The UK video streaming service LoveFilm Instant is now available on UK Wii consoles and will soon launch on Nintendo's Wii U, reports ITProPortal.
Nintendo UK marketing director Shelly Pearce states, "We are thrilled to be partnering with LoveFilm to offer Wii owners on-demand film and TV content to enjoy. LoveFilm has a proven track record of success and innovation in film distribution and is a very welcome addition."
In order to access over 5,000 movies and TV episodes, a £4.99/month subscription is required, but consumers are given the option to try out a 30 day free trial.
LoveFilm, a subsidiary of Amazon, is already a staple of the UK's Xbox 360 and PS3 online ecosystems.
Wii owners will only have access to standard definition content, while the Wii U will naturally grant users access to the full streaming HD library.
The Wii U launched in North America on November 18th, followed by the UK on the 30th. Nintendo's next-generation console is available in two flavors: Basic and Deluxe. The $299 Basic version is white and has 8GB of memory, a sensor bar, an adapter, and a HDMI cable. The $349 black Deluxe release sports 32GB of memory, and comes bundled with Nintendo Land, a Gamepad charging cradle and stands for the console and controller.