As of yesterday, you could access Netflix's video service through your 3DS. As we said in our quick impressions video, it'll probably do in a pinch if you're away from your consoles and within Wi-Fi range.
As of yesterday, you could access Netflix's video service through your 3DS. As we said in our quick impressions video, it'll probably do in a pinch if you're away from your consoles and within Wi-Fi range.
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Posted: Jul 15th 2011 2:13AM Rouma said
That's probably because the only console advertising Netflix on TV is the Wii.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 2:59AM OldsXCool said
@Rouma Yeah if you ignore the fact that Netflix commercials don't even mention the Wii specifically and show the other two consoles right next to the Wii, then yes this number is all because of the adds on TV. Next time watch the commercials instead of fast forwarding through them on your DVR and assuming that your poorly drawn out conclusions are correct.
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Posted: Jul 15th 2011 2:19AM Apsac D said
1.5 million is quite the solid number. I didn't even think 1.5 million people had used their Wii in the past *duration since Monster Hunter Tri was released*.
I'm not hating on the Wii, because I own one and love it, but the past year or so has been almost void of games, so at least people are using it for something.
Congrats to you, Nintendo. Now give us some bloody games.
I'm not hating on the Wii, because I own one and love it, but the past year or so has been almost void of games, so at least people are using it for something.
Congrats to you, Nintendo. Now give us some bloody games.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 4:49AM Apsac D said
@Epoque
While all of those games are amazing and were released post-MH3, I can't help but feel MH3 was a bigger release for the system, being a huge third-party title.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 was amazing though, Ninty need to give the Wii a third installment, as a final salute to the console that helped them recover from the Gamecube. I bet my 4 defective Wii Motion+ that if it happens, it'll be a Wii U title. ANY TAKERS!??!?
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While all of those games are amazing and were released post-MH3, I can't help but feel MH3 was a bigger release for the system, being a huge third-party title.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 was amazing though, Ninty need to give the Wii a third installment, as a final salute to the console that helped them recover from the Gamecube. I bet my 4 defective Wii Motion+ that if it happens, it'll be a Wii U title. ANY TAKERS!??!?
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 2:33AM sonicspike41 said
I wonder what the stats are for the other consoles. 1.5m is impressive I'm sure, but it means little to me seeing a number without context. It's still good for marketing and investors though.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 2:42AM Nytemare457 said
It'd be hilarious to see all of their calendar logs.
"You haven't worked out in over 322 days."
"You haven't worked out in over 322 days."
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 3:02AM Khazidhea said
Streaming Netflix is the only thing I've used the Wii for in the last year or so. It gets used a lot for that.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 3:06AM CapAmerica said
Doesn't seem so impressive when you take into account that there are over 87.6 million Wiis sold in just the US....
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 3:31AM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@CapAmerica
Wow you do a fine job of raining on their parade cap.
What next you want to analyze how that number might drop after their new pricing plan.
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Wow you do a fine job of raining on their parade cap.
What next you want to analyze how that number might drop after their new pricing plan.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 7:25AM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@CapAmerica
And more precisely the article states that its 1.5 million daily Wii netflix views.
So that's over 10 millions netflix views on a seven day weekly period. And over 40 million Wii netflix views on a monthly basis.
I can see why it doesn't seem that impressive though.
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And more precisely the article states that its 1.5 million daily Wii netflix views.
So that's over 10 millions netflix views on a seven day weekly period. And over 40 million Wii netflix views on a monthly basis.
I can see why it doesn't seem that impressive though.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 7:27AM Fire Walk With Me said
@CapAmerica 1/3 of the US population does not own a Wii.
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Posted: Jul 15th 2011 9:55AM CapAmerica said
@dcfox
Opps you are right, I grabbed the wrong number, US is just 42.1 million, still a drop in the bucket when you hear that only 1.5 million use it.
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Opps you are right, I grabbed the wrong number, US is just 42.1 million, still a drop in the bucket when you hear that only 1.5 million use it.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 10:06AM CapAmerica said
@Stevetrop Man of Mystery
So are you trying to say that the 1.5 million Netflix users who are accessing streaming on the Wii daily needs to be multiplied in order to get the "true" number of how many people are using it... Sounds like Sony math there.
If 1.5 million are using it daily, then I'm pretty sure it close to 1.5 million in general who use it all month long, people are not switching off each day like a kid between divorced parents. Most people use Netflix every day or at least a multiple times each week.
Nintendo is just trying to make their service sound better by saying "daily" if they truly had impressive numbers they would have come out and said X many people use the Wii for Netflix, like what Microsoft did back in 2009 when they hit their 1 Million "Subscribers" were currently using Netflix (not daily, but TOTAL) milestone.
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So are you trying to say that the 1.5 million Netflix users who are accessing streaming on the Wii daily needs to be multiplied in order to get the "true" number of how many people are using it... Sounds like Sony math there.
