High definition Netflix content streaming is something we didn't think was possible, especially on the Xbox 360. Well, it is possible and HD Netflix streaming is going to debut on the Xbox 360 when the New Xbox Experience releases on November 19th.
According to our friends over at Engadget, Microsoft and Netflix will soon announce that Xbox Live gold members will have access to high definition Netflix movie streaming to their 360s come November 19th. HD movie streaming that isn't available with Netflix's current "Watch Instantly" portal, Roku hardware or Samsung and LG's Netflix enabled Blu-ray players. The HD Netflix roll out will be slow at first with approximately 300 movies being available in HD on day one of the NXE's launch. To recap: Netflix subscription + Xbox Live gold + NXE = HD movies and very happy Xbox 360 owners.
[Thanks, DeadPlasmaCell]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
10-29-2008 @ 2:44AM
ScottishPrik said...
Is there any word on Netflix coming to europe or more specifically UK.
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10-29-2008 @ 7:26AM
Intangible 360 said...
According to Wikipedia, "Netflix had preliminary plans to expand to Canada and the UK in 2005, but the expansion appears to have been postponed or canceled as Netflix concentrates its services on the U.S. market."
So we're stuck with the expensive Microsoft offerings.
10-29-2008 @ 9:40AM
JerkfacedFed said...
it will be an instant hit and they will expand in due time. until then go for the microsoft movies or bit torrent!
10-29-2008 @ 10:27AM
Zmithe said...
What happened to the BT Vision thing that was supposed to happen mid-2008 for the UK?
10-29-2008 @ 2:54AM
BowserUSC said...
Awesome. I hope it works well.
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10-29-2008 @ 2:55AM
ObiBen said...
Sweet! I'm glad I renewed my Netflix account.
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10-29-2008 @ 3:00AM
elmersglue said...
wow, this is actually pretty huge...300 movies actually sounds like a pretty hefty amount to start with....but will they be movies people want to watch in hd?
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10-29-2008 @ 9:02AM
Brian said...
Not 300 movies ... the movie 300 :)
10-29-2008 @ 3:03AM
RedSonRising said...
very big deal to me, i wasnt interested in streaming netflix until this announcement..
300 HD movies is a decent start, i hope they add to that collection regularly.. definitely getting a netflix account now
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10-29-2008 @ 3:18AM
stjohnob said...
That's awesome. Now that Netflix has added the Starz network and CBS library it adds a lot to the mix. My only question is whether the sound will be in Dolby 5.1 surround.
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10-29-2008 @ 3:58AM
DC502 said...
Wow, this is huge! I wonder whats going to happen next for the other companies (apple, sony,, etc)
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10-29-2008 @ 11:37AM
ryan said...
If HD streaming catches on, buying Bluray movies could be a thing of the past. And that analyst that predicted Bluray's popularity lasting only 5 years could be right.
10-29-2008 @ 4:22AM
Eric Carter said...
About time Microsoft let something this happen. I was streaming divx movies from my laptop for the longest time. This seems like very good alternative.
Eric- http://redlightxbox360.com
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10-29-2008 @ 12:08PM
ryan said...
OHMYFUKIN GOD! will you quit with the redlightalley dot com already!
10-29-2008 @ 6:04AM
Boomh4u3r said...
I need to get netflix...lol
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10-29-2008 @ 6:43AM
Deezul said...
Looks like a lot of Comcast users, myself included, are going to run into that 250GB cap. I was on the fence about getting Netflix for my 360s, but this is a big lean towards YES.
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10-29-2008 @ 8:01AM
shawn said...
yep same problem here..i have comcast,i mean whats the deal with them putting a cap on things when they know full damn well that hd is pretty coming quick for the internet...this company makes no sense,they just upgraded there speeds again to like 22mb and for what? to get to the cap quicker?
10-29-2008 @ 8:35AM
Major said...
I can't wait for Comcast to get hit with an antitrust lawsuit. I'm of the opinion that they created these transfer limits for this exact anti-competitive purpose. Netflix streaming means less people paying for their pricy, limited, and highly compressed HD offerings.
10-29-2008 @ 10:13AM
Neuromancer said...
Comcast blows, so glad Verizon FIOS came to my neighborhood.
10-29-2008 @ 12:24PM
Deezul said...
I live in BFE. My high speed Internet options are Comcast cable, Satellite, or wireless broadband. I'd consider the wireless broadband, as the speed is OK, but their caps are even worse than Comcast.