Wii U’s ‘TVii’ launching in December, video on demand (Netflix, etc) in ‘coming weeks’ [update]
Originally thought to be out at the system’s launch, the Wii U’s “TVii” feature is now slated for December. The TVii functionality, exclusive to the US and Canada, puts a TV program guide on the Wii U GamePad, and allows users to use the pad to view and control programming from cable and satellite, along with YouTube and popular video on demand services. Through the Wii U, TVii also allows commenting and sharing via Twitter, Facebook, and Miiverse.
Speaking of those video on demand services, don’t expect Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and Netflix to work on day one. Nintendo now says that those services will be available “in the coming weeks.”
[Thanks, Eric!]
Update: Netflix tells Engadget that its service will be on Wii U “at launch,” but won’t be part of TVii until Q1 of next year.Continue reading Wii U’s ‘TVii’ launching in December, video on demand (Netflix, etc) in ‘coming weeks’ [update]Wii U’s ‘TVii’ launching in December, video on demand (Netflix, etc) in ‘coming weeks’ [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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