If 1.5 million are using it daily, then I'm pretty sure it close to 1.5 million in general who use it all month long, people are not switching off each day like a kid between divorced parents. Most people use Netflix every day or at least a multiple times each week.
Nintendo is just trying to make their service sound better by saying "daily" if they truly had impressive numbers they would have come out and said X many people use the Wii for Netflix, like what Microsoft did back in 2009 when they hit their 1 Million "Subscribers" were currently using Netflix (not daily, but TOTAL) milestone.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 3:25AM eNriqeu said
What else can they do?
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 3:35AM sigma8 said
"it'll probably do in a pinch if you're away from your consoles and within Wi-Fi range."
So...like, you mean when I'm somewhere between the bathroom and the couch?
So...like, you mean when I'm somewhere between the bathroom and the couch?
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 3:37AM sigma8 said
Funny how the Wii can't play DVD's, but it can stream Netflix. Wasn't Nintendo's argument against DVD playing: "Everyone has something that can play DVD's. They don't need another device. We're going to focus on games." (or something like that)
Netflix is becoming so widespread, it's almost ceasing to be a "feature" of note.
Netflix is becoming so widespread, it's almost ceasing to be a "feature" of note.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 4:04AM aray48 said
lol@standard definition
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 4:33AM Bluebreaker said
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAMICOM!!!
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 5:17AM Enigma7ic said
I bet that number will be cut in half come September 1st.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 5:40AM Raffi256 said
I didn't think 1.5 million Wii users even connected the console to the Internet.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 6:08AM The Aquacharger said
@Raffi256
They Wii has more users connected to the internet. While PS3 and Xbox are above 60% the Wii had about 55% from the last poll I saw on that subject. That number alone is more more then PS3 and 360's each.
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They Wii has more users connected to the internet. While PS3 and Xbox are above 60% the Wii had about 55% from the last poll I saw on that subject. That number alone is more more then PS3 and 360's each.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 8:48AM FriedConsole said
I actually like the Wii interface better than PS3 but I still watch the HD PS3.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 9:30AM Epoque said
I really liked the 2009 Netflix interface for 360, that's still my favourite. It doesn't have the functionality of the current interface and the interfaces on other consoles and devices, but I loved how it was a seamless blend from the dashboard look and feel.
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Posted: Jul 15th 2011 8:51AM CaptainProtonX said
Sometimes I want a very quiet and low-powered device to watch Netflix streaming content. The Wii fits the bill.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 9:04AM Echou said
Shame it's US only. :C
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 9:20AM Ospov said
Doesn't really surprise me too much. My sister is the only one that uses the Wii anymore and she uses it solely for Netflix.
I guess this is the reason they decided to split the streaming and mailing into 2 different packages...There's a whole market doing one or the other (young people streaming and old folk mailing). Unfortunately there's usually 2 people in the same household using the different methods so now the household has to pay another $8 to keep streaming.
Not too happy about that...
I guess this is the reason they decided to split the streaming and mailing into 2 different packages...There's a whole market doing one or the other (young people streaming and old folk mailing). Unfortunately there's usually 2 people in the same household using the different methods so now the household has to pay another $8 to keep streaming.
Not too happy about that...
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 11:01AM Mrblonde57 said
Doesn't surprise me really seeing as how most of the US has a wii and a dsl connection. Though to claim DSL is high speed is like saying a Hummer gets great gas millage.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 1:29PM drewciferpike said
and now those numbers will drop because of NF's new price change...
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 2:13PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I believe it. My kids are on it at least once a day during dinner.
Posted: Jul 15th 2011 2:40PM (Unverified) said
O shit, i forgot i had a wii
Posted: Jul 16th 2011 12:34AM CrashMan said
~~~Wii hardware/software moves at record-breaking pace~~~
"Wii owners don't connect to the internet!"
"all the Wii can do is play games!"
"Nintendo doesn't care about online services!"
~~~1.5 million Netflix users daily on Wii~~~
"Wii owners aren't playing games!"
"Wii doesn't have any games!"
"Nintendo doesn't care about retail products!"
*le sigh*
"Wii owners don't connect to the internet!"
"all the Wii can do is play games!"
"Nintendo doesn't care about online services!"
~~~1.5 million Netflix users daily on Wii~~~
"Wii owners aren't playing games!"
"Wii doesn't have any games!"
"Nintendo doesn't care about retail products!"
*le sigh*
Posted: Jul 16th 2011 4:50AM SiyamakSordes said
Nice number, but I'd like to see the other consoles for comparison. Frankly I'm more pumped on the idea of the 3DS having 3D movies (hopefully through Netflix.) It's not like my Netflix account is limited to just a Wii, I know plenty of people that have it tied to multiple systems. Congrats Nintendo? Whatever.
