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In-Stat, a market analysis group, published a report this week which takes a look at how online video-to-television streaming is putting pressure on traditional cable providers and will eventually restructure “today’s video distribution ecosystem.” As noted by In-Stat, gaming consoles are at the forefront of this new direction, leading in web-based video streaming and beating other devices like digital media adapters, set top boxes (Apple TV), Blu-ray players, web-connected HDTVs and even PC media-centers.
Indeed, current gen consoles hold many advantages over the competition, seeing as they’re relatively inexpensive and serve multiple purposes. The Xbox 360 has supported Netflix streaming since late last year, and both PS3 and Wii feature internet browsers (additionally, the PS3 allows for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=(http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/17/gaming-consoles-lead-in-web-to-tv-streaming/)