Netflix announces PS3 availability for those with Netflix sub...

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Great news here for PS3 owners. No additional charges to use the Netflix service.

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS33476+26-Oct-2009+PRN20091026

It'll be interesting to see if Microsoft switches their policy to allow all users to use the Netflix service or continues to allow Netflix only to users who pay the $50 subscription fee.

[wade moore]

Your twisting of things always provides me great amusement.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Your twisting of things always provides me great amusement.

Which twisting would that be? The premium pricing on the 360? That's been a source of complaint for 360 users who don't want to pay additional charges for a service they already pay for at some level. I don't think it's twisting at all to note that there's now a pricing inequity between the two consoles that Microsoft needs to address. It wouldn't be an issue if Microsoft wasn't forcing premium subscriptions on their users.

I'd also note that the Netflix option is also available in Europe, which is a big market for the PS3. That's very important.

[CleBrownsfan]

From your title it sounds like to me that you wont have to pay for the Netflix subscription to watch movies on your PS3.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

From your title it sounds like to me that you wont have to pay for the Netflix subscription to watch movies on your PS3.

Good point. I've changed it. Thanks.

[CleBrownsfan]

;)

[stevew]

I guess this means any 2009 Sony W series or better should be good to go for streaming as well.

[wade moore]

Which twisting would that be? The premium pricing on the 360? That's been a source of complaint for 360 users who don't want to pay additional charges for a service they already pay for at some level. I don't think it's twisting at all to note that there's now a pricing inequity between the two consoles that Microsoft needs to address. It wouldn't be an issue if Microsoft wasn't forcing premium subscriptions on their users.

I'd also note that the Netflix option is also available in Europe, which is a big market for the PS3. That's very important.


You have to pay for all XBOX 360 online content except for patches.

You make this out like there's some special charge to use Netflix. There's not.

[Alan T]

You have to pay for all XBOX 360 online content except for patches.

You make this out like there's some special charge to use Netflix. There's not.


I have an XBOX360 that I have never used for netflix primarily because of that extra cost. I don't play the xbox a ton, mostly just with my kids, but I don't find any usage for the online piece since the majority of the games are just not enjoyable to play online vs people who must be professional video game players or whatever.

If the Xbox allowed for netflix streaming without that additional cost, I would use it, but otherwise I don't ever plan on using it. That said, I don't really see any huge reason for them to remove the cost either. I for one have no intentions of rushing out to buying a PS3 because of its netflix ability either. I have at least three different ways to stream netflix on my tvs at home already. So having the xbox be able to do so would just allow me one more tv to watch it on. Not really something I am very concerned with at all.


Edit: I guess I kind of blurred what my main point was. XBOX as far as I know is the only method of netflix streaming that has additional costs to use beyond just the hardware. That likely is why some people are outspoken about it. I personally could care less, since I have other methods of viewing netflix streaming.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

You have to pay for all XBOX 360 online content except for patches.

You make this out like there's some special charge to use Netflix. There's not.

It's sometimes easy to forget how acustomed to paying for online play/use the Xbox user has become over time. Your post is a good example of that. PS3 users don't have to pay for anything to play online or watch movies/Netflix. In Europe, PlayTV even allows the PS3 to serve as a free DVR.

I guess I'm just used to not paying anything for online services as a PS3 user.

[wade moore]

It's sometimes easy to forget how acustomed to paying for online play/use the Xbox user has become over time. Your post is a good example of that. PS3 users don't have to pay for anything to play online or watch movies/Netflix. In Europe, PlayTV even allows the PS3 to serve as a free DVR.

I guess I'm just used to not paying anything for online services as a PS3 user.

Thanks professor - I know you don't have to pay for online service on a PS3. It's also vastly inferior, etc, etc.

At any rate - my point is there is not some special fee for Netflix. I'd be pretty surprised if there is some large movement of people with an XBOX that are pissed about some "extra" fee as you imply it for Netflix. Because, well, there's not.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I know you don't have to pay for online service on a PS3. It's also vastly inferior, etc, etc.

