Nintendo's video content aggregator is about to make its debut.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/32837
Nintendo TVii, the Wii U service that combines TV and video from different sources, launches in North America December 20.
The service, which includes TV listings from various cable and satellite providers, as well as content from streaming services such as Amazon Instant Video and Hulu Plus, brings content from different sources together in a single interface, and adds social functionality that allows you to interact with other users of the service.
TVii will be expanded with additional features in the future, including Netflix and TiVo integration coming in early 2013.
Without Netflix for me its a what the point. Wii U has a really uphill battle to win over my PS3 to be my Media box which is a shame.
Without Netflix for me its a what the point. Wii U has a really uphill battle to win over my PS3 to be my Media box which is a shame.
Without Netflix for me its a what the point. Wii U has a really uphill battle to win over my PS3 to be my Media box which is a shame.
You can still use Netflix on the Wii U through its own app, so it's not a big deal that it will be a few weeks before being integrated into Nintendo TVii.
This.Without Netflix for me its a what the point. Wii U has a really uphill battle to win over my PS3 to be my Media box which is a shame.
You can still use Netflix on the Wii U through its own app, so it's not a big deal that it will be a few weeks before being integrated into Nintendo TVii.
Problem being I can also watch Netflix on a dedicated app on pretty much any other device. Until it's fused with other services in Early 2013 (hopefully January), Wii U isn't the clear front-runner as my go-to TV-Helper.
This.Without Netflix for me its a what the point. Wii U has a really uphill battle to win over my PS3 to be my Media box which is a shame.
You can still use Netflix on the Wii U through its own app, so it's not a big deal that it will be a few weeks before being integrated into Nintendo TVii.
Problem being I can also watch Netflix on a dedicated app on pretty much any other device. Until it's fused with other services in Early 2013 (hopefully January), Wii U isn't the clear front-runner as my go-to TV-Helper.
In my current setup I have 5 devices (including TV) that I can watch Netflix on using the TV Screen. That's not counting the Laptop, 2 Smartphones, and 3DS. So effectively in my living room I can be watching 7 different shows on Netflix at any given point, Laptop, 2 Smartphones, 3DS, TV, and Gamepad. What makes the WiiU different and Better. At the moment it doesn't match the quality of the PS3 version of Netflix. Doesn't match the pure features as a media device as the PS3. The Value add feature of TVii would be the only good reason then to use the Wii U version.
How doesn't it match the PS3 version of Netflix? It has tablet viewing of shows, touch screen interface, easier typing for searches. What does it lack?I found the PS3 version snappier, better looking, and having better Audio quality. I search so rarely that the better searching and the touch screen is relatively a non-factor. If I'm going to watch something on the tablet I'll probably just use my phone. I like the Win Phone interface for Netflix.
I have the PS3, Wii, and Wii U and I use the Wii U for Netflix.
...Yes.
I'm in the same boat, BUT have you done a real side-by-side comparison?
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I'm also curious: does anyone here actually own and regularly use a DVR? Why? In the age of Hulu and Netflix, I can't imagine any reason other than sports to use a DVR. It's the most ridiculous relic of the VCR age that we have. 20th century technology to make up for the greedy little hands of the TV networks and cable companies, who must know that the writing is on the wall.
So without Netflix and TiVo, what's the point?
