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YouTube and Amazon Instant Video now available on Nintendo’s Wii U

Published Nov 22nd, 2012 5:15PM EST

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Google (GOOG) on Thursday announced the launch of a YouTube app for Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U gaming console. The app doesn’t let you watch videos with the GamePad, however it does allow users to search for content and also displays video details. Amazon (AMZN) earlier this week also announced the availability of its Instant Video streaming app for Wii U, giving users access to more than 140,000 movies and TV episodes to purchase or rent and more than 30,000 movies and TV episodes to stream for Prime customers. In addition to searching for content and displaying information, Amazon’s app also allows users to watch videos on the GamePad’s 6.2-inch display. The YouTube and Amazon Instant Video apps are both available immediately for free.

Dan joins the BGR team as the Android Editor, covering all things relating to Google’s premiere operating system. His work has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Yahoo News, among other publications. When he isn’t testing the latest devices or apps, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City.