It's Definite: Netflix Streaming Coming Soon to Nintendo's Wii

Last week I received some images that showed Netflix streaming on a Wii console. I didn't run with the story at the time as I didn't know if the images were legit and it's taken me until today to confirm they are in fact real. I'm not disclosing who confirmed it for me but someone involved in the project has confirmed that Nintendo (NTDOY.PK) is currently in testing stages with Netflix (NFLX) to bring their streaming service to the Wii very soon.

What I'm hearing is that Nintendo originally planned to bring the Netflix service to the Wii before the end of this year, which still might take place, but that Nintendo is also considering holding off on the Netflix service until they release their next generation Wii HD unit in early 2010.

Note: I am not sharing any of the images I received as I don't want to burn the person who sent them to me.

Comments

[dayter:]

it kindof sounds like the image Engadet posted here:
www.engadget.com/2009/.../

Nov 03 04:05 PM

[yohoho:]

"but that Nintendo is also considering holding off on the Netflix service until they release their next generation Wii HD unit in early 2010."

Is that to say that netflix wont be running on the low-def version?

That was be STUPID. Talk about abandoning your customers.

Nov 03 06:35 PM