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The rumor over the weekend has now been officially confirmed, Netflix is indeed coming soon to Sony's PS3 console!

To quote from Netflix VP of Corporate Communications Steve Swasey on the PlayStation Blog:

Attention, PlayStation 3 owners: want to watch a movie streamed instantly from Netflix via your PS3? I’ve got terrific news for you; very soon you’ll be able to do just that.

We’re excited to announce today that Netflix and Sony have partnered to bring you thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed instantly from Netflix to your TV via your PS3 system at no extra charge.

When the application launches next month, you’ll be able to access and watch thousands of Netflix choices directly through the XMB. We think that the nearly nine million PS3 enthusiasts and 11.1 million Netflix members in the U.S. will make quite a match.

If you want to get a head start on your PS3 Netflix experience, you can sign up today at http://www.netflix.com/ps3.

For more information, check out the press release below, and stay tuned to the PlayStation.Blog for further updates on the rollout.

COMING SOON: NETFLIX MEMBERS CAN INSTANTLY WATCH MOVIES AND TV EPISODES STREAMED TO TVs VIA THE PLAYSTATION®3 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

With Movies Streamed Instantly from Netflix, Blu-ray/DVD Playback and Downloadable Videos via the PlayStation®Network, the PlayStation 3 System Offers The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Options for Watching Movies and TV Shows

FOSTER CITY and LOS GATOS, Calif., October 26, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system.

Today’s announcement pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system’s installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.

The partnership further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market today, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation®Network − from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows.

PS3 system owners will soon enjoy an unparalleled experience watching their favorite movies and TV shows streamed instantly from Netflix, downloading from the PlayStation Network or watching Blu-ray/DVD media. The Netflix offering expands on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via PlayStation Network.

For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.

“The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. “Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network’s video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all.”

“As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members,” said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. “As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners.”

Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray’s BD-Live™ technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Netflix members simply slide the disc into their PS3 systems to reveal movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. 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. With the PS3 system’s Wireless Controller, members can choose a movie to watch from their instant Queues or just play directly from any of the lists. They also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the Wireless Controller.

Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.


Confirmed: Netflix is Coming Soon to PlayStation 3

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#1
By craig2k9 on 4 weeks ago:
sounds interesting, is this avaliable in the uk?

#2
By oldblueeyes182 on 4 weeks ago:
netflix ps3 will not be released in the UK as of right now. could change in the future if the US version flourishes.

#3
By sorceror on 4 weeks ago:
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Originally Posted by PS3 News View Post
Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members.
That's an interesting choice. Apparently they wanted to use some Java code, and shoehorned it into BD-J. I assume that "initially" means that eventually it'll be a downloadable app or something.

#4
By colonfrank91 on 4 weeks ago:
I like the fact that it will be a monthly subscription of $ 8.99, that is very cheap and rather great. I like the fact that nexflix is expanding it's services to a lot more people. Great article.

#5
By CJPC on 4 weeks ago:
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Originally Posted by sorceror View Post
That's an interesting choice. Apparently they wanted to use some Java code, and shoehorned it into BD-J. I assume that "initially" means that eventually it'll be a downloadable app or something.
They probably had some Java player code all set - if I recall, isn't netflix available on some other STB's already - easy port until the PS3 specific code is done, and approved by Sony!

#6
By CyanCaze on 4 weeks ago:
Yep $8.99 is a great deal for how many titles you can access instantly. Personally I hope that like I said in the previous "Rumor" thread will happen. I want to see gametap which is something like $15 a month come to the ps3. It's basically unlimited access to rental classic games steamed over the internet.

#7
By felipecn on 3 weeks ago:
I'm just wondering if this disc would work on a "normal" Blu-Ray player that supports BD-Live.

Would be very interesting, especially when you can find a supporting player at $139...

#8
By ylodps3 on 3 weeks ago:
i have been waiting for netflix for a while.. too bad i got the ylod, oh well at least all of you can enjoy it.

#9
By craig2k9 on 2 weeks ago:
sucks its not coming to the uk... i would definitely pay for this every month... only thing we have in the uk under TV on the xmb is bbc iplayer which is not bad.

#10
By mattfish on 2 weeks ago:
I hope this comes to Australia.. I would pay for a service like this...

#11
By skyliner33gtr on 2 weeks ago:
Netflix! is set for Friday..
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Your free instant streaming disc for PS3 should arrive by Friday, Nov 06, 2009.

Meanwhile, add TV episodes & movies to your instant Queue now so you're ready to watch instantly when your instant streaming disc arrives.

-Your friends at Netflix



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