- Browse through categories.
- Add films from the Xbox 360 dashboard.
Reader Comments (28)
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:07PM MGarvey said
I just got Netflix, and I gotta tell you...this is an update that I'll welcome with open arms! I get tired of going to my computer to add a movie to my instant watch queue, just to go back to my 360 and watch it there. Awesome!
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:10PM Burritoclock said
They need to add 5.1 sound, if the xbox streaming works as advertised and is 5.1 there is no reason for me to keep netflix.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:28PM Red Son Rising said
really, thats whats stopping you from gettin netflix. 5.1.. when did stereo sound go outta style? my tv has 2 speakers, 5.1 means d**k to me..
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Posted: Jun 1st 2009 4:02PM MooseMuffin said
Yea, and my TV is 15" and black and white. HD and color means d**k to me.
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Posted: Jun 1st 2009 4:16PM Burritoclock said
HA! First of all I have netflix, I'm saying if the xbox hd streaming has 5.1 and is hd why would I keep netflix?
Sound matters, get a good 5.1 setup and you will agree. Then again, since YOU only have two speakers I guess everything should just be produced in stereo....
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Sound matters, get a good 5.1 setup and you will agree. Then again, since YOU only have two speakers I guess everything should just be produced in stereo....
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 4:40PM SoCoolCurt said
dude surround sound is what really separates a movie theater experience from a home experience. i have a BOSE 5.1 unit and let me you, watching movies with that is almost just like going to the theater.
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Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:11PM BustedChain said
It is good that they are making improvements...much needed improvements. They should have come out with this much sooner though. It was fine to release a basic player that worked, but critical features like this should be added sooner rather than later!
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:22PM (Unverified) said
Convienience FTW! Thanks Netflix!!
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:21PM swajus said
This is a great upgrade. Simple, but it makes a lot of sense.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:29PM Red Son Rising said
im looking forward to this update. i hate going to computer to browse/add movies. hopefully i can give non-gamer my xbox remote, say 'find something' and not need to hand them a laptop too..
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:33PM thunsaker said
Good news here, I've been using Netflix a lot lately and this will be such a big help, when bored and not wanting to leave the couch.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:41PM CaptainProtonX said
I have the pleasure of Netflix access via a PC and the 360 on a 42 inch LCD.
In the end, the PC wins.
In the end, the PC wins.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 3:47PM (Unverified) said
Still not availible in my country...
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 4:56PM ChiTownRuler23 said
CHEAH!!!
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 4:56PM ummhello said
yay!!! the only thing missing now is an internet browser.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 5:01PM False said
A feature I've wanted since the first day Netflix was implemented. I'm happy we're finally getting it.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 5:02PM VaultBoy said
I can't wait for this. Hopefully the rumors of a streaming-only subscription plan spurs an expansion of streamable content.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:02PM stjohnob said
the upgrade is great, but where is 5.1 surround sound? new zune video service will do 1080p and 5.1, so why can't netflix?
Posted: Jun 2nd 2009 12:50AM FredMC said
howsabout just letting me force it to always send an HD feed, even if I have to wait longer for it to cache?
Posted: Jun 2nd 2009 9:32AM clarinetJWD said
Also this. It doesn't always pick HD for me, even though I have FiOS, and streaming 1080P is absolutely no problem elsewhere.
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Posted: Jun 2nd 2009 9:31AM clarinetJWD said
These upgrades, while welcome, are a bit underwhelming. The things to concentrate on are 5.1 audio at a decent bitrate, and HD/5.1 for Windows Media Center. That's the meat of it, with these things just the icing on the meat pie.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2009 12:34PM (Unverified) said
My friends swears he already has the ability to view categories and browse the Netflix library from his 360. His 360 is conveniently still packed away from him having moved recently. Hmmmm...
Posted: Jun 4th 2009 1:32AM (Unverified) said
I am deaf guy. But where is fuck closed captioning or SDH English subtitle on Netflix? that's sucks! I demand against this Netflix enable closed captioning now!
Posted: Jun 18th 2009 4:38AM (Unverified) said
Screw the deaf. We do not have to cater to the disabled... Where is natural selection and Darwinism when you want it? Call me a cold hearted bastard but we need to evolve, not devolve.
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Posted: Jun 7th 2009 3:21AM (Unverified) said
catalyn - It is a very big issue for us in the Deaf community that Netflix does not have CC or subtitles on watch it now. But Joystiq does not have control over it. Send your complaints to Netflix, not here. http://ir.netflix.com/contactus.cfm
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