Xbox update page touts official Netflix 'exclusivity'

"Xbox 360 will be the only game console to offer this movie-watching experience."

Note the "this" in there. Other gaming consoles may end up with a Netflix client, but it won't be "this" experience. Strikes me as included so that later, when other gaming consoles do get Netflix, then can say, "Oh, well sure, but the other consoles don't have the party feature" or some other option only on the 360.

And everyone outside the US goes... meh.
Not like we'd ever get it anyway. Sony, biggest studio/distributor on the planet, can't even sort out the licencing for putting its OWN PSN movie store outside the US.

I've had this service for 3 months it is the best ten bucks a month you will ever spend.

Alexander, you should be ashamed. Gossip Girl? I'm surprised your boyfriend lets you watch such things.

Man on Wire = Awesome.

ROW, netflix... fix up.

Odd. You'd think netflix would be eager to expand to other platforms, given the success of the 360's model. Either Microsoft moneyhatted (a possibility), or Nintendo did something to severely put off netflix (also a possibility)

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Is it still considered exclusive when I rent a movie from Netflix online, put the actual DVD in my PS3 and then watch it?

I have a ton of DVDs and when the next gen format war broke out with HD DVD vs BluRay, I groaned. When the dust settled and BluRay one, I did not care. I don't feel the need to own movies anymore except for the occassional gotta haves like Watchmen and when Star Trek comes out in November otherwise I Netflix movies now either DVDs or Instant streaming. I figured out that all I really want is the ability to watch any movie whenever I want and I do not want to shell out $$$ for BluRay replacements when streaming will be the way of the future either through online rentals or Instant Streaming. I can see in the near future where there is a window of Online Rental exclusivity then Pay Cable viewing to eventual Instant Streaming.
I am ready for it.