Comic Book Guy Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Video game consoles these days do more than just play video games. In fact, with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, you can play your movie and music collections. Microsoft seems to have scored a distinct advantage over its competitors by entering into an exclusive partnership with Netflix. Microsoft posted an update on its Xbox page detailing, "Xbox 360 will be the only game console to offer this movie-watching experience, available to Xbox LIVE Gold members who are also Netflix unlimited plan subscribers, at no additional cost." This is a clear blow to Sony and perhaps even Nintendo. There had always been questions as to why Netflix wasn't hitting the PlayStation 3, and now we can safely guess it's because Microsoft was working on an exclusive deal. While the PlayStation 3 and Wii may eventually get hooked up to other TV and movie streaming services, none are as big as Netflix. And if you're a Netflix subscriber, this deal could play a part in which console you choose to pick up if you're on the fence. Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tharp Daddy Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 So THAT'S what exclusive means! I get it now, when Microsoft said a exclusive partnership it meant only them. In all honesty i never expected Netflix to go to Nintendo and Sony, Microsoft has people paying to use their gold service, i just see this as another perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orien Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Oh well, not a huge deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unrealistic Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 If only you searched as much as you posted. https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=809658 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted August 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 11, 2009 If only you searched as much as you posted.https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=809658 +1 Mods please do something about him, it's getting tedious now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Doesn't PlayOn work with Netflix on PS3 and Wii for cheaper than a Live Gold account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted August 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 11, 2009 1: you gotta pay for PlayOn 2: it also works on the 360 So really you can skip Gold membership and still use Netflix. But native support = ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minifig Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 +1Mods please do something about him, it's getting tedious now. Most agreed. CBG never seems to search the forums before posting anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDQuiksilver Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Oh well, not a huge deal. Agreed. Maybe a possible Sony hookup with Blockbuster is in the works? :shiftyninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathachew Veteran Posted August 12, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 12, 2009 If only you searched as much as you posted.https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=809658 Thread closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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