It can't all be sweet, right? So Netflix is
indeed coming to PlayStation 3, but there's a catch, and that is a disc (badly photoshopped into the picture above) will be required for use -- not just for a one-time install, but every time you want to stream.
Joystiq shot some questions off to the company, who justified this as being "fastest and easiest way to let PS3 enthusiasts get Netflix on the PS3" and that an embedded software solution through XMB will be coming late next year. It denies this has anything to do with
Microsoft's exclusivity agreement, but frankly we're a bit bummed by this perplexing hurdle in convenience. At any rate, be sure to go reserve your disc now if you want to start streaming -- assuming, of course,
PlayOn hasn't already satisfied your Netflix needs.
Read - Netflix interview
Read - Disc reservation page (must be logged in to see)
posted October 26th 2009 7:34PM
Wow, pathetic...
Yep,
pathetic that you actually thought he was serious.
irony much?
I'm very glad I don't have to worry about my Gold subscription ending anymore, but I really want to see an expanded HD offering on the streaming service...Whichever system can bring me more HD through Netflix (yes, I already pay the $2 extra/month for Blu rentals, but I want instant on...) will contribute the most to my monthly electric bill...
I currently have a PS3 with Playon (great btw) and have just ordered the Netflix disc. I really would like to know if there is going to be a resolution difference between the two. Playon has decent resolution, but I hope the disc Netflix disc offers better.
Yay! A disc to watch streaming content from Netflix! I'm so exci-wait, what?
I have a BraviaTV with Internet Widgets and is says coming in November... Umm no Disk Drive!!
DISKS ARE SHIPPING TO ARRIVE TOMORROW!!!