Netflix Streaming Coming To PS3 This Year

I wonder how well netflix will stream via wi-fi. My PS3 wi-fi is super slow compared to the 360.

" I signed up for PS3 disc notification, even though I'll probably stick with the 360 for my Netflix needs until they properly integrate the service into the PS3 software.  I hope they have all the access that the 360 has, too.  I don't want to have to go to me PC to set up my streaming queue again.    Now how about some Hulu on either of these systems (and I don't mean the paid "PlayOn")? "

" These titles are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members’ personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members’ individual instant Queues. Members can use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues."

Hmm I bet MS knew about this early on but didn't say anything so that's why they're pushing their own instant streaming service which I must admit the quality is much better than netflix's IMO, but it's way too pricey. At least now I can use netflix on both my Xbox ans PS3 so win win I guess.

It sort of makes you wonder if Microsoft will blink and decide to move Netflix to the Silver side of the wall.

Hopefully the increased userbase will help get a bigger selection of streamable movies. The current selection still sucks.

Awesome! This is good news for me, I've been wanting some Netflix on PSN for a while now.  
 
And so the gap gets smaller, and smaller, and smaller...

and Canada is still stuck in the stone age with no ps3 netflix nor ps3 movie/video store.

I can't imagine Jeff wearing a suit ever.

Oddly enough, earlier in the day prior to hearing this, John and I had just been talking about how we probably weren't interested in upgrading to a gold account for the 360 pretty much exclusively for the streaming Netflix ability. Now we'll get the ability without the upgrade-- already reserved our disc.
 
Mwahaha.

"I may have to reconsider my decision to re-activate my netflix subscription...I wonder what package you need to take advantage of this service... "

The gap between Sony and MS is almost at a close...what's going to win this console war is personal taste and exclusives...the features they both offer is almost on a level playing field.

I've just received this meemo!

Maybe I would give 2 shits, if there was any chance of this coming to Poland, or actually any chance of having any movies in the PSN or something...
Then again, the 360 doesn't even have Internet in Poland so...

Good deal, now when I am gaming on my 360, my wife can stream Netflix to the TV via the PS3 instead of me having to compromise.

I think I just decided to get a Netflix account again.
 
EDIT: Actually, I just did.

What about Canada!?

People keep saying that Sony has been leveling the playing field, but it seems to me that since the price drop anything that Sony does is absolutely tilting it in their favor.  The 360 is now so much more expensive to match feature-wise to the PS3, the only advantages it still has are certain games, if you like them, and some people feel the Live experience is still better, which I don't really, especially for $50 a year.

Paying for Gold was a necessary evil for years, while the $50 hurt every year, you felt that you got what you paid for considering the offerings on the other consoles.  While the Wii is still ridiculously weak in the area of online features, the PSN has come a long way since the initial launch, and is now arguably just as good as XBL.  Netflix has been mentioned a few times as the one thing XBL had that set it apart, but that is now going to be on both, making the difference between the two that much smaller.
 
MS is going to have to address this sooner or later, especially when times are tough, paying $50 to play online on top of buying the games isn't very attractive.  Either by making Gold cheaper or adding a sizeable amount of MS points to a Gold subscription as incentive.  The fact that the 360 is the only console without a web browser is baffling, a 360 version of IE is something I'd have expected at launch, but it's something that seems to never be discussed.

Yes its about time.

Also I DO hope Netflix capability becomes available for silver Live members because of this. My older 360 with the busted disc drive sits in the living room as a Netflix and arcade device, while my primary 360 remains in my room; and it's annoying having to make sure my profile is on the one in the living room and that I'm not logged-in in my room when somebody wants to watch Netflix. I'm certainly not going to get another gold account for that functionality.

Why issue the disc?  That makes no sense.  Have it online at PSN

Nice,i won't use it but it's cool for those who wanted it. Also glad you are liking Uncharted 2,i am almost done with it and it's so fun.

Any pics of the interface for the PS3?

It's nice to know the good people at Netflix don't know how to hold cds.

Well that made my day...

Well I saw this coming and I guess so did MS because that must be why they're pushing the hell out of their own instant stream. Well at least now I can watch netflix on both my xbox and ps3

That's a really good feature for the PS3.  I really hope that it comes with a fully-functional interface for searching movies.  I'm thinking about getting a PS3 anyway, so I'd love to have the choice of the machine to watch it on.

" People keep saying that Sony has been leveling the playing field, but it seems to me that since the price drop anything that Sony does is absolutely tilting it in their favor.  The 360 is now so much more expensive to match feature-wise to the PS3, the only advantages it still has are certain games, if you like them, and some people feel the Live experience is still better, which I don't really, especially for $50 a year. "

"What gets me is that most of those PS3 fans previosuly discounted this same feature when it was a 360 exclusive, but now they're saying it's an absolutely fantastic feature and hailing it as the end of the console war and the true path to PS3 dominance."

I'm not gonna use it, but it doesn't hurt me so I'm all for it.  Guess cross-game chat will be included in the next update also.

 You can try and deny my logic, but you know it's accurate. "

Great news for people who only have a PS3, but I'll stick to streaming it on my 360 so I don't need to use a disc.
 
Maybe if we keep hoping and praying, some day the PS3 will actually do something better than the 360, rather than something basically-as-good-if-you-don't-think-about-it-too-hard.

I wonder if Netflix went to Sony and Microsoft, or Sony and Microsoft went to Netflix?

Oh no, i have to use a disc?! 
 
Are people aware that the disc is TEMPORARY so PS3 can enjoy the service asap?  
 
Poor Microsoft... they keep dropping money for no reasons.... no wonder why they ask for you balls for some HD and accessories.

I agree with Jeff.  Uncharted 2 is a fucking good game.
 
Anyway, i don't know how much of a boon this will be.  I am sure that being a blu ray player is enough for people, and since there are blu ray players coming out with Netflix support, this just brings it up to par with everyone.  I think MS should make Netflix available to silver members, it would be a good move.  However, as many of us know, the PSN speed is much slower so how good the service will be is yet to be seen.  And with Microsoft showing off instant 1080p streaming, they already have a few ups on the PSN.

" I wonder if Netflix went to Sony and Microsoft, or Sony and Microsoft went to Netflix? "

Nice, I might use this.