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marinade in nintendo_wii

Netflix on Wii

Mar 30, 2010 19:05

1) It is not HD because the Wii can't do that ( Read more... )

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arremmmdee March 31 2010, 00:06:24 UTC

5) You have to be in the US

marinade March 31 2010, 00:09:09 UTC

Oooh, yes. Though, in true US fashion, I thought that was a given, heh. I'll add it to the list.

z64dan March 31 2010, 00:38:02 UTC

well its funny because most netflix stuff isn't even in HD. it is mostly just 480p (which is normal dvd quality, which is also Wii resolution).

netflix is slowly adding more HD stuff, but most people either don't notice the difference, or their internet connection isn't good enough for 720p streaming

marinade March 31 2010, 00:43:55 UTC

Oh, I know, and for me, 480p is just fine. My standard definition life isn't ready for HD. None of that flat screen TV stuff for me. I still have two TV with tubes in them.

I just thought for some, it might be less of a selling point. But, obviously, I'm sold.

chris462 March 31 2010, 04:24:49 UTC

About half of what I watch streams in HD.

bantiarna March 31 2010, 00:41:34 UTC

Im glad Wii finally added this but we have been using it on our 360 for so long now we are not going to switch.

marinade March 31 2010, 00:45:06 UTC

I'm glad they did too - it was the only reason I reinstated my subscription after 5 years. The menus are pretty nice, though I can't compare them to anything other than what's on my computer.

I like seeing the covers before I select something. Just like how I pick my wine.

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marinade March 31 2010, 01:03:05 UTC

I got mine last Friday too! I have been surfing and sampling since.

Good to know that distance doesn't matter and that the quality holds true. I know it's bad, but I moved my account down from the 13.99 to the 8.99 now that I can watch the streaming on my TV.

The Watch Again category would be nice, because even though my queue is FULL, there's still some stuff I'd like to stick around somewhere. But then, it would be like finding it new again later on? I'm stretching, I know.

marinade April 3 2010, 23:35:34 UTC

There is a 'recently watched' category, if you hit the down on the Dpad. Lots of other options too if you keep scrolling.

creativeaminot March 31 2010, 01:03:58 UTC

I cannot wait for my disc to arrive. Glad to hear there's no major streaming problems, that was my main worry.

marinade March 31 2010, 01:06:28 UTC

There was a teensy tiny slight problem the first night I got it, but that was on a Friday night in a town where there's nothing to do (so internet usage was probably flourishing) but I've been watching it for three hours tonight and the only problem I've had is knowing what to choose.

It's truly like getting a present in the mail!