Perhaps the main opponent to Netflix, you can also enjoy the programming from Amazon Instant Video on your Wii U. Performance-wise, the experience is okay, but playback caps at 1080p. When using for the first time you can either sign in, or start a free trial. If Netflix isn't already installed on your system, you can download it free from the eShop. True or not, this underlines its importance in the streaming subscription TV landscape. I've heard accounts of Netflix appearing on Wii U consoles as a pre-installed option. If you want to start watching streamed TV on your Nintendo Wii U, you have several options available. Remarkably, these older devices enjoy the support of several big-name subscription streaming providers, and the Nintendo Wii can be connected to any kind of TV. Many consoles are furnished with apps for popular streaming services, but what about the Nintendo Wii U, and its predecessor the Wii? You might prefer an Android-based box, or even a DIY solution, combining the Raspberry Pi with Kodi.Īnd then there's your game console. The Amazon Fire TV Stick and Fire TV are other good examples. As the habit towards cord cutting expands, so more and more devices are offering media streaming options.

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