Pachter speculates that Netflix has already partnered with Microsoft to offer movie rentals through the Xbox 360 based on comments made by Netflix's management during their recent analyst event. During the conference, Netflix management mentioned interest in "internet-enabled video game consoles" which Pachter believes is not only a hint that Microsoft and Netflix will partner, but that it's actually a good move for both companies. "The competitive advantage of such an alliance is clear: Netflix customers who are Xbox Live members will have the ability to stream online content through their Xbox 360s directly to their televisions" says Pachter. "The ability to do so is available without the Xbox 360, but requires a measure of technological sophistication and a high tolerance for failure." Can you say IN-TER-EST-ING?
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6-02-2008 @ 10:22AM
Trogdor said...
I hope this is true, but Pachter is usually way off so I'm not holding my breath.
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6-02-2008 @ 10:28AM
haukke said...
the article mentions both netflix customer and xbox live customers....does that mean you need to have a netflix subscription and an xbox live subscription....
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6-02-2008 @ 10:36AM
Neuromancer said...
I would assume you'd have to at least be a silver Live member and a Netflix member, otherwise the service would be free and that would just be silly.
6-02-2008 @ 10:40AM
CL34N3R said...
When this was discussed in the past, it was always something that would be available to Netflix members. As a member I can already stream movies to my computer so I would imagine I could stream to the 360 without upgrading my membership. It's only $9.99 a month for 1 dvd at a time and unlimited streaming, totally worth it.
6-02-2008 @ 10:46AM
Thrombo19 said...
The on-demand thing from Netflix is pretty money, but I would like to see them making more of the movies available faster. If they could get newer stuff up there quickly after release, and keep it at like $10 (or they should make it less even if u want just unlimited streaming and no real discs) then they will have a nice lock on peeps willing to hook their laptop up to their TV (or stream through 360).
6-02-2008 @ 10:28AM
MyGirlHatesBox said...
I will use it if its in Cananda. Why is the NG2 demo impresions not on Itunes?
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6-02-2008 @ 10:37AM
CL34N3R said...
"The ability to do so is available without the Xbox 360, but requires a measure of technological sophistication and a high tolerance for failure."
That's funny, since Netflix is already selling set top boxes to do exactly that. I was thinking of buying one but if this happens I won't.
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6-02-2008 @ 10:41AM
Juice said...
OK I'm going to state the obvious. When the hell can I rent XBOX 360 games from Netflix?...!
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6-02-2008 @ 10:44AM
Gamertag: GOPAL892005 said...
i wish Lovefilm would do this for us UK customers :)
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6-02-2008 @ 11:26AM
webster1990 said...
same here
6-02-2008 @ 10:48AM
CharleyTony said...
xbox 360 does need more features in order to stay competitive with the ps3 (IMO)
this would be a good start...
hope they have a huge fall 2008 update too..
why not have PIP (picture in piture) videochat over all games ... ?
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6-02-2008 @ 10:51AM
Gemini Ace said...
I'm ready for this. Give it to me, M$!
I love Netflix. I updated my account this weekend since I got a PS3 and now half the movies in my queue will come to me on blu-ray. Freakin' awesome!
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6-02-2008 @ 11:13AM
joey said...
"The ability to do so is available without the Xbox 360, but requires a measure of technological sophistication and a high tolerance for failure."
Not if you have a MacMini and DVI / HDMI port on you TV.
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6-02-2008 @ 12:01PM
Vcize said...
What does a mac mini have to do with anything? Any computer that has VGA out or DVI out to a TV with VGA or HDMI in works fine.
Personally, I built a dedicated HTPC but before that I was using my desktop with a bit longer cable run just fine.
6-02-2008 @ 11:20AM
CosmicNeurotica said...
Yeah I could care less about streaming the movies, you can already do that anyway on to your computer. What I really want is the ability to rent games from netflix!
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6-02-2008 @ 11:27AM
mattydread said...
I just want the 24hr window of viewing time after the start of a movie rental increased to atleast 48hrs. Or atleast let me just renew the current download I have and not make me re-download an HD movie. My point being, I hope Netflix's involvment improves the overall video rental experience on XBox Live becuase right now it's OK at best, and not just give us a second source to subscribe too. (TV show downloads are great though IMO)
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6-02-2008 @ 1:46PM
Big Wizz said...
That is how it is on Xbox now. You actually have to delete the movie, otherwise, just pony up the MS pts again and you can watch right away.
6-02-2008 @ 11:28AM
Deck said...
I totally hope this is the case and that Microsoft and Netflix really have partnered up.
This however.. is coming from Pachter. And we all know how dead on he always is. *rolls eyes*
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6-02-2008 @ 11:38AM
Jcarpio said...
You all are talking about this option like it's a future feature.
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/13/vmcnetflix-add-in-enables-xbox-360-viewing-of-netflix-watch-now/
The downside is that it's vista home premium and vista ultimate only.
I've had this for two weeks now and love it.
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6-02-2008 @ 2:05PM
diamondxp said...
Damn Nice find I have yet to get it to work but if it does I will be a happy MOFO.