As it was long anticipated, on-demand media service Netflix announced Wednesday that it will launch its streaming video service on the Nintendo Wii next spring.Microsoft's Xbox 360 was the first home console to utilizes the service in 2008 and last October, Netflix announced it's services arriving on the Sony Playstation 3.
Like the PS3, the Wii version of the service will require a disc to launch the service using the Nintendo Wii's built-in WiFi connection.
Netflix members will have access to the service with a $8.99 monthly subscription.
This gives the on-demand media giant access to the Wii's 3 million unit install base, however, the service is subdued compared to other home consoles because the limitations of the Wii itself.
No high-definition video output.
This means that Wii owners looking to enjoy Netflix's video streaming service on their HDTVs may be sadly disappointed that they cannot view content in HD because the Nintendo Wii only outputs up to 480p the highest quality standard-definition video output.
Nintendo had hinted at an HD-capable version of its home console, but has yet to release the Wii HD.
The recently announcement by Netflix is a clear demand for an HD-capable version of the console forerunner.
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