One of the benefits of accessing Netflix streaming through Xbox 360 are the updates Microsoft and Netflix have delivered to the interface and feature set. The addition of group streaming, genre lists and adding movies from your Xbox 360 were welcomed, and most of those were carried over into the the recently launched disc-based version of Netflix streaming for PlayStation 3. Unfortunately, it looks like PlayStation 3 users will have to become accustomed to that interface for a little while yet.
When asked if Netflix and Sony had the ability to update and alter the Netflix interface for PlayStation 3 users based on feedback, Netflix was immediately coy.
"Late next year we expect to have an embedded solution available for PS3s via a system software update slated for release through the PlayStation Network," said Netflix VP of corp. communications Steve Swasey in an e-mailed statement to me. "Until then, enjoy watching instantly via your PS3 using the instant streaming disc!"
That didn't answer my question, I told him. Can the interface be changed?
"Using the disc is how you’ll watch movies until then," responded Swasey.
I took the hint.
Until Netflix becomes an embedded part of the PlayStation 3 in the latter half of 2010 -- a date rumored to have been picked because it falls after Netflix's exclusivity agreement with Microsoft -- the interface will likely remain the same. Netflix would have to send new discs to make any changes. Right now, it doesn't cost a dime to receive a Blu-ray disc enabling Netflix support on your PlayStation 3.
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deltakong
boo effing hoo. does anyone even have any problems with it?
darkuest
I dont care to much if they are going to change the interface or not just as long as it works n there's not much of a loading time. It does kinda sucks that u have to throw in a disc in order to watch streaming movies though. Hopefully they can change that sooner than later.
gamersince1995
i dont care!
gamermoney
seriously, i've read news like this like a few days after it was announced...lol, My bro moved back into town last weekend so his mail is coming here in the meantime so i'm using his netflix bd which got here thurs
Groovypotato
Wow they did some reporting on the PS3 and because its not happy news its called bashing but when any bad news about the Xbox comes out it hailed as justice from the gaming Gods on how much it sucks. I just hope that both systems can get these apps working so that it benefits the customers so that other companies can be encouraged to put their services on the console systems.
bbigdrew1478
idk but compare the xbox live, the ps3 is not as good, its slower and pixelated in some films.....but its juss starting out i can manage
malaaw
as usual g4 bashing the ps3
eburkulosis
UHHHHHHH??? What? When is my disc coming?
LarcenousLaugh
I ran into some issues streaming this weekend with extended pauses during some of the movies I tried to play. Wasn't having any connection issues I could track down. Did anyone else notice anything like that if you were using it on Saturday?
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