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Netflix Streaming Coming to PS3
Users will initially have to insert an "instant streaming Blu-ray disc" into the PS3 every time they want to use Netflix.
So much for Microsoft's exclusive partnership with Netflix.
Sony is bringing Netflix streaming to the PlayStation 3 as early as November. For $8.99 a month, Netflix members will be able to instantly watch an unlimited number of movies and TV episodes directly on their PS3.
Netflix has been available on the Xbox 360 for a while, but you need to subscribe to Xbox Live, which is an extra $50 per year. Give the edge to Sony here.
However, there will be some quirks to streaming Netflix on the PS3. Users will have to insert an "instant streaming Blu-ray disc" into the PS3 every time they want to use Netflix. The disc, which will be provided to you, activates the Netflix service via BD-Live.
Sony says the disc will "initially" be needed to stream Netflix, so hopefully a future software upgrade will make Netflix a built-in feature on the PS3.
You will be able to pick out movies and manage your queue using an onscreen interface. The PS3's wireless controller will give users full control of the Netflix streaming.
If you're a Netflix member and own a PS3, click here to reserve a free instant streaming disc.
Sony is bringing Netflix streaming to the PlayStation 3 as early as November. For $8.99 a month, Netflix members will be able to instantly watch an unlimited number of movies and TV episodes directly on their PS3.
Netflix has been available on the Xbox 360 for a while, but you need to subscribe to Xbox Live, which is an extra $50 per year. Give the edge to Sony here.
However, there will be some quirks to streaming Netflix on the PS3. Users will have to insert an "instant streaming Blu-ray disc" into the PS3 every time they want to use Netflix. The disc, which will be provided to you, activates the Netflix service via BD-Live.
Sony says the disc will "initially" be needed to stream Netflix, so hopefully a future software upgrade will make Netflix a built-in feature on the PS3.
You will be able to pick out movies and manage your queue using an onscreen interface. The PS3's wireless controller will give users full control of the Netflix streaming.
If you're a Netflix member and own a PS3, click here to reserve a free instant streaming disc.
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Steve Crowe, Web Editor
Steve is an editor for cepro.com. He graduated from Emerson College with a B.A. in Journalism. He joined the CE Pro staff in 2008. Steve is also a freelance sports writer for The Boston Globe and other various publications.
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Everyday there are more and more Netflix enabled devices, while I lkike this and feel that it is a good thing I am scepticle of the benefit for CE manufacturers. True that it provides and edge, especially in this case where Sony does not require an additonal $50 a month. However, manufacturers will only be competing if they add it and have a disadvantage if they do not forcing them to include it. Will have to wait and see how this effcets products in the future.
Still think that Netflix the way to go and look for more and more devices in the future.. I am personally waiting for the Netflix enabled toaster…