That's the thing though. It's really not that inferior anymore. The feature set of PS3 is catching up pretty quickly. Cross game chat and invites will be available in the next firmware. All of the movie functionality will be on par with the 360. Sure, it would have been great to have those features much sooner, but the current differences just aren't as 'vast' as you imply

[wade moore]

That's the thing though. It's really not that inferior anymore. The feature set of PS3 is catching up pretty quickly. Cross game chat and invites will be available in the next firmware. All of the movie functionality will be on par with the 360. Sure, it would have been great to have those features much sooner, but the current differences just aren't as 'vast' as you imply

:shurg:

I don't think there's any proof that the XBOX Live pricing structure has been some deterent to their market share. Is this where we get some lecture on how Sony is going to start a wave and take over?

I mean.. I think it's pretty silly to try and lay this as some big downfall.

I don't think it's twisting at all to note that there's now a pricing inequity between the two consoles that Microsoft needs to address. It wouldn't be an issue if Microsoft wasn't forcing premium subscriptions on their users.

That just seems like a very chicken-little statement.

[CleBrownsfan]

I own both 360 and PS3 and the 360's online service has a much better interface than the PS3. Much more user friendly IMO - and it looks a hell of a lot better than the PS3.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I own both 360 and PS3 and the 360's online service has a much better interface than the PS3. Much more user friendly IMO - and it looks a hell of a lot better than the PS3.

I think there's a definite familiarity with the 360 interface. People are used to it and it functions well.

[wade moore]

I think there's a definite familiarity with the 360 interface. People are used to it and it functions well.

It couldn't POSSIBLY be that it's just better, eh?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

It couldn't POSSIBLY be that it's just better, eh?

If there wasn't a subscription fee and the $100 WiFi cost.............

I think there's little question that it's still the better interface, but the margin between the two has been reduced considerably. It's not the 'vastly' inferior interface as you indicated. The feature sets are drawing closer together, especially with Netflix, in-game chat and in-game invites all being added to the PS3.

[Mustang]

This will go over good with the wife. We have the PS3 upstairs and 360 downstairs. She has been wanting me to get the computer hooked up to the TV so we can watch Netflix so, this will take care of that.

[Calis]

Glad to see this finally happen. I am actually one of the few who really only had XBox Live Gold for Netflix so a cheaper alternative is nice.

Not happy that you have to use a disc to run Netflix on the PS3 however. Surprised by that.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Not happy that you have to use a disc to run Netflix on the PS3 however. Surprised by that.

My understanding is that is only on the initial setup. There's an install and verify account the first time. Is that incorrect?

Edit: Found it. Disc is only temporary until next firmware is released. Upcoming firmware will enable Netflix without need for streaming disc.

[panerd]

I have a netflix subscription and a roku player. I also have a PS3 but have never used any of the online features. Is this going to be free through the PS3 or do I have to join some sort of monthly subscription online club? Because I could give my roku player to my friend who has netflix if this is the case.

I tried to figure this out from MBBF's post (which seemed pretty benign) but didn't feel like reading through all the people who will bitch and slam on MBBF no matter what he posts.

[Logan]

We have XBL and a PS3 in our apartment. "Infinitely better" is the only appropriate way to describe the difference between the two services.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I have a netflix subscription and a roku player. I also have a PS3 but have never used any of the online features. Is this going to be free through the PS3 or do I have to join some sort of monthly subscription online club? Because I could give my roku player to my friend who has netflix if this is the case.

I tried to figure this out from MBBF's post (which seemed pretty benign) but didn't feel like reading through all the people who will bitch and slam on MBBF no matter what he posts.

You will be able to access Netflix's service on the PS3 with no additional charge using your existing Netflix account.

[Eaglesfan27]

I own both 360 and PS3 and the 360's online service has a much better interface than the PS3. Much more user friendly IMO - and it looks a hell of a lot better than the PS3.

Same here. 360's online is much better than PS3 in stability/lag too at least for the games I've played.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

More news on the movie front for Europe. They're finally getting the Sony movie services in addition to the Netflix update.

A sneak peak at The PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service. « PS3 Blog and Community | PS3Blog.net (http://www.ps3blog.net/2009/10/26/a-sneak-peak-at-the-playstation-network-video-delivery-service/)

[DanGarion]

Too bad the PS3 interface is a big steaming pile of shit compared to the 360 interface...

