There are rumors, and even confirmation to a certain degree, that suggest Roku will be getting Hulu Plus capabilities soon. Depending on timing, this could be a coup for Roku (hardware starts at a $60) and one more online streaming capability they’d boast.
GigaOM/NewTeeVee says the deal is done, confirmed via a Roku partner web page for Hulu. While Business of Video says, “I was able to confirm with two of Hulu’s content partners that Roku owners will soon be able to get Hulu content.”
In its current form, I don’t find Hulu Plus a very good value, but over time it could certainly become a force. And I’m guessing Roku probably does have Hulu Plus in the works. I expect to see more Hulu-capable devices over the next year if things go the way the Hulu team and studios want it to. I imagine Boxee, AppleTV, SageTV and a host of other media player makers that would love to get provide Hulu Plus support.