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Streaming Netflix? You are likely using a PS3 to do so

news article released on: 4 December, 2012

Netflix and Sony jointly announced today that the PS3 is the most popular device for streaming Netflix content. The statistic took into account all gaming consoles and set-top boxes, totaling in the hundreds, that can stream the company's 25,000-strong video catalog. "PS3 is our largest TV-connected platform in terms of Netflix viewing, and this year, at times, even surpassed the PC ...

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#1 05 Dec 2012 @ 1:48
Nope I use my Wii instead.

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#2 05 Dec 2012 @ 3:18
Originally posted by JST1946:
Nope I use my Wii instead.
How does HD look on that little toy?
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 05 Dec 2012 @ 3:28
#3 05 Dec 2012 @ 4:44
I use my PC instead.
#4 05 Dec 2012 @ 6:15
I use my SmartTV :)
#5 05 Dec 2012 @ 6:54
Originally posted by hikaricor:
Originally posted by JST1946:
Nope I use my Wii instead.
How does HD look on that little toy?
The only reason I have a Wii is for when my Grand Children come over and visit otherwise I just watch them on my PC.I really don't care if it's HD or not.

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#6 05 Dec 2012 @ 9:43
I don't use Netflix because in Canada we have about half the content than US counterpart. I understand the price is cheaper, so technically you pay for what you get, but I want a little more so I pay more to get it.
#7 05 Dec 2012 @ 14:26
lol @ whatever else you thought you were gonna do with your ps3
#8 05 Dec 2012 @ 15:30
Is this any surprise? Wasn't the PS3 on board with this first? (You had to run the software from a disc.)

PS3 was always positioned as a total entertainment product, from streaming to Blu-Ray playback. Plus there should be a larger installed base of these than say a Roku, or so I'd think.
#9 06 Dec 2012 @ 14:37
Windows Media Center all the way for me.......the BEST interface for streaming Netflix!
#10 07 Dec 2012 @ 0:01
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Is this any surprise? Wasn't the PS3 on board with this first? (You had to run the software from a disc.)
Actually Xbox had it about 10 months earlier if I'm not mistaken.

#11 07 Dec 2012 @ 15:33
I stream to TV with my Roku box...and loving it !!!
#12 07 Dec 2012 @ 15:37
Originally posted by DVDBack23:
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Is this any surprise? Wasn't the PS3 on board with this first? (You had to run the software from a disc.)
Actually Xbox had it about 10 months earlier if I'm not mistaken.
I stand corrected!

Either way, when Blu-Ray was in it's infancy, you were faced with a $200 player or a near $200 PS3, so the choice was clear for many to go with the PS3.
#13 07 Dec 2012 @ 19:09
Originally posted by Mysttic:
I don't use Netflix because in Canada we have about half the content than US counterpart. I understand the price is cheaper, so technically you pay for what you get, but I want a little more so I pay more to get it.
Seriously, it's $8. Also you will get more content with more subscribers so you're cutting off your nose to spite your face. Anyway just use any open USA DNS and you're good to go.
#14 07 Dec 2012 @ 20:27
I use the PS3 because it can be on in the background while using the computer for something else; it's already hooked up to the TV; and most importantly, because it's WAY faster and free than the XBox. Seriously, after my yearly Live subscription ran out, I was too fed up with paying for basics that are offered free through the PS3 and quickly realized how incredibly fast it is compared to the XBox. Especially after the latest firmware update the XB version is just unbearably slow.

Also, I have no interest in owning a Wii...

Doesnt expecting the unexpected make the unexpected expected and therefore mean youre expecting the expected which was the unexpected until you expected it?
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#15 08 Dec 2012 @ 3:16
Originally posted by DVDBack23:
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Is this any surprise? Wasn't the PS3 on board with this first? (You had to run the software from a disc.)
Actually Xbox had it about 10 months earlier if I'm not mistaken.
So true and I remember when Netflix said that Xbox is a mine gold.
#16 08 Dec 2012 @ 4:23
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Originally posted by DVDBack23:
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Is this any surprise? Wasn't the PS3 on board with this first? (You had to run the software from a disc.)
Actually Xbox had it about 10 months earlier if I'm not mistaken.
I stand corrected!

Either way, when Blu-Ray was in it's infancy, you were faced with a $1000+ player or a near $600 PS3, so the choice was clear for many to go with the PS3.
I fixed your quote show it acurately represented blu-ray in its infancy.
#17 10 Dec 2012 @ 11:05
Originally posted by hvymtlrlz:
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Originally posted by DVDBack23:
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Is this any surprise? Wasn't the PS3 on board with this first? (You had to run the software from a disc.)
Actually Xbox had it about 10 months earlier if I'm not mistaken.
I stand corrected!

Either way, when Blu-Ray was in it's infancy, you were faced with a $1000+ player or a near $600 PS3, so the choice was clear for many to go with the PS3.
I fixed your quote show it acurately represented blu-ray in its infancy.
Um, okay... if you do a Google search, you'll see it represented both ways, Proper Case or not.
#18 10 Dec 2012 @ 11:44
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Originally posted by hvymtlrlz:
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Originally posted by DVDBack23:
Originally posted by SProdigy:
Is this any surprise? Wasn't the PS3 on board with this first? (You had to run the software from a disc.)
Actually Xbox had it about 10 months earlier if I'm not mistaken.
I stand corrected!

Either way, when Blu-Ray was in it's infancy, you were faced with a $1000+ player or a near $600 PS3, so the choice was clear for many to go with the PS3.
I fixed your quote show it acurately represented blu-ray in its infancy.
Um, okay... if you do a Google search, you'll see it represented both ways, Proper Case or not.
Haha. I meant the price, not your capitalization.
#19 11 Dec 2012 @ 13:39
PS3 offers more for the dollar so we use it for movies,netflix and games even lol

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