Have you ever wanted the power of 3D movies in your own hands? Thanks to Nintendo and Netflix, you will soon be able to share the type of magic powers James Cameron has. With today’s eShop update, Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to experience the greatest joy in the world that is Netflix. While the content will be limited to only two dimensions (caveman technology!), 3D content will begin to makes its way to the 3DS-exclusive library over time. Remember, new subscribers will be subject to the well-received price hike that was recently announced.
To think, you can experience such landmarks in 3D cinema as Avatar: The Last Airbender and Yogi Bear not only in the palms of your hands, but in glasses-free 3D! However, the real fun is being able to watch an entire feature-length film while keeping your head in the 3DS’ sweet spot.
The full press release from Nintendo is below the jump for those who get excited over details.
NETFLIX STREAMING NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO 3DS HAND-HELD SYSTEMS
Free Downloadable Application Allows Netflix Members to Instantly Watch Movies and TV Shows on Nintendo 3DS
REDMOND, Wash., July 14, 2011 – Starting today, Nintendo 3DS™ owners across the United States and Canada can download a free application that allows Netflix members with unlimited streaming plans to instantly watch TV episodes and movies streaming from Netflix. The attractive, easy-to-use service adds a huge value to the Nintendo 3DS portable system, and again demonstrates how Nintendo 3DS continues to present new and different experiences for owners almost every day.
Nintendo 3DS joins the Wii™ console in its ability to stream Netflix content. On an average day, more than 1.5 million Netflix members instantly watch TV shows or movies via the Wii console. Now available for download from the Nintendo eShop, the Netflix application makes it easy for people to enjoy big action films, award-winning documentaries or hit reality shows and sitcoms on the Nintendo 3DS system anytime, anywhere.
“The new Netflix application looks great, plays great and is a fantastic consumer experience,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “It gives Nintendo 3DS owners access to an amazing wealth of movies and TV shows, which they can watch conveniently from thousands of free Wi-Fi access points across the country. Nintendo 3DS truly offers something for everyone.”
“Nintendo is a terrific partner with Netflix,” said Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO of Netflix. “We’re excited to extend the partnership to include streaming on Nintendo 3DS.”
The new Netflix application for Nintendo 3DS displays movies and TV episodes in 2D on the system’s upper screen. Users will soon have access to an additional library of select movies that can be viewed in 3D without the need for special glasses.
Use of the Netflix application on Nintendo 3DS requires a broadband Internet connection and a Netflix streaming membership starting at $7.99 a month. Netflix members with unlimited streaming plans can instantly watch on their Nintendo 3DS systems and other devices, including the Wii console.
To download the free Netflix application or any other content from the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo 3DS users must first install the free system update that became available on June 6.
The Nintendo 3DS system’s parental control settings can be used to manage access to the Netflix application. Parents who wish to manage the specific content their kids watch will be happy to know that the parental control settings associated with their Netflix account will be applied to the streaming content viewable on the Nintendo 3DS system.
For more information about Nintendo 3DS and its other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
