Our current Video Marketplace setup is decent enough allowing Xbox 360 owners to rent movies or purchase television shows a la carte. But think how much better the XBVM service could be if an already popular unlimited movie rental service like, say Netflix, were to be incorporated? Well, that may just happen.According to Seanbajuice, a random Netflix survey (which was sent out to a select few Netflix subscribers) asks specific questions regarding how likely it would be for one to support Netflix being integrated into the Xbox 360. The survey points out that no additional subscription fees would be required (though, a one time $3 disc purchase may be necessary) and would give unlimited viewing access to Netflix's entire movie and television library streamed straight through your 360. The survey is just a survey, so this is far from being official, but how could anyone be against such a partnership? Heck, if this Netflix / Xbox 360 service ends up becoming a reality, we'd suddenly let go of any negative sentiment we felt towards Netflix for abandoning HD DVD. Our hearts heal fast.
[Via Xboxic, Thanks XxURDONExX]
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2-15-2008 @ 2:12PM
xFenixKnightx said...
Hope this becomes a reality!!!
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2-15-2008 @ 2:14PM
maest said...
I'd renew my netflix subscription for this.
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2-15-2008 @ 2:14PM
webster1990 said...
if only it would ever be available in the UK.
maybe they will do a similar thing with lovefilm?
ah, one can only dream
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2-15-2008 @ 2:18PM
xFenixKnightx said...
But, will they be in HD?????
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2-15-2008 @ 2:25PM
Josh said...
This is the question that really determines the success of such a move. If the movies aren't in HD most of us won't bother with it.
2-15-2008 @ 2:42PM
IgnorantTechie said...
This statement is so far from reality...HD TV is not the be all - end all that the media blitz wants us to believe it to be...While HD would be nice, it would by no means stop large amounts of consumers from participating in this program.
HDTV is not the dominant television in the household and at their current costs, it will be some time before it is.
2-15-2008 @ 2:37PM
AoE said...
That's the million dollar question. I've got to agree with Josh too, no HD content = meh.
2-15-2008 @ 3:12PM
Matt said...
I'm certain it will be. Apple TV has HD and cable services offer HD PPV. Plus Xbox Live is already offering HD movie downloads. It would be like taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back if they didn't offer HD.
2-15-2008 @ 4:36PM
Maestro said...
IgnorantTechie: Seeing how many 360 owners have it hooked up to an HDTV, then yes, HD is important.
2-15-2008 @ 8:03PM
Dan said...
The article says "stream" movies. In other words they would not be saved to your hard disk.
2-15-2008 @ 2:20PM
Sunny said...
I sent this tip in almost a week ago... =/
Anyway, the $3 disc was only mentioned for the PS3. The Xbox 360 would use the Xbox dashboard and your live account, according to the scenario presented by the survey.
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2-15-2008 @ 2:22PM
Cyrus said...
And of those sent the Survey how many are not in the market for the use of an Xbox 360, and how many are??
Also why is netflix so interested in being a part of lXBLVM I see no reason they need to be...
Maybe they're money hungry
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2-15-2008 @ 4:36PM
Larry said...
The reason is simple Netflix needs to get their service in the Living room before it will take off. Microsoft could just be looking at an additional revenue stream for the Xbox360.
2-15-2008 @ 4:54PM
Sunny said...
It's possible that they only sent the survey to people who they knew had either of the consoles. A while back I got a survey asking if I had any of the systems, including handhelds. I marked that I had a 360 and got this new survey when it was sent out.
2-15-2008 @ 2:24PM
DjDATZ said...
Sweetness...I only hope Canada would be included in this...too bad Netflix doesn't deal with Canada as of now...
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2-15-2008 @ 2:28PM
Cyrus said...
And of those sent the Survey how many are not in the market for the use of an Xbox 360, and how many are??
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2-15-2008 @ 2:31PM
Dave said...
As an ever saddening HD-DVD add on owner and as a growingly annoyed BlockBuster subscriber this has potential to be amazing. However I think it's very unlikely. Imagine the bandwidth unlimited movie rentals would take up. I doubt it would be High Def either for the same reason. But the biggest part, what does Microsoft have to gain other than give up everything they've tried to build with the marketplace? I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that the movies on Live suck and the prices suck even more. Maybe Netflix would share enough profit for MS to think about it...but when has more money ever kept MS from trudging ahead with their own agenda (for better or worse)?
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2-15-2008 @ 2:31PM
Adam said...
aint gonna happen on 360 microsoft would never alow it.And besides the quality of these online movies is terrible i have netflix its that bad.
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2-15-2008 @ 2:32PM
Hockle said...
Whether or not this happens, it's just another sign that the HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray debate is sort of irrelevant. We live in an era right now where you can get HD movies straight to your TV (via cable box or xbox) and it's just a matter of time until ordinary Jimmy Consumer figures that out. When that happens, watch as Blu-Ray players and media get their prices slashed as HD-DVD has in the last month.
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2-15-2008 @ 2:35PM
dylan said...
This might make me not cancel my netflix service, as it is they have been taking nearly a week to send me a movie, and are always out of my top 6-8 movies, which means I'm getting about 5-10 movies I don't really want
per month which equal about 2-4 bucks per movie, blockbuster usually has at least ONE of my top five choices and I don't have to wait days on end for them.
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