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But The Service Will Continue!
There is a rumor spreading around Twitter and other gaming websites that claims that Netflix will remove its Wii Shop app in June due to low viewership and a less than satisfactory amount of downloads. Don't be too alarmed, however as the rumor also claims that even though the app won't be available to download, those who already have the app will still be able to use Netflix' service on their Wii!
Let us know what you think in the comments below!
There is a rumor spreading around Twitter and other gaming websites that claims that Netflix will remove its Wii Shop app in June due to low viewership and a less than satisfactory amount of downloads. Don't be too alarmed, however as the rumor also claims that even though the app won't be available to download, those who already have the app will still be able to use Netflix' service on their Wii!
Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Comments
Re: Rumormill: Netflix To Stop Distributing Wii Channel App In June
January 20th 2013, 1:31 pmInuyasha4z2
This won't affect me then since I already downloaded the app, but it's strange that the would remove the app from the shop, yet still give service to those who already have it.
January 20th 2013, 3:06 pm
Inuyasha4z2, it costs Netflix money to keep that application available for download on Nintendo's WiiShop Channel, just like any other form of advertisement. If the amount of downloads doesn't meet their demand, it wouldn't make financial sense to keep the application available. Although, it would make even less sense to shutdown the entire service for all Wii console owners. With the Wii console being the most popular home console of the last generation, I'm sure Netflix would loose a lot of customers. Most people have either already downloaded the app. or they've moved onto the WiiU. The demand for the app. is no longer enough to support the WiiShop Channel. It makes perfect sense in the business world.
January 20th 2013, 11:20 pm
I need to download the app soon then.
January 21st 2013, 12:20 am
Doesn't bother me. I have a PC, an Xbox 360, a Wii U, my smartphone, and a 3DS so if they do take the app off of the Wii I can watch Netflix on one of those.
January 21st 2013, 11:28 am
@Tasuki: The article says that the channel will be removed, but it won't affect people whom already downloaded the Netflix Channel.
January 21st 2013, 12:41 pm
@Marioman18: Yeah I saw that. I was just pointing out that even if I didnt have it on the Wii I still have many other options to watch Netflix on. And honestly if someone has Netflix and a Wii and hasnt downloaded it yet than I dont know what to say.
January 21st 2013, 12:45 pm
makes sense, theres an app for the WiiU. Its sucks though for people who still only have a wii though. Hurry up and upgrade peeps.
January 21st 2013, 1:10 pm
KingreX32 wrote:makes sense, theres an app for the WiiU. Its sucks though for people who still only have a wii though. Hurry up and upgrade peeps.
Yeah but as I said honestly who doesnt have Netflix and a Wii and hasnt downloaded the app by now? Heck I think I still have the disc around somewhere as well that you had to use before the app.
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