PlayOn Video-Streaming App Comes to the Wii

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Ever since gaming consoles decided to connect to broadband, a slew of companies have popped up offering plug-ins to expand your gaming system to do much more than play games. One of those companies is Media Mall, maker of the PlayOn plug-in.

Up until now, PlayOn has made it possible to access Netflix Watch Instantly, Amazon VOD, and Hulu from your PS3 or Xbox 360. Tomorrow they port to the Nintendo Wii.

PlayOn for Wii works much in the same way as it does for the other game systems — the $40 app streams Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and a few other online video portals from your Windows XP or Vista computer to the Wii plugged into your TV.

Tomorrow’s launch will be a beta, so expect a few hiccups. A 14-day free trial helps you decide whether this is the best solution for you.

[New York Times]



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  • http://wiinintendo.net/ hattrick

    So, will this be a Wii Channel or will it be integrated into the Internet Channel?

    EDIT: Just found out that it will be through the Internet Channel AND you have to install software to your PC (no Mac support).

  • http://www.epictoon.com/ aion kinah

    This program looks awesome. I hope its interface on Wii looks good. I think I’ll try to use this on watching aion and other videos.