Hulu or Netflicks via Wii anyone???

[Love_My_Babies]

Checking for feedback from anyone that watches their programs on hulu or netflicks via their Wii system. Looking into getting rid of our dish and replacing with one or both of these options. TIA for any feedback!

[JessicaS]

We watch the netflix on our wii. We love it.

The netflix only really has older stuff on instant watch though. You won't be able to find very new things on it. We have been watching things like Top Gear and really bad sci fi

You can get hulu on the wii but we haven't really used it much

[Arduinna]

I don't use it on wii, because we get netflix through tivo so I don't need it on wii also. It's pretty good. Not blu-ray quality that is for sure. Sometimes I do get booted out of the movie or it pauses which is a PITA. I see the streaming as decent bonus feature to the primary reason I have netflix which is renting blu-rays and dvds but it will never be my primary source of programming until they increase selection, picture quality and streaming consistancy.

I personally can't stand hulu. I just think it's a crappy product all around.

[Narmowen]

I love my Netflix. Some of the shows & movies (like Heroes) are in hi-def. I've watched it on the PC, on the Wii & on the Xbox 360, and all three are easy to use.

[Jazzmin]

I watch Netflix on my PS3, but lately Netflix has been going soooo sloooow that it take forever to stream movies.

So you can watch Hulu on the Wii? How does that work? I love using Hulu, there are several shows I watch via that site.

[Love_My_Babies]

You stream hulu.com through your computer via playon (a downloadable software). I easily followed the "how to watch hulu on my wii" instructions on ehow.com.

I have buffering and skipping happening. There are some suggestions to hardwire one or both pieces of equipment (wii and computer) instead of using a wireless network. So, I am going to try wiring the computer and see how it goes.

Playon is not free. There is a small fee, but it is about 90% less than what we are paying for dish now.

[sapphire_chan]

Originally Posted by Jazzmin

I watch Netflix on my PS3, but lately Netflix has been going soooo sloooow that it take forever to stream movies.

So you can watch Hulu on the Wii? How does that work? I love using Hulu, there are several shows I watch via that site.

You can watch it on your PS3 also. Using the PlayOn program the poster above mentioned. It'll also give access to your YouTube account(s).

You can do a free trial.

[Chryseis]

We only have the most basic of cable ($9/just networks) and rely primarily on Netflix. I've used Netflix streaming on the Wii, on our PS3, on my laptop and on our iPad and have never had a problem. Speed and quality are definitely affected by your internet connection. The quality is fine, it's definitely not HD, but that doesn't bother me at all.

The selection on brand new movies isn't great, but easily supplemented our actual DVD queue. The streaming television show, documentary and indie film selection is surprisingly pretty good.

As for Hulu, I've never had any luck, I think it's a craptacular service. However, they are rolling out a pay service that is supposed to be better.

[rhiOrion]

I love netflix on the wii. DH is watching something right now while he bounces the baby.

The quality isn't DVD quality, but it's definitely watchable. The only time we seem to have problems getting kicked off is if I am uploading pictures or videos at the same time.

And, added bonus, when you do watch an actual DVD it looks AMAZING.

They are starting to get more and more new stuff, which is awesome.

I use hulu on my computer to watch some newer shows that we miss. Some stuff on cable, etc. I didn't know you could watch hulu on the wii, I thought you specifically couldn't because it uses flash.

[Jazzmin]

So, I have to pay to watch on my Wii or PS3?! Lame. I would rather watch for free on my laptop.

I agreed to buy the PS3 because of the internet browsing capability. After watching YouTube a few times on it, suddenly my software was not up to date. I tried updating the PS3's software and it still wouldn't let me view videos. So, I have PAY to view YouTube?

[eclipse]

Originally Posted by Jazzmin

So, I have to pay to watch on my Wii or PS3?! Lame. I would rather watch for free on my laptop.

I agreed to buy the PS3 because of the internet browsing capability. After watching YouTube a few times on it, suddenly my software was not up to date. I tried updating the PS3's software and it still wouldn't let me view videos. So, I have PAY to view YouTube?

You don't have to pay to watch Netflix on the Wii, at least not any more than your regular Netflix sub. You ask them to send you a disk that installs a viewer on your Wii and go from there.

I can't speak to the quality, because I'm in Mexico and can't stream Netflix without a proxy server program. I can do it on my computer, but it doesn't work for the Wii.

[Jazzmin]

No, I know I don't have to pay extra to watch Netflix, I was talking about viewing Hulu and Youtube.

[treeoflife3]

we watch netflix through the wii. Eventually, it will be the only tv/movies we watch once we cancel the cable.

[kittywitty]

Hulu on wii?

We do netflix on wii but the selection is honestly not that great. There are some great tv shows on there, but most of the movies are terrible.

[Love_My_Babies]

I upgraded my internet connection for free, and now Playon is streaming without any buffering or skipping. I hadn't changed my broadband speed in almost 5 years, so the speed in the basic plan for the same price is much faster than what I had.

I am happy with the options on Playon. They offer episodes and features from CBS, PBS, ESPN, Comedy Central, MTV, CNN and others. They also include Hulu, Netflix (if you have a netflix membership) and Pandora.

Playon offers a 2 week free trial. We are going to explore it a little more before buying the software. The software is about 90% cheaper than what we pay for the Dish. I am really looking forward to getting rid of that monthly payment and hunk of metal in my yard.

[JessicaS]

To watch Hulu on the wii you just have to use the browser. it doesn't cost extra atm nor does youtube.

[Quaniliaz]

Originally Posted by abimommy

To watch Hulu on the wii you just have to use the browser. it doesn't cost extra atm nor does youtube.

Hulu doesn't work for me through the browser. (At least, I can't figure it out). I can get to the page, and then there is an error. What's your secret?