The popular video streaming service is now available as a downloadable application, which has been updated to include searching.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/24277
Nintendo announced today that a Netflix application would be available for download from the Wii Shop Channel, allowing Wii owners to view Netflix Instant videos without having to insert the Netflix disc into their Wii.
Although the Netflix Instant video library has been available on Wii since April 2010, users were required to order a disc from Netflix which required inserting into the system when accessing the content. By contrast, the Xbox platform has had a disc-free solution since the beginning.
The Netflix application is available at no additional cost, but as before, a Netflix subscription is required to access the content.
By contrast, the Xbox platform has had a disc-free solution since the beginning.
Now all we need is Netflix to become available outside the USA....
So now all three consoles have disk-less Netflix service now. I guess the only difference now is which ones have HD?
Disk-free is on the PS3? I musta missed that patch.
TheFleece, you can search with the new disc-less Wii app. At this point, all three consoles have a search function for Netflix (although the Xbox updated app is only available to NXE Preview users until November).
Now all we need is Netflix to become available outside the USA....
Netflix is available in Canada
Disk-free is on the PS3? I musta missed that patch.
It's supposed to be available today, check your PSN or something. I can link you to the story from last week if you like.
pre-post edit: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/10/14/netflixps3/
Is this available today or coming soon?
If it has a search function then it might be worth using up valuable system memory. Does anyone know how many blocks will it take up?
QuoteBy contrast, the Xbox platform has had a disc-free solution since the beginning.
That was due to an exclusive deal between M$ and Netflix.
Is this available today or coming soon?
If it has a search function then it might be worth using up valuable system memory. Does anyone know how many blocks will it take up?
I believe it took 40 blocks.
If anyone has a copy of the 1.0.1 Wii Netflix disc, you should send it to me. ;)
Disk-free is on the PS3? I musta missed that patch.