[wade moore]

I heart FOFC.

[stevew]

I like the XMB interface. Sue me.

[MikeVic]

Count me as someone that didn't get a 360 partly because of the online fee. I don't care if the PS3 interface is viewed as a lesser one, as long as it's free I'm fine by that. I don't do near enough online gaming to pay for it for whenever I feel like playing online.

[panerd]

You will be able to access Netflix's service on the PS3 with no additional charge using your existing Netflix account.

Thanks.

Side question: I have NCAA '09. Is there a place that has current rosters for the PS3 version? I always figured it cost money and so I never paid attention before.

[Flasch186]

My PS3 gave me a blowjob last night.

[spleen1015]

My Monday just got better. Thanks for the comedy, again, MBBF!

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

I tried to figure this out from MBBF's post (which seemed pretty benign) but didn't feel like reading through all the people who will bitch and slam on MBBF no matter what he posts.

Are you new around here? The man constantly reaps that which he sows.

[Raiders Army]

The interface for the 360 downloadable content is much better. I don't like the avatar crap the PS3 has. That being said, I like the fact that the PSN is free and have moved from the 360 to the PS3 for Madden and NCAA.

I have not had a game lock up on me on the PS3, whereas last year, two years ago, etc. I had NCAA and Madden games lock up on me all the time.

IMHO both systems have their positives and negatives. The best way to enjoy games is to have them both. (the Wii, too...although only my kids play that)

[DanGarion]

My PS3 gave me a blowjob last night.

For how little I use mine and what I paid I wish I could say mine did too...

[panerd]

Are you new around here? The man constantly reaps that which he sows.

Well, I have some sympathy for him because he is a Mizzou fan. So while he is pretty outragous sometimes with his support of the Tigers he does make me laugh and I enjoy reading it. But to the issue at hand, I think the people who just rag on anything he writes are just as bad. At least MBBF has a sense of humor about it while a lot of the people ragging on him just come across as assholes. Perfect example would have to be this thread. In the political thread he is on his own though.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Side question: I have NCAA '09. Is there a place that has current rosters for the PS3 version? I always figured it cost money and so I never paid attention before.

I've seen this site referenced before. Just have to download them to a USB thumb drive and then plug into PS3 to upload.

PS3 (http://www.kingrosters.com/ps3/)

[Big Fo]

This is good news.

[Cringer]

Hmmm....I wonder if I will start using Netflix now? Maybe. A lot bigger chance now then ever before I guess.

As for the XBox Live vs. PS3 online crap, I can't really weigh in fairly since I have never bothered to try XBox Live. I was never going to bother with running a wire halfway across my house and I was never going to pay $100 for a wireless adapter and I was never going to try running it through my laptop. The subscription fee may be worth it at some level but I never found out because I never connected it. PS3 I had hooked up in minutes and I have never had much of a problem playing games online with it. Just got Little Big Planet for my daughter and she loved going through and looking at the downloadable content, both through the store and in the game. She didn't seem to have a problem with the interface and she is 10. Downloadable content is pretty easy to get IMO though I don't know how Live does it.

Now what the point of Playstation Home is I still don't know. ;)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Some interesting stuff over at Joystiq. Per Michael Pachter, It appears that the BR disc used initially for the PS3 streaming is Sony and Netflix's way of circumventing the exclusivity agreement between Netflix and Microsoft. The agreement said that Netflix wouldn't appear on the dashboard of either the Wii or PS3. With this arrangement, Netflix gets to continue collecting exclusivity paychecks from Microsoft while putting their service on the PS3 through alternate means.

Netflix is coming to the PS3 [update] (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/netflix-is-coming-to-the-ps3)

My guess is that Microsoft will opt out at some point because they're paying exclusive money to a company that's basically found a loophole in that agreement to play both sides of the fence.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Well, I have some sympathy for him because he is a Mizzou fan. So while he is pretty outragous sometimes with his support of the Tigers he does make me laugh and I enjoy reading it. But to the issue at hand, I think the people who just rag on anything he writes are just as bad. At least MBBF has a sense of humor about it while a lot of the people ragging on him just come across as assholes. Perfect example would have to be this thread. In the political thread he is on his own though.

