Netflix began allowing its customers in the United States and Canada to watch the movie streaming to the handheld console Nintendo 3DS.

“A free software application for 3DS devices, allowing members of the Netflix video streaming and watch some TV episodes that they want on the Nintendo 3DS,” said the Netflix and Nintendo simultaneously, as quoted by Yahoo News.

Movies and TV episodes will be shown on the top screen of the dual-layer console. Actually, Netflix has long been possible to display the streaming video to a variety of Japanese video game consoles like Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Average of 1.5 million Netflix members reported to have access to video content on the Nintendo Wii. Netflix members will soon get access to see all the 3D movies on Nintendo gadget. Thus it would eliminate the need for special glasses.

“Application of the latest Netflix looks great, being able to play something big and is a fantastic experience for consumers. It gives access to the Nintendo 3DS an amazing triumph of movies and TV shows, they can watch with an easier way of thousands of Wi-Fi access points across the country, “said U.S. Nintendo’s President, Reggie Fils-Aime.

The cost for online-based video service is only USD 8 per month.

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