Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Netflix drops plan to offer video games like it was Qwikster]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/netflix-drops-plans-to-offer-video-games-like-they-were-qwikster/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/netflix-drops-plans-to-offer-video-games-like-they-were-qwikster/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/netflix-drops-plans-to-offer-video-games-like-they-were-qwikster/#comments Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who you may remember from his Match.com profile video explanation video of Netflix's aborted split into two companies, said Netflix has no plans to offer video games right now, speaking in a Q4 investor meeting today. Hastings didn't offer more details on far-future plans, but he did confirm Netflix is investigating 3D streaming options to supplement its Blu-ray 3D disc service.

For now, it looks like gamers all will be getting is digital and physical disservice.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftNetflixnintendoplaystationps3reed-hastingsstreamingwiixboxWed, 25 Jan 2012 19:20:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Netflix live on PS3, Wii in the UK and Ireland; 360 app up later today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/09/psa-netflix-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/09/psa-netflix-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/09/psa-netflix-uk/#comments As of today, the lands of the UK and Ireland will use Netflix not only as a noun, but as a verb. Today they begin saying, "Wait, you haven't seen that? Netflix it!" The movie rental company's streaming service is available now on PC, certain televisions, PS3 and Wii. The Xbox 360 app will hit later today.

Netflix is available to try at no cost for one month, and after that it's £5.99 or €6.99, depending on your region. Netflix for the UK was announced late last year, shortly after the PR disaster that saw the birth and death of Qwikster in a little under a month. The company's stock is still recovering from the free fall.

JoystiqPSA: Netflix live on PS3, Wii in the UK and Ireland; 360 app up later today originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europeIrelandmicrosoftNetflixnintendoplaystationps3streamingstreaming-videoUKunited-kingdomwiixboxMon, 09 Jan 2012 08:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix streaming to UK, Ireland in 'early 2012']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/netflix-streaming-to-uk-ireland-in-early-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/netflix-streaming-to-uk-ireland-in-early-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/netflix-streaming-to-uk-ireland-in-early-2012/#comments Movie (and perhaps game) rental service Netflix will launch in the UK and Ireland in early 2012, the currently volatile company announced this morning. Similar to the service's expansion into Canada, the company will only offer its streaming service. Netflix also began streaming in 43 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean in September 2011.

Netflix stated that streaming will be available on TVs "via a range of consumer electronics," but no specific consoles are mentioned. Streaming will also be available on PCs, Macs and mobile devices. Specifics about pricing, content and supported devices will be announced closer to launch.

This is a bit of good news from the company that recently crawled out of a PR debacle and has seen its stock drop by over half, following several missteps over the past three months.

JoystiqNetflix streaming to UK, Ireland in 'early 2012' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iosipadiphoneIrelandmicrosoftmobileNetflixnintendopcplaystationps3UkwiixboxMon, 24 Oct 2011 09:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix cans Qwikster, service staying whole]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/netflix-cans-qwikster-service-staying-whole/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/netflix-cans-qwikster-service-staying-whole/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/netflix-cans-qwikster-service-staying-whole/#comments Talk about your qwik turnaround. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings announced this morning that Netflix won't split into two separate services as planned. The news comes less than a month after the company's stock went into freefall following its announced split into disc-based and streaming entities named Qwikster and Netflix, respectively.

"It is clear that for many of our members two websites would make things more difficult, so we are going to keep Netflix as one place to go for streaming and DVD," Hasting wrote on the company's official blog this morning. "This means no change: one website, one account, one password... in other words, no Qwikster."

There is no update on Netflix's desire to enter the video game rental space in Hastings' post. We are currently following up with the company to find out if those plans have changed too.

Update: A Netflix spokesperson tells the New York Times that the company has yet to determine whether it will move forward with the video game rental plan.

JoystiqNetflix cans Qwikster, service staying whole originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftNetflixnintendopcplaystationps3QwiksterwiixboxMon, 10 Oct 2011 08:39:00 EST<![CDATA[GameFly expresses confidence as Netflix muscles in]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/gamefly-expresses-confidence-as-netflix-muscles-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/gamefly-expresses-confidence-as-netflix-muscles-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/gamefly-expresses-confidence-as-netflix-muscles-in/#comments GameFly is putting on a strong face as it prepares for its greatest competitor to the game rental space to date: Netflix. Well, the behemoth's disc distribution division is called Qwikster now -- a change that's taking folks some time to wrap their brains around -- but the fact remains: Netflix's distribution network is an efficient beast. It is a key aspect GameFly has struggled with over the years.

