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:19PM Snake Robot Podium said
Me too, and it looked "fully functional" to me.
Why are all the blogs and news sites reporting this again? Is it really because Nintendo and Netflix issued a press release today? 'Cuz that would be kind of depressing.
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Why are all the blogs and news sites reporting this again? Is it really because Nintendo and Netflix issued a press release today? 'Cuz that would be kind of depressing.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:51PM Hooded Villain said
Same here, I've had my disc for at LEAST two; two and a half weeks.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 4:36PM (Unverified) said
Not everyone got a disc before it was officially launched. I don't have one yet but now I know I will.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:18PM InsaneFool said
Canada needs some movie streaming love.
Wait, that doesn't sound right...
Wait, that doesn't sound right...
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:19PM Dr V said
I compared Netflix on the Wii with the Xbox360, and I actually like it on the Wii better. The interface is easier to navigate and is more intuitive with the Wiimote. The buffering time and quality is about the same as far as I can tell (as Wiizer said, SD steaming only anyways).
I recommend giving it a try. Finally my Wii is getting some "play time".
I recommend giving it a try. Finally my Wii is getting some "play time".
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:28PM Puertoricarious said
different strokes, i guess, but i'm more partial to the xbox 360 interface. there are some things to the wii version that are not intuitive at all (the drop down menu for different genres isn't all that evident, and it took me a few days to realize that i could access my "recently watched" list), though it is very handy to be able to scroll immediately to the very end of my queue.
though to be honest, it's a matter of fit. i now have netflix via the xbox in the living room on my HDTV, and netflix via the wii on a SDTV in my bedroom. it's perfect.
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though to be honest, it's a matter of fit. i now have netflix via the xbox in the living room on my HDTV, and netflix via the wii on a SDTV in my bedroom. it's perfect.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:38PM guttertalk said
I ran several 360 and Wii comparison, too, and though the quality was pretty much the same. I thought the load up and buffering was actually slightly faster on the Wii. But I definitely prefer the Wii interface.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:41PM Puertoricarious said
@ Tim
yes you can. the only limit to this is your bandwidth.
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yes you can. the only limit to this is your bandwidth.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:45PM Dr V said
I have to agree with richard thomas and MentalityOfA. I expected the quality of the Wii stream (see what I did there) to be total crap and the buffer times to be far worse than the Xbox (mainly because of the hardware specs), but they were not, so color me impressed.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 3:30PM (Unverified) said
There is a limit, but it's based on your membership, I believe. I have the one where I can only have one DVD out at a time, and when I tried to stream to more than two devices simultaneously, I got an error message stating something to the effect of due to my membership level I'm only able to stream to two devices at a time.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:21PM (Unverified) said
Had mine for a couple of weeks as well. Don't care for the menu setup on the wii. But it loads and runs better on the wii than it does on my PS3. As far as being non-HD. Don't really mind. The picture is actually pretty dang good on the 32inch HDTV its set up on. So no complaints really thus far.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:40PM MentalityOfA said
I've had the disc since late March and it has served me well so far. I like the Wii interface/menus a bit better and have no complaints concerning the picture quality. It loads fast and gives me a reason to use my Wii.
I'm just about to start the 4th season of Prison Break, now that it's finally up for streaming.
I'm just about to start the 4th season of Prison Break, now that it's finally up for streaming.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:42PM GewurztraminerX said
If something is actually in HD, I'll be sure to use the XBOX, but the Wii works perfectly fine.
Plus I've been playing a lot of Fallout 3 lately (amazing how 'only an hour and a half' suddenly becomes four) and don't want to work the 360 to death (again) with Netflix all the time too.
Plus I've been playing a lot of Fallout 3 lately (amazing how 'only an hour and a half' suddenly becomes four) and don't want to work the 360 to death (again) with Netflix all the time too.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:54PM Nook said
Sad face for Canadians.
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Posted: Apr 12th 2010 2:58PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
Considering the fact that I stopped using XBL, and my wifi connection is horrible where my ps3 is, I can only really use the Wii for netflix. Luckily it's well implemented on the console.
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 3:05PM baby sea tuna said
I've noticed people saying that the Wii interface is easier to use than the 360's, but it seems pretty much identical to me in terms of usability. Either way, my Wii has gotten about 20x its normal use since I got that Netflix disc (tearing through the first seasons of Party Down and Leverage currently,) so it's a win as far as I'm concerned.
Incidentally, that Don Rickles doc is actually one of the next things I planned on watching on Netflix. STOP READING MY MIND JOYSTIQ!
Incidentally, that Don Rickles doc is actually one of the next things I planned on watching on Netflix. STOP READING MY MIND JOYSTIQ!
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 4:37PM joevill said
lol
Posted: Apr 12th 2010 9:02PM scy1192 said
I've been able to use my Netflix disc since the day I got it, about 2 weeks ago.
Posted: Apr 13th 2010 1:36AM SisypheanLife said
I got my disc a couple of weeks ago. First thing I watched: Clash of the Titans.
Posted: Apr 13th 2010 12:24PM SisypheanLife said
Another plus is the fact that now I can stream to a different TV without having to move my PS3 or computer.
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