Unfortunately, the Xbox Live and Wii versions of Netflix don't appear to have been updated with this feature yet. Xbox owners will have to wait until November.
[Thanks, Rusty Jack!]
Unfortunately, the Xbox Live and Wii versions of Netflix don't appear to have been updated with this feature yet. Xbox owners will have to wait until November.
[Thanks, Rusty Jack!]
Reader Comments (99)
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 3:53PM twilightjedi08 said
@ronaldheft
agreed, I've had this since at least April
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agreed, I've had this since at least April
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 4:25PM okeelee said
@ronaldheft
Yea, I have had it since the Netflix disc was first released, but my buddy didnt have it so he called Netflix. It turned out that it was a beta that you got into at random. When he asked to be put in they told him that we would have to cancel and signup again and hope he got in.
A few weeks the search did go down for a few days then came back and looked different, like it does now. That must be when they turned it on for everyone.
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Yea, I have had it since the Netflix disc was first released, but my buddy didnt have it so he called Netflix. It turned out that it was a beta that you got into at random. When he asked to be put in they told him that we would have to cancel and signup again and hope he got in.
A few weeks the search did go down for a few days then came back and looked different, like it does now. That must be when they turned it on for everyone.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 12:59PM Viglin said
Was added last week.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 12:59PM LiqwidZero said
It's been on there since early last week, for me.
But I prefer streaming through my new 360.
But I prefer streaming through my new 360.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:02PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
nice....
now if Only the Netflix App handles like the Hulu app then that would be a HUGE PLUS....can't wait til October!!!
now if Only the Netflix App handles like the Hulu app then that would be a HUGE PLUS....can't wait til October!!!
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:16PM killer rin said
@sigma8
sadly the big baby felt threatened... good thing I use Cogeco :P
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sadly the big baby felt threatened... good thing I use Cogeco :P
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:04PM likedamaster said
cool, xbox version could definitely use that.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:04PM Trojan said
I really don't get why the 360 version can't be updated independent of a huge dashboard update. Other than MS being stubborn.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:06PM mattyonesix said
Until November? Why is it taking so long. Should of been implemented in the first place.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:14PM Petebot330 said
@mattyonesix Should HAVE been. Sorry, in one of those moods...
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Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:29PM mattyonesix said
@Viglin Not laying blame, but shouldn't a search tool be apart of the app if the app has a lot of content?
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Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:09PM Mezstizo said
Still gonna use my 360. No way I'm I going to wear my PS3 drive out watching as much Netflix as I do. I don't know why the disc has to spin while streaming anyway. Oh well, at least I have hulu plus on my PS3.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:19PM Zepinephrine said
my cable bill continues to be less justifible.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:21PM Poorwiggy said
Xbox needs to make Netflix available for Silver accounts too.
Its free to use on all the other devices, accept for the Netflix fee itself of course.
Its free to use on all the other devices, accept for the Netflix fee itself of course.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:28PM Dance Love Pop said
@Poorwiggy; Seriously. Just get rid of the extra features like being able to watch it with people online, that should be the only Gold incentive with Netflix ... though I honestly can't think of any reason why someone would want to use it.
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Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:31PM kurzed said
I hope that they get rid of the disc soon. How hard is it to put some thing that is already written for PS3 on a app (thy already do that for games). I suspect it is related to Microsoft's silver light usage agreement).
Come on Netflix get it together.
Come on Netflix get it together.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:52PM Kid Icarus said
@kurzed
its a deal Microsoft and Netflix worked out
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its a deal Microsoft and Netflix worked out
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:32PM Italian Stallion said
Avatar is an awesome show, even if I'm above the target age range. Anyone else here watch it??
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:35PM Mr Khan said
Ahh Real Monsters?
Why didn't anyone tell me this existed in a watchable format?
Why didn't anyone tell me this existed in a watchable format?
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:40PM Kougeru said
i like how when its about netflix all the xbox fanboys are like "discs are a hassle and stupid " and so on. but when it comes to multidisk games "so what if we have to switch discs..."
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 2:06PM GordoJones88 said
@Kougeru
Congratulations! You have the first fanboy comment in this thread. You win nothing.
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Congratulations! You have the first fanboy comment in this thread. You win nothing.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 5:14PM Chibi Chaingun said
@Kougeru
It's also funny when it's the reverse. ie saying switching discs SUCKS SO BAD but yet it's no problem popping in and out the Netflix disc.
I have never felt inconvenienced on my PS3 or Xbox about changing a disc, personally.
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It's also funny when it's the reverse. ie saying switching discs SUCKS SO BAD but yet it's no problem popping in and out the Netflix disc.
I have never felt inconvenienced on my PS3 or Xbox about changing a disc, personally.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 1:56PM TheCollectiveX said
hmm, I ordered a Netflix disc for my PS3 way back in April and it had the search feature...I assumed it was standard O_o
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 2:07PM Deuce said
Uhhh... I've been able to search the Netflix database through my PS3 for months.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 2:56PM meatee said
I noticed this the other day. Up until now I've been using my 360 for Netflix, but the inevitable happened and my 360 finally died (E74 error). So now that that's off to get repaired, I popped in the PS3 disc and was surprised to see the new feature. I like that it shows you suggestions if the movie you're looking for isn't available for instant view, very nice!
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 3:07PM bongoes said
I've had this for a while.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 3:40PM cmurph said
I'm excited that this is coming to Canada. I don't have a tv so It'll give me a chance to experience the horrible offerings television has!
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 3:41PM RustyJack said
You're welcome Joystiq. I love you.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 3:49PM Zanthox said
I've had this feature for months on my ps3...
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 4:20PM paulgandersman said
umm.... i've had search on my PS3 netflix disc since i got it when it first came out.... however friends of mine who had it did NOT have the search function...
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 4:30PM Doctor Septapus said
This is stellar! I don't know what Netflix was thinking to have their console audience browse through a poorly organized, hodgepodge of movies and TV shows.
Looking forward to the 360's November update.
Looking forward to the 360's November update.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 5:00PM (Unverified) said
Cool. I'm watching Avatar Book 3 too!
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 5:22PM FlareSama said
Well I hope when it's integrated they give the app a better interface that feels like you're on the PS3 and not like what's on that little set top Netflix box they have out.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 5:47PM PerfectCyanide said
@ Everyone... Uhm.. Wtf? I've had Netflix Search since I got my disk when they announced netflix for the ps3.. This isn't new Joystiq...
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 7:17PM Nobledevil Gaming Optimist said
Oh, shit, Aaahh! Real Monsters in on streaming!
That show was awesome.
That show was awesome.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 9:30PM Assassin said
Speaking of Avatar: The Last Airbender, I heard the movie was bad. Is that true?
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 10:40PM Tephlon said
I'm not about to tell anyone what they do or don't like... but personally I would hate to have my TV flashing back and forth between resolutions while on the same input.
I personally find scaling within a set resolution (the tv's native, if possible) to be the more elegant solution.
I personally find scaling within a set resolution (the tv's native, if possible) to be the more elegant solution.
Posted: Jul 26th 2010 11:10PM Scilent said
I've had this option since late March, But it's very random because my friend has had his Netflix as long as I have and he didn't get the search option until last month. Weird. Apparently I should have been rubbing it in peoples faces for months. :)
Posted: Jul 27th 2010 12:25AM Genaldar said
Wow Joystiq, super late on this. This happened weeks ago at least.
Posted: Jul 28th 2010 1:12AM keroro said
Avatar The Last Airbender FTW!!! (not the movie tho)
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