"GameFly has expanded steadily over the past nine years by focusing exclusively on video gamers. We are the only retailer offering games physically and digitally for both rental and purchase," GameFly responded in a statement when asked about Qwikster. "Gamers can try before they buy, choosing from new releases and classic titles that span the last decade. GameFly has more than 8000 games for 10 console and handheld systems to choose from, and over 1500 Windows/Mac games are available for download."

GameFly is preparing for the digitally distributed future with acquisitions like Direct2Drive, which will allow the company to add "Unlimited PC Play" for free to its service offerings this holiday.

"GameFly is the leading video game rental service, and we have continued to grow even as Blockbuster and Redbox increased their investment in console games."

Qwikster has yet to show how serious it is about the game space, nor has it given an idea about the price for its games 'n' flix service -- wait, that's probably not the best term to use.

JoystiqGameFly expresses confidence as Netflix muscles in originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsGameFlymicrosoftnetflixnintendopcplaystationps3qwikstersonywiixboxTue, 20 Sep 2011 09:20:00 EST<![CDATA['Half of all Netflix users connect via a game console,' Nintendo Wii used most]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/28/half-of-all-netflix-users-connect-via-a-game-console-nintendo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/28/half-of-all-netflix-users-connect-via-a-game-console-nintendo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/28/half-of-all-netflix-users-connect-via-a-game-console-nintendo/#comments Sorry Jackie boy, but it seems that Sony's PlayStation 3 has been dethroned as king of streaming Netflix. That's according to a recent Nielsen survey that pegs the Nintendo Wii as the most used device in households to stream Netflix (outside of the computer, of course), and puts all three gaming consoles in the lead in terms of Netflix streaming to devices.

The survey, based on 12,000 online interviews in March 2011, weighs a variety of devices against each other in terms of Netflix and Hulu streaming, from Apple TV on the low end at just one percent market share, to "Directly on Computer" as the most employed method at 42 percent for Netflix and 89 percent for Hulu. The Xbox 360 brought up the bottom of the list in terms of game consoles, with just 12 percent of Netflix users going that route and two percent of Hulu users.

The real bizarre factoid in this graph is that the Nintendo Wii is also (just barely) streaming more Hulu content than the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 -- especially odd considering there's no official support for Hulu on the Wii. We've reached out to Nielsen for clarification on that possibly erroneous statistic.

Update: Nielsen explained the Hulu on Nintendo Wii statistic as such: "The reason the survey shows 3% answering this way can be attributed to respondent error, which is common in survey research. In other words, because the survey measures self-reported usage, there can be a small margin of error in which some respondents will answer this way."

Joystiq'Half of all Netflix users connect via a game console,' Nintendo Wii used most originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hulumicrosoftnetflixnielsennintendopcplaystationps3streamingwiixboxThu, 28 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[1.5 million daily Netflix users are on Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/1-5-million-daily-netflix-users-are-on-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/1-5-million-daily-netflix-users-are-on-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/1-5-million-daily-netflix-users-are-on-wii/#comments Today, Nintendo was quick to boast about its Wii numbers -- at least, the number of owners who spent some time not playing Wii games. The company claims that 1.5 million Netflix users are accessing streaming on the Wii daily. The service launched on Nintendo's home console back in April of 2010.

As of yesterday, you could access Netflix's video service through your 3DS. As we said in our quick impressions video, it'll probably do in a pinch if you're away from your consoles and within Wi-Fi range.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>netflixnintendowiiFri, 15 Jul 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Netflix, Game & Watch Gallery, 3D Pixel Racing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/14/nintendoware-weekly-netflix-game-and-watch-gallery-3d-pixel-rac/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/14/nintendoware-weekly-netflix-game-and-watch-gallery-3d-pixel-rac/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/14/nintendoware-weekly-netflix-game-and-watch-gallery-3d-pixel-rac/#comments The biggest release on 3DS this week isn't a game at all. It's the Netflix app! Should you decide to watch movies while you're near a Wi-Fi signal but not a TV and a streaming-capable device, now you're all set.

