This one is for those of you who reside in the US, given Hulu Plus isn’t available here in the UK or anywhere else really — but if you’re a US-owning Nintendo 3DS owner, then you’ve now got a new use for that 3D-touting portable gaming console. As of today you can now access Hulu Plus to watch thousands of hours of TV shows in between playing the latest Mario Kart.
To make the deal a little sweeter, if you haven’t got a Hulu Plus subscription you’ll get a one-week free trial as soon as you download it from the eShop, which isn’t bad if you ask us — given we’re always desperate to stream the entire backend of Family Guy episodes. After the one-week free trial you’ll be required to swallow a $7.99/mo bill to continue using the service, but don’t worry you can use that anywhere — your computer, TV or just keep using your Nintendo 3DS.
A disadvantage of the Nintendo 3DS Hulu Plus app is that it’s completely without advertising, and you can’t access the free ad-based service.
Nintendo News: Hulu Plus Now Available on the Nintendo 3DS Family of Systems
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– There is a new addition to the entertainment options on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Starting today, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS owners can instantly stream current-season TV shows, hit movies, clips and premium commercial-free kids programming on their hand-held systems with the new Hulu Plus application for Nintendo 3DS. Existing subscribers now have instant access to their Hulu Plus accounts on their Nintendo hand-held systems, while new subscribers can enjoy a one-week free trial.
Users who have a wireless broadband Internet connection can visit the Nintendo eShop to download Hulu Plus. The application will allow users to navigate using the touch screen and view thousands of television shows and movies on the go*. It also brings some of the best TV shows for children ‘ including a larger selection of Jim Henson Family titles than any other video subscription service ‘ to the platform through the Hulu Kids hub.
Hulu Plus is yet another entertainment option on Nintendo 3DS. In addition to multiple video services like Nintendo Video and social-sharing applications like StreetPass Mii Plaza and Swapnote, users can play the entire library of more than 2,000 Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games. Nintendo 3DS also features an extensive selection of downloadable software in the Nintendo eShop, including games, videos and applications.
All of these games and features ‘ including Hulu Plus ‘ can be viewed in 2D on the new Nintendo 2DS system. Nintendo 2DS is designed specifically for anyone looking for an entry point into the exciting world of Nintendo hand-held games.
Remember that Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds. For more information on Hulu Plus and to become a subscriber, please visit www.huluplus.com/3ds.
*Streaming video requires a constant wireless broadband Internet connection.