PS3/Netflix streaming
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- fooler2
Just started a NETFLIX account so I can stream content through my PS3. Got the official NETFLIX disc yesterday and it seemed to work flawlessly. Only question is why do you have to insert the streaming disc every-time you want to watch something? Is this for security reasons? Seems like it should be downloadable and kept on the hard drive. Also if I get another PS3 for the bedroom can I just use this disc to stream content? What if me and the misses want to stream 2 things on 2 different TVs?
- scarabin0
yes
not sure
yes
get another disk
- fooler20
thank
you
- fooler20
I'm pretty sure you don't need an install disc every time you stream Netflix using an Xbox360, so why with the PS3?
- Microsoft bought exclusive rights to build it into the 360s firmware. Ps3 has to use a disc for this reason.CygnusZero4
- scarabin0
i just clicked "need another disk" on my netflix account, i'll see if you can register more than one at a time and report back
- DrBombay0
I'm not sure the answers to your questions but this shit works wicked. $9 a month and I get one dvd out at a time and unlimited streaming. There are a ton of movies and I am sure they will continue to release more for the streaming service. I could write a testimonial for the service.
- fugged0
not sure if their are technical reasons, but I'm pretty sure Microsoft and Netflix made a deal. They allow XBox to stream, and they use Silverlight for their web player.
- fooler20
Right now I have a Blockbuster subscription which I thought was pretty nice before this came out. Block lets you return them in-store for a free rental, even blue rays. But no streaming content. I'm going to keep them both for a few months since it's only 9 bucks each.
- baseline_shift0
this doesnt stream BluRay quality movies does it?
i <3 Netflix instant watch for my comp
- refunktion0
just got my disk the other day, excited to try it.... now i just need time to fucking watch stuff.
- frost2150
Their are some HD content on the streaming. I would like them to update it with more current movies though.
I think the disc is a temporary solution for now since a month or 2 ago, XBox was boasting that they are EXCLUSIVELY the only one with Netflix streaming. I think they are trying to this same thing to the wii
- Gucci0
These fuckers need to get this working in canada.
- 5tim0
I prefer the Xbox streaming as it integrates well with the dashboard. The PS3 method seems so alien to me. Kind of fucks me off there's no search functionality on either as most of the stuff I want to watch I have to find and add on the website. Apparently the next/later PS3 firmware update will add the streaming without the need for a disc.