The 3DS also sees a pair of Virtual Console releases, including one that is, itself, a collection of even older games. And WiiWare hosts 3D Pixel Racing, a racer set in a 3D Dot Game Heroes-esque voxel environment.

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Netflix, Game & Watch Gallery, 3D Pixel Racing originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d-pixel-racing3dsafterzoomdsdsiwareextreme-hangman-2game-and-watch-galleryjust-sing-80s-collectionnetflixnintendonintendoware-weeklypuzzle-fevervirtual-consolewiiwiiwareThu, 14 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo 3DS gets free Netflix update in tomorrow's eShop update]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/nintendo-3ds-gets-free-netflix-update-in-tomorrows-eshop-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/nintendo-3ds-gets-free-netflix-update-in-tomorrows-eshop-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/nintendo-3ds-gets-free-netflix-update-in-tomorrows-eshop-update/#comments Since Nintendo's 3DS launched back in March, we've been hanging on by a thread, counting the minutes until this week's eShop update. And no, it's not just because Extreme Hangman 2 is finally dropping on DSiWare: Netflix's streaming video application will be available on 3DS as well. Finally a chance to bring Agent Cooper on the go and make those smug short-form video users in Europe and Japan quit their braggin'!

Nintendo revealed as much with an early announcement of its weekly eShop, DSi, and Wii Shop updates, also detailing several games that will be available for purchase across the Wii, DSi, and 3DS. We're particularly fond of the Virtual Console Game & Watch Gallery coming to 3DS, but fans of super old-school sports games may be more excited to hear about Baseball being this week's other retro re-release.

JoystiqNintendo 3DS gets free Netflix update in tomorrow's eShop update originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsdsiwareeshopnetflixnintendoq3-2011release-datewiiwiiwareWed, 13 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix launches streaming-only plan in US]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/netflix-launches-streaming-only-plan-in-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/netflix-launches-streaming-only-plan-in-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/netflix-launches-streaming-only-plan-in-us/#comments Netflix, currently available in North America on all major consoles, has officially announced a $7.99 streaming-only plan for the US (it's the only option available in the Great White North). For those who prefer their media to be disc-based, the service will be upping prices across the board for all unlimited plans by a few dollars, but you'll still get streaming included.

Netflix's streaming-only plan comes at a time when Hulu (the established DVD-by-mail service's heir apparent) begins building a base on consoles. Hulu Plus currently offers mostly TV show streaming (with commercials) on PS3 for $7.99, with other consoles expected to be supported sometime in the future.

JoystiqNetflix launches streaming-only plan in US originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A Netflix app that will allow movie streaming on Nintendo's Wii, without the need for a pesky disc, is available now on the Wii Shop Channel. The Netflix channel is free and streaming comes at no extra charge as part of most Netflix rental plans.

Today also marks the launch of the PS3's Netflix app, which supports 1080p HD output, 5.1-channel surround sound, subtitles and alternative audio tracks. Finally, Xbox 360 owners should receive an update to their Netflix app with the fall update. Isn't it nice to put aside those fanboy squabbles for a change, knowing that everyone can watch hours of television on their video game systems without even touching a disc?

JoystiqNetflix native app for Wii available now originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Movie service Netflix is ready to serve the Great White North. Shacknews reporter Xav de Matos (former Joystiqer, still Canadian) notes the service is currently available on PS3 and Wii, with the Xbox 360 version rolling out later.
  • PS3: Available now. It's an application, so no disc is required (unlike the States). However, users have no ability to create an instant watch queue.
  • Wii: Available now. Disc from Netflix.ca required. Also, no ability to build an instant watch queue.
  • Xbox 360: Coming "soon."
The streaming-only option for Canada costs $7.99 a month and also includes access through PCs and Apple devices.

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Netflix on your console is about to get much better. Starting September 1, movies from the Epix TV channel will hit instant streaming. Movies will arrive 90 days after premiering on Epix, which is run by MGM, Paramount and Lionsgate, amounting to a major addition the Netflix streaming library.

JoystiqNetflix gets Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM movies originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Finally!" We have to imagine that's what millions of Canadians are shouting at the top of their lungs this morning, as Netflix announced plans to launch a streaming-only service in America's northern cousin sometime "this fall." That said, French Canadians take note: the service will only be launching in English, with a French option to follow "over time."

