LOS GATOS, CA – The PlayStation Vita has become the first Sony handheld entertainment system to let users stream content from Netflix.
PS Vita owners in Canada, the U.S. and across Latin America may immediately download and install the free Netflix application from the PlayStation Store and watch shows and movies on its 5-inch multi-touch display via Wi-Fi. Netflix subscribers may also start playing a title on one device, for example on their TV through PlayStation 3, and resume watching on PS Vita right where they left off.
"We are very excited that Netflix is available on PS Vita at launch," said Greg Peters, VP of product development at Netflix, in Wednesday’s announcement. "Many Netflix members love their PlayStation entertainment consoles and handhelds. We're glad to offer PS Vita users the ability to enjoy Netflix wherever and whenever they want."
"PS Vita is the ultimate portable entertainment device," added Phil Rosenberg, SVP of business development at Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Netflix perfectly complements the most extensive launch line up of games in PlayStation's history. Now in addition to a steady stream of amazing games titles, PS Vita gamers will also have a great catalogue of TV shows and movies at their fingertips."
