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Netflix has said that its users can access the video on demand service from their new Nintendo Wii U console in the US and Canada after the console went on sale on the 18 November.
"Millions of Netflix members use Nintendo’s Wii system to watch movies and TV shows. Nintendo products are popular with our members and today we are happy to announce that Netflix is available on Wii U!"
According to the movie and TV show streaming service, Netflix on the Wii U system was designed to take advantage of the console’s unique two-screen experience with up to 1080p HDTV and the Wii U GamePad.
READ:?Wii U unboxing ceremony performed by Nintendo CEO
Like Microsoft's SmartGlass approach for the Xbo 360, gamers will be able to browse detailed information on the GamePad, or if they want let everyone to see what's going on by mirroring the two screens.
Like Wii U games, gamers will also be able to use the GamePad for a personal viewing so others can use the TV for watching something.
READ:?Nintendo Wii U, Xbox SmartGlass and PS Vita: second screen entertainment explored
Netflix is available today on the Wii U home screen with the Wii U launch in the US and Canada. Netflix members can sign-in for full access.
Netflix is expected to also be available in the UK for the European launch on the 30 November.
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Netflix now on Wii U originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:26:00 +0000
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Thanks for the article. Just want to inform all folks who live outside US that Nintendo Wii U is a great media Player. If you want to access Netflix and other streaming stations on your Nintendo Wii U you can use UnoTelly as I do to get around the geo block.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the article. Just want to inform all folks who live outside US that Nintendo Wii U is a great media Player. If you want to access Netflix and other streaming stations on your Nintendo Wii U you can use UnoTelly as I do to get around the geo block.
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