Meh, once you've lost all credibility its difficult to regain it. If he posted that it was raining outside I'd be wondering what his angle is.

[dervack]

It's now being reported that the firmware update that Sony BB Fan is alluding to will not be out till late 2010.

[stevew]

I wonder if this magic disc is going to cost right around 50/year. :)

[Antmeister]

I have a netflix subscription and a roku player. I also have a PS3 but have never used any of the online features. Is this going to be free through the PS3 or do I have to join some sort of monthly subscription online club? Because I could give my roku player to my friend who has netflix if this is the case.

I tried to figure this out from MBBF's post (which seemed pretty benign) but didn't feel like reading through all the people who will bitch and slam on MBBF no matter what he posts.

I don't think you want to get rid of the Roku just yet. There are a lot more channels that will be added by the end of next month and even more by the end of the year. Plus the current channels MLB and Amazon aren't available on the PS3. And yes, this is coming from a PS3 owner. So at least for now you may want to hold on to it.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

It's now being reported that the firmware update that Sony BB Fan is alluding to will not be out till late 2010.

Yeah, it sounds like that was their way of avoiding pissing off Microsoft. They're going to let the exclusive agreement run out before releasing the firmware.

I wonder if this magic disc is going to cost right around 50/year. :)

Thankfully not.

[DanGarion]

Just an FYI...

Dear Daniel,

Your free instant streaming disc for PS3 should arrive by Friday, Nov 06, 2009.

Meanwhile, add TV episodes & movies to your instant Queue now so you're ready to watch instantly when your instant streaming disc arrives.

-Your friends at Netflix

[Mustang]

Forgot to sign up for the disk.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Yep, I've got to get signed up and start a subscription. Just heard that the disks were shipping while I was at lunch.

[Axxon]

Edit: I guess I kind of blurred what my main point was. XBOX as far as I know is the only method of netflix streaming that has additional costs to use beyond just the hardware. That likely is why some people are outspoken about it. I personally could care less, since I have other methods of viewing netflix streaming. You don't need to pay your internet provider to view Netflix unless you're using an XBOX? I never knew that. As far as I knew, someone was paying for the ISP to provide the internet for you so there'd be a cost to access netflix on every system apart from hardware but with the XBOX you had to pay an additional fee.

Now, you may argue that you are really paying the ISP for other services and netflix is just an addition but then again, I got XBOX live for other services and netflix is just an addition to me too. That's why I like it because it was free. If I never used any service but netflix I'd probably be upset but even though I'm not an online gamer, I didn't mind buying live even before netflix and feel I've gotten my moneys worth out of it. I've bought games just as expensive and not gotten nearly as much use out of them.

[Axxon]

dola, no, I wouldn't actually be upset at all. It's their right to design their business model any way they'd want. If I hadn't chosen a system honestly, free netflix might have swung my decision to the ps3 but I already had a 360 so it was never an option.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Anyone know any good link-ups to get a deal on the Netflix subscription? I know CAG has one, but I'm not sure that it's any better of a deal than what you get at the actual Netflix site. I just want to get the basic BR package (I think that's $9.99/month).

[RainMaker]

I've got both systems and have a Live membership because I think their online system is much better. More features and more players. If you buy a 12-month card it's really cheap.

[Alan T]

You don't need to pay your internet provider to view Netflix unless you're using an XBOX? I never knew that. As far as I knew, someone was paying for the ISP to provide the internet for you so there'd be a cost to access netflix on every system apart from hardware but with the XBOX you had to pay an additional fee.

Now, you may argue that you are really paying the ISP for other services and netflix is just an addition but then again, I got XBOX live for other services and netflix is just an addition to me too. That's why I like it because it was free. If I never used any service but netflix I'd probably be upset but even though I'm not an online gamer, I didn't mind buying live even before netflix and feel I've gotten my moneys worth out of it. I've bought games just as expensive and not gotten nearly as much use out of them.