So will the service be accessible through Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii, as it is in the US? According to the announcement, "Canadian Netflix members will be able to instantly watch a broad array of movies and TV episodes right on their TVs via a range of consumer electronics devices capable of streaming from Netflix, as well as watching on PCs and Macs."

A Netflix representative told Joystiq this morning, "We're not announcing the Netflix ready devices until the service launches, but it's fair to assume that several popular, brand name devices will be capable of streaming from Netflix to TVs at launch - in addition to the ability to watch instantly on computers -- and that we'll add to the family of devices over time."

While the service doesn't launch until this fall, interested Canadians can head over to the Netflix Canada website right now and sign up for ongoing, (presumably) more specific notifications about when "streaming instantly" will go live.

[Thanks, Chris D.]

JoystiqNetflix streaming headed to Canada this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadamacmicrosoftnetflixnintendopcplaystationps3wiixboxMon, 19 Jul 2010 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix releases Wii-specific commercial]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/netflix-releases-wii-specific-commercial/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/netflix-releases-wii-specific-commercial/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/netflix-releases-wii-specific-commercial/#comments Netflix movie streaming may be available on all the major consoles in the States now, but it's the demographic-busting Wii that most recently got some high-quality ad treatment from the rental service. In the commercial, a gallant knight is off to fulfill his destiny and leaves "a piece" of himself behind for a young maiden. Without getting into the Freudian subtext oozing out of the ad, it's a pretty clever piece of marketing. Check it out after the break.

[Via GoNintendo]

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JoystiqNetflix releases Wii-specific commercial originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 May 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadsadvertisingcommercialnetflixThu, 13 May 2010 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Reggie: five million Wiis sold this year; almost a million have 'participated' in Netflix]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/reggie-five-million-wiis-sold-this-year-almost-a-million-have/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/reggie-five-million-wiis-sold-this-year-almost-a-million-have/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/reggie-five-million-wiis-sold-this-year-almost-a-million-have/#comments Nintendo's had quite the start this year, president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed during a recent CNBC interview (that you can watch after the break). Both the Wii and DS are performing exceedingly well in 2010, Fils-Aime reported -- a level of success we're certain Nintendo isn't familiar with.

"In the last four months, consumers have bought over five million Wii consoles," Fils-Aime boasted. He was quick to jab competitors Sony and MIcrosoft as well, stating "that amount is equal to the entire amount that our competitors have sold over the previous 12 months."

Fils-Aime also offered a neat statistic on Wii Netflix usage. Since launching on the console in March, "almost a million" have participated in the service. He added that "we're getting great consumer compliments."

Fils-Aime said that the DS has been selling extremely well and that "we think that through April that we'll have the best four month time period to kick off a new calendar year that we've ever had with the device." We'd comment but, really, doesn't this happen every year?

Update: We were contacted by Charlie Scibetta, senior director of corporate communications for Nintendo of America, who offered this clarification on Reggie's reported sales figures: "The sales figures referenced in the CNBC interview were not for the first four months of calendar year 2010, but rather the last four months of current publicly reported NPD data which runs December of 2009 through March of 2010." Well now, we're glad that's all cleared up!

[Via Edge]

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We can't be gaming all the time, despite our best efforts, and from time to time we'll actually take advantage of the movie-playing abilities on our gaming systems. JBO features our top picks for XBL, PSN, Netflix's Watch Instantly and Blu-ray each week.

Recommendation of the Week:

Cheech & Chong's Hey Watch This (Blu-ray: $24.99 MSRP, much lower at most retailers)
Earlier this week, Cheech & Chong returned to the world. Most appropriately, the date it happened was 4/20. For those of you who might know know, Cheech & Chong invented pot humor. Then they rode the top of that world for 14 years before breaking up in 1985. Then there was no Cheech & Chong. People turned to replacement movie stoners for years, looking for someone to identify with. But now, 25 year after they last appeared together on film, they're back. They reunited for a very successful tour in 2008, and the San Antonio portion of that tour was filmed and turned into this Blu-ray, which is also chock full of special features and skits created just for the film. It's a concert tour with a bonus. You don't have to be a stoner to appreciate some of this, although it probably doesn't hurt. They're touring together again right now, and are reportedly working on a new narrative film, Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke Part 2. To tide you over until then, we're giving away three Blu-ray copies of Cheech and Chong's Hey Watch This. Head to the bottom of the post to learn how to enter.
Read on after the break for the rest of our recommendations, then chime in below!

