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PS3 Netflix app can be controlled with a smartphone or tablet

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Netflix recently updated its Android app with a new interface that looks pretty much identical to its iOS counterpart. Unknown to us at the time, Netflix also added a feature that lets a smartphone or tablet act as remote control when paired to a PlayStation 3 that’s running Netflix at the same time.

Nintendo TVii brings in movies and TV from various online video partners

nintendo tvii

One of the big themes at E3 2012 was gaming on a second screen. Nintendo showed us how it plans to take the touchscreen on the Wii U GamePad, and incorporate it into various games and software on the Wii U. At today’s Nintendo event, the company provided a first look at its online media more »

Nintendo announces November 18 Wii U release date, prices start at $299.99

wii u prices

Nintendo held an event this morning that was focused on the Wii U. The show started off with the confirmation that the Wii U will be released in the United States on November 18, 2012. Nintendo will sell two different models at $299.99 and $349.99.

Hulu Plus app for the Playstation 3 updated, tray-style format and other navigation features rolled out

Hulu Plus for Playstaion 3

The Hulu Plus app for Playstation 3 was just updated recently bringing in a new and improved Hulu Plus experience which according to the folks at Hulu was designed to help you get to the shows you watch faster than before. This new experience include larger and more vivid artwork as well as easier and more »

The PS3 gets a new YouTube app today

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The PS3 will get a proper YouTube app once the PlayStation Store updates at some point today. It’ll be located under the “My Channels” section of the XMB as a free download. YouTube says this app has been optimized for the PS3 and large televisions.

Subsidized Xbox 360 bundle for $99

xbox-subscription

It is looking like Microsoft will introduce the mobile carrier subsidy model to video consoles next week. For $99 plus a $15/mo fee for two years, you get an Xbox bundle (with Kinnect) and Xbox Live Gold, along with a 2-year warranty. There will be an early termination fee for those who cancel before their more »

Amazon Prime Instant Video now available for the PlayStation 3

Amazon Prime

While we do not often cover PlayStation related news as the crew over at GamerTell are much more in tune with all things gaming, we do love our Amazon Prime Instant Video and for once — these worlds are colliding. Simply put, Amazon has announced support for Prime Instant Video on the PlayStation 3. And more »

Netflix gets a dedicated “Just For Kids” section on PS3

Netflix Just For Kids

The next time you access Netflix on your PS3, you’ll be given two choices. You can either launch the Netflix you know and love, or you can choose a different route and select the “Just For Kids” section. There was already a dedicated row for children’s programming in the regular Netflix interface, but apparently kid’s more »

CES 2012: Hands on with the Hyperkin SupaBoy, a portable Super Nintendo

Hyperkin SupaBoy

The CES show floor is filled with huge companies touting new laptops, TVs, headphones, washing machines, and the like, but there’s also smaller booths that hold really interesting, quirky devices. Booths like the Hyperkin booth that holds the SupaBoy. The SupaBoy is a portable Super Nintendo system that works with a vast majority of Super more »

Netflix launches ‘Just For Kids’ interface for the Nintendo Wii

The folks over at Netflix have recently made it a bit easier for parents to allow their children to watch Netflix television and movies without having to worry about them stumbling onto something they should not be seeing. The latest bit for kids comes only on the Nintendo Wii and is the “Just For Kids” more »