Console Streaming Accounts for Half of All Streaming Through Netflix
With the popularity of Netflix at an all-time high, it’s no wonder that the service has taken off on consoles. According to a recent report that was conducted by Nielsen, 50% of Netflix streaming is done through videogame devices, with a whopping 25% of all Netflix users using the Wii as their platform of choice. The PlayStation followed with 13% and the Xbox 360 close behind with 12%. It is a bit puzzling that the only non-HD console of the three is the most popular, though it does have quite a massive install base.
To no one’s surprise, streaming through the computer is still the number one choice with 42% of subscribers making it their go-to machine. Interestingly enough, 14% actually have their computer hooked up to their television when viewing content.
Naturally, when looking at Hulu Plus’ popularity on the consoles, the numbers aren’t quite as impressive. A pathetic 3% of users view Hulu content on their PS3, while 360 makes up 2%. For some reason, 3% claim to utilize Hulu on their Wii, despite the fact that it isn’t even offered on the console. 89% of all Hulu users view the service’s content on a computer.
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11 Responses to “Console Streaming Accounts for Half of All Streaming Through Netflix”
Watch it goes down because of them raising their prices.
Well, it won’t go down for me…but I will cancel the DVD part. They must know what they’re doing and end up making more, but at least from myself and a few others I know, they will not be making as much.
Yup, getting rid of the DVD part of the plan soon enough.
I cancelled the DVD part a while ago, cuz wasn’t really using it. Found myself using the streaming part more.
“For some reason, 3% claim to utilize Hulu on their Wii, despite the fact that it isn’t even offered on the console.”
Reinforcing my belief that Nintendo users are immoral, dishonest, and not to be trusted.
This is sarcasm. Lest anyone get all butt hurt about it.
You can use a program like PlayOn to watch Hulu on the Wii. Not sure that would put them equal to the other consoles though.
It’s not puzzling that the Wii has 25% – it’s all it’s good for anymore, ha.
I use netflix religiously on both the ps3 and xbox 360, i’ve always had instant streaming so won’t be hurt by the recent pricing change and thankfully as of late some good shows sprung up, the old x-men animated series, spider-man and trailer park boys. We live out in the boonies and only have at&t and their tv service is too much so this is a nice substitute.
I use it all the time on my PS3 and it works great, though I really wish the interface was better
How many of that 42% are other things like BR players? I used my ps3 before I got a tv with netflix built in.