Continue reading JBO: Joystiq Box Office, April 19 - April 23, plus Joyswag!

JoystiqJBO: Joystiq Box Office, April 19 - April 23, plus Joyswag! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Blu-rayDVDFilmJoyswagMicrosoftMoviesNetflixNintendoWiiXbox-360Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Walkthrough: Netflix instant streaming on Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/walkthrough-netflix-instant-streaming-on-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/walkthrough-netflix-instant-streaming-on-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/walkthrough-netflix-instant-streaming-on-wii/#commentsSomething like setting up an instant-streaming service on your gaming console may sound like a somewhat laborious task, but, in all reality, it's pretty darn simple stuff. Oh, you want us to prove it to you? Well, check the video above, which coincidentally shows you how to set up Netflix on your Wii.

In its fashionably late arrival to the Wii, Netflix doesn't skip a beat in the features department. Streaming Netflix on the Wii ends up being just about the same experience as on other consoles -- just, you know, without all of the high-defs.

JoystiqWalkthrough: Netflix instant streaming on Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>netflixnetflix-instant-queuenetflix-instant-streamingnetflix-instant-watchnetflix-on-wiiNintendoWiiwii-netflixMon, 12 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix fully available on Wii as of today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/netflix-fully-available-on-wii-as-of-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/netflix-fully-available-on-wii-as-of-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/netflix-fully-available-on-wii-as-of-today/#comments Been lusting after all of the content on offer from Netflix, but only have a Wii to grab those digital delectations off the superhighway of information? Well, those magical little discs are now shipping to everyone, allowing the millions of Wii users in the U.S. who have the appropriate Netflix subscription and broadband internet to enjoy full instant-streaming functionality on their little white boxes. Rejoice!

So, what will you watch first? We suggest you go for something classy, like Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project. And, hey, if laughter isn't really your thing, we still got you covered with Joystiq Box Office. We live to serve, folks!

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We can't be gaming all the time, despite our best efforts, and from time to time we'll actually take advantage of the movie-playing abilities on our gaming systems. JBO features our top picks for XBL, PSN, Netflix's Watch Instantly and Blu-ray each week.

Recommendation of the Week:

The Killer (Blu-ray: $29.99 MSRP, much lower at most retailers)
This week's recommendation is a bit tongue in cheek, mostly because the video quality isn't the sharpest in the world. Granted, the source material is 21 years old, but I've seen what they can do with movies like The African Queen and The Wizard of Oz on Blu-ray, so why not one of director John Woo's and actor Chow Yun Fat's best films, The Killer? Still, all of that complaining aside, the film does look better than I've ever seen it look on home video format, and it runs circles around the murky theatrical print I saw back when I was in college. While probably not a disc you'll slap in to show off how much Blu-ray rocks, it still looks fantastic, and it's got a completely new interview on the disc with Woo (where's Yun-Fat, though?) that is well worth it. There's also a Q&A session where he talks about The Killer and Hard Boiled. This is being produced by Dragon Dynasty, a joint company venture from the Weinstein brothers and Genius Products, and I'm hoping things improve a bit in the transfer department. Let's get Chow Yun-Fat's God of Gamblers, A Better Tomorrow trilogy, City on Fire, and Treasure Hunt on Blu-ray, stat.
Read on after the break for the rest of our recommendations, then chime in below!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Blu-rayDVDFilmsjboJoystiq-Box-OfficeMicrosoftMoviesNetflixNintendoPSNWiiXBLXbox-360zune-video-marketplaceFri, 09 Apr 2010 21:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix to gain two million subscribers from consoles in 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/09/netflix-to-gain-two-million-subscribers-from-consoles-in-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/09/netflix-to-gain-two-million-subscribers-from-consoles-in-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/09/netflix-to-gain-two-million-subscribers-from-consoles-in-2010/#comments Analyst Michael Pachter says that despite a lower amount of new Netflix subscriptions lately, video game consoles will still give the movie rental service a boost this year, providing over two million new subscribers thanks to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. Pachter suggests that the Xbox 360 will continue to provide 350,000 new subscribers, and the PS3 and the Wii will each turn in around 800,000 new subscribers this year.

