Netflix coming to PS3

[hippie_hunter]

It was a much expected announcement, but Netflix is coming to the PS3 now

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...3-computer-entertainment-system-65960677.html

 

[Anubis]

F**k Yeah!

 

[StrainedEyes]

What's the deal with the install disc? Can't they just update the firmware?

 

[CBGB]

So, is this still only for people in the United States?

 

[Spider-X]

hell yes!

 

[NightBeetle]

Yesh!

 

[Superhero 101]

cool

 

[Isildur´s Heir]

It´s cool for the PS3 owners, it couldn´t be exclusive for the 360 forever, but, it´s also a bit....errr....weird.

Doesn´t it makes the blu-ray movies completly irrelevant?
And, isn´t that one of the PS3 main selling points?

 

[BatMatt]

announced on the day I switched from Blockbuster online to Netflix. Awesome timing on my part

 

[Tron Bonne]

I wanted the feature on the 360, but unfortunately I didn't want to subscribe to Gold purely for it. I guess patience really pays off in the end, since this will be totally free for me. I hope it'll run smoothly and everything. Not sure how well the service is through live

What's the deal with the install disc? Can't they just update the firmware?

Yeah, I find that a little on the odd side, as well. Not a big deal, but you would think a firmware update would be simpler

It´s cool for the PS3 owners, it couldn´t be exclusive for the 360 forever, but, it´s also a bit....errr....weird.

Doesn´t it makes the blu-ray movies completly irrelevant?
And, isn´t that one of the PS3 main selling points?

How do you figure that?

 

[Havok83]

yawn who cares. Ive heard the 360 has a poor selection so i hope for those that will use it they at least improve what they offer. Its no worry to me as I wont ever use it

It´s cool for the PS3 owners, it couldn´t be exclusive for the 360 forever, but, it´s also a bit....errr....weird.

Doesn´t it makes the blu-ray movies completly irrelevant?
And, isn´t that one of the PS3 main selling points?

Um why would you say that? Sony already has a video store with tons of movives. That hasnt made BR irrelevant at all

 

[Tron Bonne]

yawn who cares. Ive heard the 360 has a poor selection so i hope for those that will use it they at least improve what they offer. Its no worry to me as I wont ever use it

Don't they offer all of Netflix's instant streaming library? If so, it's not that poor of a selection. Pretty decent one actually

 

[Havok83]

Don't they offer all of Netflix's instant streaming library? If so, it's not that poor of a selection. Pretty decent one actually

no clue. But I heard it being complained about on a podcast.

 

[ford_jj]

Cool, how much would it cost?

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

The 360 libary, which is the exact same one as the online one...it's the same thing, is pretty damn good.

More options for me, which is better.

I know free is labeled on everything here, and I hope it stays that way. This is great news.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Btw, I just read Joystiq.com's posting of the news, and it's interesting what they mentioned.

What will Microsoft do to losing to exclusive rights to Netflix streaming? Maybe open up Netflix for Silver members? To see if they counteract it?

My guess is, they won't go that far.

 

[StrainedEyes]

I wanted the feature on the 360, but unfortunately I didn't want to subscribe to Gold purely for it. I guess patience really pays off in the end, since this will be totally free for me. I hope it'll run smoothly and everything. Not sure how well the service is through live

It's great on Live, especially with the recent update that allows you to browse through the suggested movies from different genres and either watch or add them to your queue, before the update you could only look at your instant queue on the 360.

 

[KALEL114]

Sweet. I use it on 360 and the selection is pretty good. I believe it as at 17,000 pieces of content. Sony is putting it into overdrive for the holiday season. I wonder if the BD disc is connected to each individual user, to discourage people sharing their account info to access Netflix? I am guilty of that on the 360.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Btw, I just read Joystiq.com's posting of the news, and it's interesting what they mentioned.

What will Microsoft do to losing to exclusive rights to Netflix streaming? Maybe open up Netflix for Silver members? To see if they counteract it?

My guess is, they won't go that far.

I don't think they'll do anything. Microsoft doesn't give a damn about Silver members.

 

[Isildur´s Heir]

How do you figure that?

Maybe i´m reading too much on the subject, but, it´s cheaper to stream the movies from Netflix than to buy them on BD disk, so.....
But, hey, i´m glad for the PS3 users, not that i use Netflix, i´m from the Europe.

What will Microsoft do to losing to exclusive rights to Netflix streaming?

Make them open their eyes a bit, that would be nice for a change, even if i believe the 360 will make a huge comeback in 2010 as games goes.
As for Netflix itself, i don´t see it as a selling point for the PS3, it´s more of one more cool thing to add to the PSN.
People that really wanted Netflix on console already bought a 360, so...

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Sweet. I use it on 360 and the selection is pretty good. I believe it as at 17,000 pieces of content. Sony is putting it into overdrive for the holiday season. I wonder if the BD disc is connected to each individual user, to discourage people sharing their account info to access Netflix? I am guilty of that on the 360.

Yea i do that to so if the PS3 prevents that, i wont be using it on that system.


This is fantastic for Sony and the PS3 as i feel this is the beginning of the end for Live. Live will be forced to drop its fee or be content with second place. Once the PS3 gets cross game chat, Live will have nothing to offer its users that the PS3 doesnt do. Live is finished.

 

[BatMatt]

Cool, how much would it cost?

free

 

[Tron Bonne]

Maybe i´m reading too much on the subject, but, it´s cheaper to stream the movies from Netflix than to buy them on BD disk, so.....
But, hey, i´m glad for the PS3 users, not that i use Netflix, i´m from the Europe.

Yeah, but it's not like you can get every movie on Blu-ray streaming on Netflix or something, and the actual HD streaming quality probably won't be up to snuff to a disc. It's not a guarantee that the movie will be up for stream forever or anything. Plus, by this logic it would stop DVD use and sales.

It's great on Live, especially with the recent update that allows you to browse through the suggested movies from different genres and either watch or add them to your queue, before the update you could only look at your instant queue on the 360.

Awesome.

 

[Havok83]

Make them open their eyes a bit, that would be nice for a change, even if i believe the 360 will make a huge comeback in 2010 as games goes.
As for Netflix itself, i don´t see it as a selling point for the PS3, it´s more of one more cool thing to add to the PSN.
People that really wanted Netflix on console already bought a 360, so...

Netflix will cut into the rental market, not Blurays. It's similar to whats been going on for years between other rental services and DVD. They coexist and dont directly compete with the other

 

[The Squirrel]

Sweet. I use it on 360 and the selection is pretty good. I believe it as at 17,000 pieces of content. Sony is putting it into overdrive for the holiday season. I wonder if the BD disc is connected to each individual user, to discourage people sharing their account info to access Netflix? I am guilty of that on the 360.

Is this what I was wondering. The disc is free show I just ordered mine separately from my Dad's.

I am so excited about this news!