It’s been a bit behind on multimedia capabilities compared to its rivals from Microsoft and Sony, but the Wii has finally added a video streaming service from Media Mall’s PlayOn app. It still won’t compare to Blu-ray or HD video playback, but the Beta PlayOn app at least gives Wii owners straight console-based access to online video streaming sites such as Netflix, Hulu, CBS, YouTubs, CNN, ESPN, and more through the supported device.

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