Aren't you like completely missing the point of my reasons for not paying to use netflix on my XBOX360 when I can do it for less money on two different devices in my same house, by trying to fit in your agenda here? :)

I was merely giving my reasons for it and what I assume others have similar reasoning. Don't let me get in the way of a good PS3 vs XBOX bashing session though! (I don't own a PS3 so I'll stay out of that) :)

[stevew]

When did you request your disc Dan? I didn't realize there was some list to sign up for, I hope it doesn't take weeks to get mine.

[DanGarion]

When did you request your disc Dan? I didn't realize there was some list to sign up for, I hope it doesn't take weeks to get mine.

I can't remember, but I think it was a week ago, when I read online somewhere that you could sign up to be notified when they were ready.

[Flasch186]

getting mine tomorrow.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Here's the site where you can sign up for the streaming disc if anyone needs it.

Streaming Disc Sign-Up (http://www.netflix.com/InstantStreamingDisc)

[Axxon]

Aren't you like completely missing the point of my reasons for not paying to use netflix on my XBOX360 when I can do it for less money on two different devices in my same house, by trying to fit in your agenda here? :)

I was merely giving my reasons for it and what I assume others have similar reasoning. Don't let me get in the way of a good PS3 vs XBOX bashing session though! (I don't own a PS3 so I'll stay out of that) :)

Sorry man, I have no agenda. I have an xbox360 because a friend was selling one used. If he'd had a ps3 I'd have bought that instead. I'm not predisposed to any system.

It sure sounds like you have an agenda when to make your point you have to misstate facts to make the situation sound worse than it is. I said, As far as I knew, someone was paying for the ISP to provide the internet for you so there'd be a cost to access netflix on every system apart from hardware but with the XBOX you had to pay an additional fee.

This is a true statement and doesn't attack or defend anyone. It states the truth. Saying only xbox360 users have to pay more than a subscription to netflix to use the service is similar but it is definitely has a built in bias since it paints a false picture precisely to make one product look worse than it actually is, which is not a good thing to the subset of people who currently have to make a choice on which system to get. Lets face it, if you already have an xbox360 you'd just buy a Roku player to watch netflix as opposed to a ps3 and if you have a ps3 you no longer need to worry about getting an xbox360.

See, i don't really see any dilemma except artificial ones thrown up by console war participants who can't see anyone except as either friend or foes and paint agendas where no agenda exists.

[stevew]

Can this thread title just get changed to less of a clusterfuck? Netflix streams to PS3 or something to that effect.

[Alan T]

Sorry man, I have no agenda. I have an xbox360 because a friend was selling one used. If he'd had a ps3 I'd have bought that instead. I'm not predisposed to any system.

It sure sounds like you have an agenda when to make your point you have to misstate facts to make the situation sound worse than it is. I said, As far as I knew, someone was paying for the ISP to provide the internet for you so there'd be a cost to access netflix on every system apart from hardware but with the XBOX you had to pay an additional fee.

This is a true statement and doesn't attack or defend anyone. It states the truth. Saying only xbox360 users have to pay more than a subscription to netflix to use the service is similar but it is definitely has a built in bias since it paints a false picture precisely to make one product look worse than it actually is, which is not a good thing to the subset of people who currently have to make a choice on which system to get. Lets face it, if you already have an xbox360 you'd just buy a Roku player to watch netflix as opposed to a ps3 and if you have a ps3 you no longer need to worry about getting an xbox360.

See, i don't really see any dilemma except artificial ones thrown up by console war participants who can't see anyone except as either friend or foes and paint agendas where no agenda exists.


I don't even understand your argument. I pay the electric company for the power I use for the tv to watch it on also.

[Passacaglia]

Anybody using a roku player for netflix?

No, but I'm considering getting a Tivo box that does netflix. Anyone do that?

[DanGarion]

I don't even understand your argument. I pay the electric company for the power I use for the tv to watch it on also.

What's the argument?

XBox 360 - Must have Live Gold account which costs $60 a year and must have Netflix account
PS3 - Must have Netflix account.

Thus it costs more to use Netflix on a 360 than it does on a PS3.

Oh and as I stated more than once, I like my 360 about twice as much as my PS3.

[Antmeister]

Anybody using a roku player for netflix?
Yes.
See previous page.

