Netflix announces Netflix3D coming to Nintendo 3DS

We dont even know what it looks like yet but the 3DS will be getting in on the 3D movie scene

Netflix has only just bought their ever popular service to the Wii but it’s already announced that it will be expanding in 3D movies and they’ll be debuting on the Nintendo 3DS on launch. The Nintendo 3DS was only just announced and no details are known about it apart from the 3D nature of it but it seems we’ll be enjoying 3D movies on it at launch. Netflix’s 2D content will also be available.

Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings say “We’re proud to announce that we’re again working with Nintendo and bringing the world of 3D to Nintendo users via the 3DS and our new Netflix3D service”. Strangely the press release was missing a comment from Nintendo, seems Nintendo America does not want to yet comment about the 3DS so close to the Nintendo DSi XL launch.

Exactly what movies will be available remains to be seen but we we’re hoping for at least Avatar. The Netflix Application will be downloadable to the console for free but will require a Netflix subscription.

3D screens on a handheld, you’d be a fool not to bring 3D movies over too.

3D movies coming to Nintendo’s forthcoming Nintendo 3DS handheld

Coming soon Netflix announces its first foray into 3D content via the Nintendo 3DS

REDMOND, Wash., and LOS GATOS, Calif., Apr. 1, 2010 – Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today will be launching Netflix 3D in conjunction with the newly announced Nintendo 3DS. Netflix3D is scheduled to go live on the 3DS at launch in the United States at no additional cost to Netflix members who have a plan starting at $36.65 a month. All of the 2D Netflix content will also be available.

“We’re proud to announce that we’re again working with Nintendo and bringing the world of 3D to Nintendo users via the 3DS and our new Netflix3D service,” said Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings. “Our goal is to offer Netflix members as many ways as possible to watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix right to their TVs and to give non-members more and compelling reasons to consider the service. The introduction of 3D content is a huge step into the next generation of movies and we’re glad to be a part of it.”

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Further details on how NetFlix3D will be available on the 3DS will be announced at the E3 2010 Expo in Los Angeles.

About Netflix, Inc.

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world’s largest online movie rental service, with more than 11 million subscribers. For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes. There are never any due dates or late fees. Netflix members can exchange DVDs as often as they want using a postage-paid return envelope.

Members can choose from a vast selection of DVD titles and a growing library of movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. Netflix is partnering with leaders in consumer electronics to bring to market a range of devices that can instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to members’ TVs. These devices currently include Blu-ray disc players and Internet TVs from LG Electronics; Blu-ray disc players from Samsung, Sony and Best Buy’s Insignia brand; the Roku digital video player; Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console; Sony’s PS3 computer entertainment system; TiVo digital video recorders; and Internet TVs from Sony and, soon, VIZIO.

Update: Obviously this is an April Fools news post, dont believe a word of it!

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