Half of Netflix streaming viewers watch the service from their game consoles, according to Nielsen.

It shows that the game console really is becoming more of a general-purpose entertainment device, and that Netflix was smart to pursue deals with all three console makers early on.

Microsoft and Sony have been positioning the game console as a general entertainment device for a few years now, but the number-one game console for Netflix users is actually Nintendo's Wii -- 25% of Netflix streaming users say they get the service through their Wii, compared with 13% on the PS3 and 12% on Xbox Live.

Another 20% connect their computer to their TV to watch Netflix.

Hulu users are much more attached to their computers -- 89% of them watch Hulu on their computer monitor, compared with only 42% of Netflix streaming viewers.

The data comes from more than 12,000 online interviews conducted in March.

Here's the full chart: