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Post by el JOKER5 on Jul 15, 2008 13:19:23 GMT -5
Xbox 360 and Netflix Deal, how will Sony's PS3 counter that? Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Microsoft announced yesterday at the E3 2008 briefing a partnership with movie rental service Netflix. Xbox 360 Xbox LIVE Gold members who are also Netflix subscribers can this holiday season instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix.
This pretty huge, as Netflix is largest online movie rental service in the world. With the exclusive deal Microsoft gives the Xbox 360 a pretty strong media presence in the living room, despite lacking Blu-ray support. For those with limited broadband connectivity the Xbox 360 Netflix deal is of course not adding to their experience. A disc based movie playback is still important in my opinion. Later today Sony has its turn to counter the Xbox 360 Netflix deal in their E3 2008 press-conference.
Netflix on Xbox 360 Experience: From the Netflix Web site, simply add movies and TV episodes to your individual instant Queues. Those choices will be automatically displayed on the TV screen via Xbox 360 and available to watch instantly. Once selected, movies will begin playing in 30 seconds or less. In addition to instantly streaming movies to the TV, Gold members can fast-forward, pause, and rewind—all using either the Xbox 360 Controller or Media Remote. In all, the user interface creates a highly personalized experience that puts viewers in control.
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Post by REAPER on Jul 15, 2008 14:38:04 GMT -5
Looks like they'll go at it 1st party style. We'll see how that turns out. I might have to give it a try when it goes lives tonight.
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Post by XZeroSympathyX on Jul 15, 2008 16:44:46 GMT -5
I want one of you with the PS3 to let us know how it compares to Marketplace.
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Post by REAPER on Jul 15, 2008 16:57:40 GMT -5
I don't have a 360 so I can't compare. But I'll give it a try for fun and let you know what I think.
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Post by xxxxxBAMAxxxxx on Jul 15, 2008 19:54:53 GMT -5
Well I dont connect to Sony's online so no help from me eaither I guess. lol Im such a slacker
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Post by REAPER on Jul 15, 2008 22:00:24 GMT -5
Maybe Sony meant tonight 2009? Still waiting for them throw this shit up...
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Post by el JOKER5 on Jul 16, 2008 6:53:02 GMT -5
zero i would not rent from it, but i will let you know how it compares.
also if their movies DL like their demos...they are in for world of trouble. it would take a day & a half to DL a movie.
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Post by xxxxxBAMAxxxxx on Jul 16, 2008 11:11:06 GMT -5
Maybe Sony meant tonight 2009? Still waiting for them throw this shit up... Hold that breath
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Post by REAPER on Jul 16, 2008 13:15:43 GMT -5
Maybe Sony meant tonight 2009? Still waiting for them throw this shit up... Hold that breath Apparently it's not available in Canada...go figure. It's not even Sony's fault for once. Some politicial bullshit. I hate this country.
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Post by el JOKER5 on Jul 16, 2008 13:45:27 GMT -5
Hold that breath Apparently it's not available in Canada...go figure. It's not even Sony's fault for once. Some politicial bullshit. I hate this country. xbox was the same way, when it first introduced movie downloads.
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