[Alan T]

What's the argument?

XBox 360 - Must have Live Gold account which costs $60 a year and must have Netflix account
PS3 - Must have Netflix account.

Thus it costs more to use Netflix on a 360 than it does on a PS3.

Oh and as I stated more than once, I like my 360 about twice as much as my PS3.


Yeah, that is pretty much what I had said before. But he was bringing up stuff about ISP costs that didn't make any sense is all. I don't even understand why he is trying to bring me into some silly console war. I mean I use my game console like 2 times a year or something rediculous.. I could really not care that much :)

[Flasch186]

^interesting

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Can this thread title just get changed to less of a clusterfuck? Netflix streams to PS3 or something to that effect.

Done.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

My wife and I started playing around with the Netflix site last night. I'm one of the 1.2 million people that Netflix expects to jump on board due to the new PS3 streaming option. I added the Blu-ray option to my subscription.

1. I love the option to stream kids shows. This will help to avoid seeing the same kid movies over and over again.

2. I also like how the service automatically checks your queue and switches your movie request to Blu-ray if it's available in the HD format. I thought I was going to have to change my queue selections to BR, but I was glad to see that wasn't the case.

3. The suggested movies didn't do much for me. I could do without that.

Overall, I'm really impressed. My streaming disc for the PS3 will be here by Monday.

[samifan24]

How do you order a streaming disc for the PS3? I went to the Netflix URL listed earlier in this thread and it was a dead end.

[stevew]

I wish they would send me the email letting me know when the netflix stream disc would be arriving.

[Flasch186]

wow, the picture is a real blast from the past...quality is pretty bad in comparison to the stuff Im used to watching now.

[DanGarion]

WTF you have to actually use the disc to do Netflix, it's now just an update. FAIL.

[Mustang]

Anyone that has received the PS3 netflix disk, any comments? Is the interface the same as the 360?

We received the email saying our disk was shipped out so, should have it by Thursday.

[DanGarion]

Anyone that has received the PS3 netflix disk, any comments? Is the interface the same as the 360?

We received the email saying our disk was shipped out so, should have it by Thursday.

Once I realized that I have to have the disc in any time I choose to use it I lost interest. My disc is sitting collecting dust for now.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Anyone that has received the PS3 netflix disk, any comments? Is the interface the same as the 360?

We received the email saying our disk was shipped out so, should have it by Thursday.

I've see a few reviews comparing the two. They said the wait time to load the application is one second longer than the 360. The wait time to load the streaming movie is roughly 3-4 seconds longer than the 360. So there's a bit more wait time, though it's only about 5 seconds from start to finish.

On the plus side, the video quality appears to be a bit better on the PS3 from what I've read thus far. I'm also getting mine on Thursday, so I'll be able to give it a whirl then.

[stevew]

I'm noticing they seemed to throttle my account already. I used to mail the discs on a Monday, they'd get there on Tuesday and I'd have a new batch on Wednesday. My latest email was indicating a Thursday ship. Which means that I'm unlikely to get any more movies till monday(assuming I watch them and have them mailed out on friday).

[Young Drachma]

Mine arrived last Friday. Installed and I've watched a few documentaries with no problem. It's fine. I don't mind the disc having to be in there, I mean..it's not like I'd get to play a game and watch a movie at the same time. It's nice, because before I'd have to hook the laptop up to the TV to watch Netflix and that got annoying.

I've only been using Netflix for a month, so...anyway, I'm glad they did this after checking out instant streaming on my brother's 360 and seeing how sweet it works.

[Mustang]

I guess I don't understand the hangup about putting a disk in to have something stream. If you were going to watch a movie, you would put a disk in so, what am I missing?

[Young Drachma]

I guess I don't understand the hangup about putting a disk in to have something stream. If you were going to watch a movie, you would put a disk in so, what am I missing?

I think it's probably just that 360 people can do it automatically is probably the hangup. Maybe some folks are afraid they'll lose the disc. I don't know that I get it, either. I did get the impression when I first read it, that the disc was a one-time thing, but once we got it in the mail it seemed evident that it'd have to be in there and loaded it each time.

