Netflix PS3 Streaming Disc Review

NetFlix Instant Streaming Disc For PS3 Review

Netflix has announced the Netflix Streaming Disc for PS3 on November 9, 2009. Netflix has revealed that its streaming service disc has come to the PS3. This is good news for PlayStation 3 owners, because Netflix is not coming out with extra cost. Netflix subscribers have enjoyed on the Xbox 360 for almost a year. You will be able to stream Netflix adding movies, many TV programs via your PS3 menus. Here are given reviews about Netflix Instant Streaming Disc for PS3.

Netflix is the world’s largest online movie rental service, with more than 11 million subscribers. Netflix has been sending out emails to the subscribers, who received the free disc, so they can watch the instant streaming feature on the PlayStation 3. The disc uses Blu-ray's BD-Live functionality to enable streaming for PS3. The new user interface of Netflix is very similar to most Netflix-ready devices, with tabs across the top for Instant Queue, recently Watched, New Arrivals, genres, Movies etc.

Netflix has about 17,000 movies and TV shows available for streaming, though few of them are new releases. Netflix video quality is good with other streaming devices, and the PS3 supports HD streaming. Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3.

A Netflix PS3 Streaming Disc cost is $ 8.99 and there is no extra charge for either the Blu-ray disc or the PS3 streaming. The discs will be shipped free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. To order Netflix streaming disc for the PS3, please go to the official website of Netflix at netflix.com/ps3.

Netflix PS3 Online Streaming Disc Services:

Turn-Ons:

1. Decent selection of films and TV episodes to watch
2. Works with any existing PS3
3. Supports HD streaming

Turn Offs:

1. Max 720p resolution with stereo sound (no surround)
2. Requires Blu-ray Disc be inserted in player to work
3. Some temporary glitches trying to play certain titles

Product Features:

• Free membership and access to all the events, as well as game, movie, TV and other media content available on the PlayStation Network (PSN).
• A new 33% slimmer, 36% lighter PlayStation 3 entertainment system that is also more energy efficient.
• The PS3 joins the Xbox 360, TiVo DVRs, a few standalone BD players and the PC as the platforms consumers may use to download streaming video.
• Netflix has apparently sent out 100,000 of these discs already and is logging requests for more.
• The video quality is on par with other streaming devices, and the PS3 supports HD streaming from Netflix.

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