Netflix is now better on PS3 than xbox, and its still free (w netflix subs.)

[QUOTE="gamecubepad"]

360 needs the search feature.

navyguy21

Awesome. That'll be great since they only have fraction of their total library available to view in the 360 Netflix browser.

but I get three at a time unlimited mailers from Blockbuster Online... and I can use them for dvds or blurays OR PS3 games (or ps2, wii, nintendo ds, 360, etc...), and if I want to see something without waiting on a mailer, I can go trade the mailers in for free rentals at the store.

ianuilliam

You're right about the games thing. I had Blockbuster 3 at a time and it saved me so much cash over renting those games in the store, or buying them. I might pick the sub up again for the holidays since it's so dang cheap.

My wife just loves Netflix instant streaming, and I do too, but not as much.:P We watch 2-3 movies a day combined as a family, so waiting won't suffice in our case.

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]

[QUOTE="zero_snake99"] Silverlight isn't on PS3. That requires a licensing fee which, I'm sure, Netflix and Sony don't want to deal with. Also, reread your source. It says they know 1080p and 5.1 is coming, but didn't know to which device... seems to be the PS3.zero_snake99

The link was talkin about 1080p streaming coming to other netflix devices such as TVs and Bluray players that support netflix.

Once again... wrong >_>

"What we do know is that Xbox already streams 1080p over Silverlight, the same tech that Netflix uses, through its Zune store, and that it looks pretty great."

Silverlight is used for the Zune store and Netflix on 360... no mention of PS3 with Silverlight.. considering Silverlight is OWNED by MS.

Also, unless Engaget is talking about the Fall update... 360 currently only supports 720p. That's a fact. SOURCE

Edit, Your link is from 2008 :|

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="topgunmv"]

It didn't have those before? Why anyone would use that over driving 5 minutes to a redbox is beyond me.

topgunmv

Netflix? You must be joking. I'd rather pay 5$ total for the 5 movies I watch a month instead of this dreaded "20 dollars a month" thing.

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"] Redbox? You must be joking. Dollar a day? What a rip. I'd rather get netflix in the mail and watch unlimited streaming with no late fees for just twenty dollars a month instead of this dreaded "dollar a day" thing. Bread_or_Decide

Netflix? You must be joking. I'd rather pay 5$ total for the 5 movies I watch a month instead of this dreaded "20 dollars a month" thing.

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

[QUOTE="zero_snake99"]

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]Did you read the whole article or skim the title? Also, Silverlight is already licensed by netflix and that is the platform it runs on. Also in the link ;) "What we do know is that Xbox already streams 1080p over Silverlight, the same tech that Netflix uses..."

The link was talkin about 1080p streaming coming to other netflix devices such as TVs and Bluray players that support netflix.

navyguy21

Once again... wrong >_>

"What we do know is that Xbox already streams 1080p over Silverlight, the same tech that Netflix uses, through its Zune store, and that it looks pretty great."

Silverlight is used for the Zune store and Netflix on 360... no mention of PS3 with Silverlight.. considering Silverlight is OWNED by MS.

Also, unless Engaget is talking about the Fall update... 360 currently only supports 720p. That's a fact. SOURCE

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="topgunmv"]

Netflix? You must be joking. I'd rather pay 5$ total for the 5 movies I watch a month instead of this dreaded "20 dollars a month" thing.

topgunmv

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

lol, i have both, and NO

navyguy21

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"] You better watch them that very night and return them the next day. Who needs the hassle? navyguy21

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

Why would I rent a movie if I don't plan on watching it in the near future? AND I'm not an imbecile, I can handle not losing a disk for a day or two.

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="topgunmv"]

Netflix? You must be joking. I'd rather pay 5$ total for the 5 movies I watch a month instead of this dreaded "20 dollars a month" thing.

topgunmv

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

[QUOTE="navyguy21"][QUOTE="topgunmv"]

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

topgunmv

Why would I rent a movie if I don't plan on watching it in the near future? AND I'm not imbecile, I can handle not losing a disk for a day or two.

lol, i have both, and NO

navyguy21

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"] You better watch them that very night and return them the next day. Who needs the hassle? ianuilliam

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

The 10$ a month deal is by mail, even I don't like waiting several days when I'm in the mood for a movie. You can rent blurays for 2$ a day from redbox, yes.

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]

lol, i have both, and NO

Animal-Mother

The 10$ a month deal is by mail, even I don't like waiting several days when I'm in the mood for a movie. You can rent blurays for 2$ a day from redbox, yes.

topgunmv

Mail + Instant Watch

Plus Netflix doesn't run out as easily as Redbox does.

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="topgunmv"]

Netflix? You must be joking. I'd rather pay 5$ total for the 5 movies I watch a month instead of this dreaded "20 dollars a month" thing.

topgunmv

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]

lol, i have both, and NO

Animal-Mother

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="navyguy21"]

lol, i have both, and NO

Stevo_the_gamer

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

The 10$ a month deal is by mail, even I don't like waiting several days when I'm in the mood for a movie. You can rent blurays for 2$ a day from redbox, yes.

metroidfood

Mail + Instant Watch

Plus Netflix doesn't run out as easily as Redbox does.

But it's only in stereo unless you're streaming to a ps3 right? And even then just recently with this update.

Blockbuster works for me. TheColbert

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"] You better watch them that very night and return them the next day. Who needs the hassle? Bread_or_Decide

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

Well, given the number of movies I watch a month, redbox is the perfect solution for me.

It looks pretty good but I prefer watching blu rays on my PS3.

