We've already reported on Netflix's decision to go Blu-Ray exclusive but the service could also be coming to the PS3 in a completely different form entirely. If Seanbajuice is to be believed then we could be seeing a streaming movie service from Netflix for the PS3 before the end of the year. The blogger claims that he received a survey from Netflix asking about whether anyone in his household would use a downloadable movie rental service available through his PS3.The survey goes on to detail the service, saying "Now you can watch movies from Netflix instantly by using your Internet-connected Playstation 3. Simply insert a special Netflix disc into your PS/3 to enable instant movie streaming. The disc is available from Netflix for a one-time fee of $3." Apart from the $3 disc, this service would be essentially free, as long as you have a paid Netflix account.
We would love to see a service like this, but considering that this is the only source we can find with this information, we're labelling it as a rumour for now.
[Via Engadget]
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2-12-2008 @ 1:34PM
adamantypants said...
Sweet baby Jesus I'd be in all the way.
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2-12-2008 @ 1:47PM
josh said...
pretty cool feature, I have been pondering a netflix account, and somthing like this would make me get one. Streaming on the pc is nice, but streaming to my living room tv, that is great.
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2-12-2008 @ 1:51PM
gordon_strange said...
slow day is it? anyway, when are we gonna get some dirt on the upcoming Star Wars game:The Force Unleashed? 360fanboy have been all over it, so has vanity fair! unless I've missed something then of course I apologise. keep up the good work etc
psn: gordon_strange
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2-12-2008 @ 1:53PM
Dan Davis said...
Looks like I may be switching back from Blockbuster! That 1 tb eSATA drive is starting to look mighty appealing :)
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2-12-2008 @ 1:53PM
bs6268d said...
I just want a video market place 1080p from Sony just like xbox live
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2-12-2008 @ 10:58PM
Popfrogs said...
Is it really 1080p or is it upscaled 640x480 like most of their games?
2-12-2008 @ 2:06PM
Joe said...
I don't know why they would have to send you a disk, as opposed to being able to install a program over PSN, but what the heck -- for the convenience, I'd be willing to pay $3 easy.
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2-12-2008 @ 2:14PM
James said...
Man, I would all over that like white on rice. I'm already planning to subscribe so I can watch on my PC, but it's nice not to have to hook my PC up to my TV to watch on the big screen. This is a fantastic, fantastic idea.
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2-12-2008 @ 2:19PM
Spoony said...
Yea i switched to Blockbuster online since i could trade disks in store for free rentals but if they give me unlimited free streaming to my ps3 for the same price i'm sold.
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2-12-2008 @ 2:42PM
Organic_Shadow said...
THIS would convince me to get a Netflix account. The ondemand stuff on my comcast digital box thing are slim pickins. I get my choice of crappy porn, free years old cartoon episodes, and "new releases" movies that have already been out on dvd for months.
I don't care about a disc. It will probably end up just being a firmware update instead of a disc, but as long as I get any movie I want, WHEN I want it streamed to me without having to go through comcast then sign me up. I'll do the cheapest account they have.
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2-12-2008 @ 2:42PM
Organic_Shadow said...
hooray for the broken ps3fanboy comment system
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2-12-2008 @ 2:56PM
Organic_Shadow said...
THIS would convince me to get a Netflix account. The ondemand stuff on my comcast digital box thing are slim pickins. I get my choice of awful adult movies, free years old cartoon episodes, and "new releases" movies that have already been out on dvd for months.
I don't care about a disc. It will probably end up just being a firmware update instead of a disc, but as long as I get any movie I want, WHEN I want it streamed to me without having to go through comcast then sign me up. I'll do the cheapest account they have.
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2-12-2008 @ 3:04PM
Mojo Yugen said...
While I'd be all for this let's remember that Netflix's streaming is still pretty limited. Of the 200 movies I have in my queue only 12 of them are viewable online (and most of those are from the History or Discovery channel).
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2-12-2008 @ 3:09PM
Otsego_Undead said...
As a very satisfied 4-movies-at-a-time netflix subscriber of 3 years, this will undoubtedly kick some major ass if it comes to fruitition. Sounds very viable.. and since they've chosen already to go Blu- it makes sense. Sony should help out with this as well since it will be another awesome selling point.
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2-12-2008 @ 3:27PM
Fraser JK said...
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2-12-2008 @ 3:28PM
Afreet said...
If you are a Netflix subscriber, and you like this idea, tell them! If they get a few hundred thousand pieces of feedback from their comment page that says "Yes, we would LOVE Netflix via PS3", it will keep them moving in the right direction.
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2-12-2008 @ 3:58PM
MIT said...
This will be an absolute slam dunk for NetFlix... I suggested this feature to the NetFlix as part of a customer survey / feedback.. This will be a very tempting service to 10 - 50+ Million PS3 players within the next 1 - 5 years
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2-12-2008 @ 4:12PM
Pete said...
Meh. Watch Now is a tiny bit better than You Tube quality when viewed on a large screen TV. And it only has stereo sound.
I have a home theater PC hooked up to my Sony 60" TV, and I have only ever used Watch Now once. Once I saw how poor the quality was, I decided not to use it again.
The macro blocking was horrible. The pixelization was even worse.
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2-13-2008 @ 12:23PM
Justin said...
Uh I'm not sure what the problem is with yours. I have a 42" plasma and the full screen looks at least as good as DVD, maybe marginally better.
It's no Blu-ray but it certainly isn't as bad as you make it out to be. I'd even say it even beats transcoding via TVersity.
Integrate the Sony BD remote with the Netflix movie player functions and it'd be perfect.
2-12-2008 @ 4:30PM
HazyCloud said...
You guys do know that the CEO of NetFlix is on Microsoft's Board of Directors, right?
If any type of streaming NetFlix service comes to consoles, I would safely assume the Xbox 360 would see it first. Although MS may not let that happen since the Video Marketplace is so popular and the NetFlix service could cut into profits.
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/27/netflix-ceo-joins-microsoft-board/
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