It has finally arrived! The long awaited Netflix app for the Nintendo 3DS. So, how does this application fare on the handheld? Is it everything we had hoped and dreamed? Here's the scoop:
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| Reggie announces Netflix support coming to the 3DS |
Let's start with how to set it up. This app is completely simple to find and install. First, go into the 3DS e-Shop. There you will find Netflix with the "New" tag and in the first spot. It will show up as long as you performed the latest update that came out in June. If not, you'll have to do that first. It's a free download, so download away.
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| Super simple to find in the e-Shop |
Once you've unwrapped it, tap it to open and you will be asked if you are a subscriber. If you are, just go to www.netflix.com/activate with the code displayed on your 3DS screen to get the application set up.
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| This app will get some mileage |
Select what you want to watch and enjoy. The touch screen interface is smooth to control as you swipe through the viewing selections. This is a very natural way to use the interface and is really a nice addition.
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| Touch screen title navigation is welcome |
The titles take a bit to load as it is a full feature app. It shows your que and also all the suggestions and categories. The system does have a search function by pushing Y, and best of all, if you press B in the main menu, it pops up a window with the categories in text form for fast selection of different categories without loading every single cover art. This step really speeds up the process.
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| The picture quality is solid from start to end |
The movie loads up fast on the device. It clocked it at around 15-40 seconds to start after making my selection, which is much faster than I had anticipated. While viewing movies and TV shows on it, I never had an issue with it having to buffer or adjust picture quality due to a change in signal. The screen does not provide an HD experience due to the 3DS display, but it is a very clean image from beginning to end. There is no 3D content available for the 3DS, but the Green Lantern 3D movie trailer that became available a while ago gives me hope for the future of this being available.
One thing that was a happy surprise is the charging dock for the 3DS that comes with the device. It's absolutely perfect for it to be used in this manner. I keeps the system charging, while you get to enjoy a hands free viewing experience. It's almost as if they knew from the start that this service would be available.
Overall, this is a great and reliable experience on the handheld, and offers a great alternative when you're not in the mood for gaming. It's not 100% mobile as WiFi connection is required for use, but this is a small thing as free WiFi is available in so many places. The app is FREE, which makes it the best value in the e-Shop next to the Pokedex 3D. Get it now!
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