It looks pretty good but I prefer watching blu rays on my PS3.

gago-gago

who cares. As long as if Xbox owners can watch movies,etc. Its basically equivalent to PS3's version

SwagSurf

[QUOTE="SwagSurf"]

who cares. As long as if Xbox owners can watch movies,etc. Its basically equivalent to PS3's version

JohnF111

why, is Netflix free on PS3 now?

its been better. plus it streams more faster and streams with bluray quality plus its free

[QUOTE="JohnF111"][QUOTE="SwagSurf"]

who cares. As long as if Xbox owners can watch movies,etc. Its basically equivalent to PS3's version

HavocV3

why, is Netflix free on PS3 now?

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

[QUOTE="JohnF111"] Free seems to be a touchy word when talking about the xbox... Doesnt it?ianuilliam

why, is Netflix free on PS3 now?

so it's not free.

seems like people try claiming it in the same way PS+ gets you 'free' stuff.

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

Even if I took 2 days to watch every movie, that's still only 10$. Redbox doesn't have "late fees".

topgunmv

The 10$ a month deal is by mail, even I don't like waiting several days when I'm in the mood for a movie. You can rent blurays for 2$ a day from redbox, yes.

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

why, is Netflix free on PS3 now?

HavocV3

so it's not free.

seems like people try claiming it in the same way PS+ gets you 'free' stuff.

So having to pay $60 a year for gold and $10 a month to acces netflix on the 360 is equal to just the $10 a month for just netflix on the PS3? :lol:

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

why, is Netflix free on PS3 now?

HavocV3

so it's not free.

seems like people try claiming it in the same way PS+ gets you 'free' stuff.

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]Always has been... Free as in, you only have to pay for your Netflix account. As opposed to 360, you have to pay for Netflix, and be a Gold subscriber.

loadedboon

so it's not free.

seems like people try claiming it in the same way PS+ gets you 'free' stuff.

So having to pay $60 a year for gold and $10 a month to acces netflix on the 360 is equal to just the $10 a month for just netflix on the PS3? :lol:

I said that?

man, I need to lay off the alcohol, can't remember anything anymore. sorry I said such a thing!:lol:

Yep, my XBL Gold account expires Dec. 15 that's when I'll officially move over to the PS3 for Netflix.

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]Netflix is only $10 a month, too, for one-at-a-time. Or Blockbuster Online. And for that same $10 a month, you can watch a lot more than 5 movies, with a lot bigger selections. Also, does that $10 a month from redbox include hi-def movies? What about games?

ianuilliam

The 10$ a month deal is by mail, even I don't like waiting several days when I'm in the mood for a movie. You can rent blurays for 2$ a day from redbox, yes.

Look at it this way, an all you can eat buffet is only a good deal if you're going to eat a lot. For the 4-5 movies a month that I rent, 1 day each, Redbox gives me better quality than streaming, is faster than mail, and cheaper then netflix.

The only way netflix would be better is if I'm like the rotund guy at a buffet and actually use it all.

I saw this last week on the Playstation Blog. I haven't used Netflix on my 360 or PS3 for a while, but whenever I do resubscribe, I'll be streaming on my PS3. I noticed there's search feature on the PS3 app (it automatically finds movies as you type)! Is that available on the 360 app? I don't have XBL Gold either, so that's huge barrier lol.

still better than what the PS3 had before but still not better than the Xbox 360 user interface for Netflixlamprey263

Incorrect, but thanks for posting.

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

why, is Netflix free on PS3 now?

HavocV3

so it's not free.

seems like people try claiming it in the same way PS+ gets you 'free' stuff.

Exactly why I put "(w netflix subs.)" in the title. I knew someone would make an argument like yours. Of course you have to pay for the netflix subscription, its already understood that a netflix subscription is required. Xbox live requires 50 a year plus the 10 a month for Netflix, whereas PS3 is just the 10 a month. Sony isnt charging a dime for this feature, whereas Microsoft is. Sony is providing this feature for free, whereas Microsoft isnt...

[QUOTE="SwagSurf"]

who cares. As long as if Xbox owners can watch movies,etc. Its basically equivalent to PS3's version

no, because PS3 users can now get a better viewing experience without having to pay the yearly fee of xbox live

[QUOTE="SwagSurf"]

who cares. As long as if Xbox owners can watch movies,etc. Its basically equivalent to PS3's version

Chris_Williams

PS3 plays Bluray movies, plays 3D games and movies, has the best motion control The Move, has free online, has far less hardware failure rates, comes with charge and play controllers, the HDD can be upgraded to 500gb for $80 with many brands of HDD, has the most and best exclusive games, and it has a web browser which is nice and useful. So why do people want a Wii or 360? Baffling!

[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"][QUOTE="SwagSurf"]

who cares. As long as if Xbox owners can watch movies,etc. Its basically equivalent to PS3's version

jasonharris48

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

why, is Netflix free on PS3 now?

HavocV3

so it's not free.

seems like people try claiming it in the same way PS+ gets you 'free' stuff.

No is not free but it doesn't require a live kind of subscription which is the point,to enjoy netflix on 360 you need $50 for your gold account and your separate netflix account,on PS3 you just need your netflix account.

[QUOTE="SwagSurf"]

who cares. As long as if Xbox owners can watch movies,etc. Its basically equivalent to PS3's version

SuprmanLuvHandl

no, because PS3 users can now get a better viewing experience without having to pay the yearly fee of xbox live

But I can watch it for free on my PC can't I? Or can we not play that game....

I saw this last week on the Playstation Blog. I haven't used Netflix on my 360 or PS3 for a while, but whenever I do resubscribe, I'll be streaming on my PS3. I noticed there's search feature on the PS3 app (it automatically finds movies as you type)! Is that available on the 360 app? I don't have XBL Gold either, so that's huge barrier lol.

TREAL_Since