But it's not anymore of a hassle than say, plugging up the computer. So it's all good.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Here's a video walkthrough in case anyone is curious........

PS3 Netflix walkthrough (http://www.ps3blog.net/2009/11/11/netflix-ps3-walkthroughreview/)

BTW.....Got my first BR disc in the mail. Valkyrie. Pretty good movie if you haven't seen it.

[Mustang]

Odd.

I was trying to watch a HD show on Netflix on the PS3 and I was not getting any sound. No issues with games or Blu ray... ??

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Got my streaming disc last night. Daughter watched a Muppets movie and I tested out a couple of the HD movies. Quality of even the old SD movies was pretty good and HD feeds worked like a charm. Load time was there, but it wasn't very long at all.

I'm going to be using this service a LOT.

[stevew]

agreed. I have a fairly good upscaler in my TV, and I was pretty impressed with the quality of the video. I'd say the non-hd stream looked slightly better than a DVD when all was said and done.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

agreed. I have a fairly good upscaler in my TV, and I was pretty impressed with the quality of the video. I'd say the non-hd stream looked slightly better than a DVD when all was said and done.

The quality of the SD stream surprised me to be honest. My daughter had been watching some of the kids movies on the laptop. I was wondering if the image on the TV might be a bit blocky or stretched, but it was very good. 'Scooby Doo and the Zombie Ghost' looked quite nice as did 'The Muppets Take Manhattan'. :)

[wade moore]

Us 360 users could have told you this MONTHS ago.

;)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Us 360 users could have told you this MONTHS ago.

;)

Yes, but I was concerned that the vastly inferior free service on the PS3 would make the movies look similar to an Atari 2600 video game. I'm sure you sympathize with my plight. :)

[wade moore]

Yes, but I was concerned that the vastly inferior free service on the PS3 would make the movies look similar to an Atari 2600 video game. I'm sure you sympathize with my plight. :)

Ah, yes - fair point.


I should start another thread about that though, because the MW2 debacle is a perfect example of why I'm willing to pay for XBL.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

$5/month.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Ah, yes - fair point.

I should start another thread about that though, because the MW2 debacle is a perfect example of why I'm willing to pay for XBL.

Yeah, it's hard to find anyone to play with amongst the 250K players online every night playing MW2 on the PS3. People just quit out of frustration. Plus, it looks like an Atari 2600 game.

Take it to the MW2 thread. I want to talk about how good Dora the Explorer looks when streamed to my PS3. :)

[wade moore]

Yeah, it's hard to find anyone to play with amongst the 250K players online every night playing MW2 on the PS3. People just quit out of frustration. Plus, it looks like an Atari 2600 game.

Take it to the MW2 thread. I want to talk about how good Dora the Explorer looks when streamed to my PS3. :)

Er - you must not know about the MW2 problems.

The servers were completely down for most of the first 3 days after release because they couldn't handle the load. That was my point.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Er - you must not know about the MW2 problems.

The servers were completely down for most of the first 3 days after release because they couldn't handle the load. That was my point.

And as soon as you explain how this has anything to do with Netflix, I'd be happy to discuss it here. There's a place for the discussion, but this isn't it.

[wade moore]

And as soon as you explain how this has anything to do with Netflix, I'd be happy to discuss it here. There's a place for the discussion, but this isn't it.

Gotcha - because FOFC is all about staying on topic.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Gotcha - because FOFC is all about staying on topic.

"So you're saying there's a chance?"

[Lonnie]

Got my disc yesterday. Video quality looks great, just like the 360. I'll watch on both now. The 360 is the main gaming rig upstairs and the PS3 is the entertainment console in the living room.

Can't we all just get along?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Got my disc yesterday. Video quality looks great, just like the 360. I'll watch on both now. The 360 is the main gaming rig upstairs and the PS3 is the entertainment console in the living room.

Can't we all just get along?

I just figured out that I can go out to the streaming request site and get a 2nd streaming disc for my other PS3. Glad they made that an option so I don't have to swap the same disc back and forth between the two rooms.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

CEO of Netflix announced today that Netflix will implement a disc-free interface on the PS3 by October 2010. Not surprising since we knew the MS exclusivity on the disc-less interface expires in October 2010.