But Pachter also says that future growth is limited -- the PS3 doesn't have quite the install base that the Xbox does and, while there are a lot of Wiis out there, Pachter's firm believes that most of those consoles aren't even connected to the Internet ("we estimate fewer than 35%," he writes). So the total new subscribers estimated for 2011 drops down to 900K to 1.2 million. That's still a lot of MST3K downloads -- because come on, if you're watching anything but that on Netflix, you're crazy -- but not enough to keep Netflix's estimated growth from being called "unsustainable."

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We can't be gaming all the time, despite our best efforts, and from time to time we'll actually take advantage of the movie-playing abilities on our gaming systems. JBO features our top picks for XBL, PSN, Netflix's Watch Instantly and Blu-ray each week.

Recommendation of the Week:

 The African Queen (Blu-ray: $39.99 MSRP, much lower at most retailers)
Can you believe Humphrey Bogart only won one Oscar in his lifetime? It was for this movie. Personally, I think he was robbed from winning it for Casablanca, but The African Queen is a worthy win as well. He really delivers a powerful performance as Charlie Allnut, the rough and tumble boat captain working his boat, the African Queen. But it's Katherine Hepburn who really turns in a tour de force performance as Rose Sayer, a tough as nails missionary in East Africa. Paramount recently completed a massive 4k restoration on this title, and it looks simply amazing on Blu-ray. The standard Blu-ray set gets you the movie, while the slightly more expensive box set comes with a CD of the original radio production of The African Queen (with Bogart) and Hepburn's book The Making of The African Queen or How I Went to Africa with Bogart, Bacall and Huston and Almost Lost My Mind. Seriously good filmmaking and performances against a wonderful story based on C.S. Forester's novel of the same name. Highly recommended. Now someone just put Bogey's The Caine Mutiny on Blu-ray and I'll be happy.

Read on after the break for the rest of our recommendations, then chime in below!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Blu-rayDVDFilmsJBOJoystiq-Box-OfficeMicrosoftMoviesnetflixNintendoWiiXbox-360Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Netflix beginning shipments of Wii streaming discs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/psa-netflix-beginning-shipments-of-wii-streaming-discs/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/psa-netflix-beginning-shipments-of-wii-streaming-discs/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/psa-netflix-beginning-shipments-of-wii-streaming-discs/#commentsAwesome news for Wii owners looking to veg out with all-day Mystery Science Theatre 3000 marathons (or even watch responsible numbers of TV shows and movies): Netflix announced via its blog that it has started shipping out the discs that enable Instant Streaming on Wii, to "some of our Netflix members."

If the PS3 rollout is any indication, you'll receive an e-mail sometime soon telling you if you're a lucky winner. Of course, if you didn't sign up for a disc, you're not going to get one. You should probably go sign up for one is what we're saying.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>instant-streamingnetflixNintendostreamingstreaming-videoWiiThu, 25 Mar 2010 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix promotes Wii streaming with 'underwhelming' HD argument]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/netflix-promotes-wii-streaming-with-underwhelming-hd-argument/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/netflix-promotes-wii-streaming-with-underwhelming-hd-argument/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/netflix-promotes-wii-streaming-with-underwhelming-hd-argument/#comments If you've been following the Wii Netflix saga, you're probably familiar with Nintendo's stance on HD movie streaming. The company's Reggie Fils-Aimé recently went on record saying that the average Wii user won't care about the Wii's inability to push HD Netflix. That's expected though, right? He works for Nintendo, after all. But get this, now Netflix itself is deemphasizing its own HD streaming service.

Speaking to TheWiire.com, Netflix VP of Corporate Communications Steve Swasey recognized that the Wii can't handle HD streaming, but stated that Netflix doesn't believe that to be a problem for Wii households. Swasey noted that only 1 in 17 titles are available in HD, adding that HD content is only 720p -- not 1080p -- and that it's not available with 5.1 surround sound. "The HD experience at Netflix Instant Watching isn't that overwhelming," said Swasey, adding, "It's a little bit underwhelming."

So there you have it. There's absolutely no reason for anyone to even want HD streaming. Ever. Now go order your Wii Netflix disc.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdnetflixnintendostreaming-videoWiiTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Reggie: Wii users don't care about HD Netflix streaming]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/14/reggie-wii-users-dont-care-about-hd-netflix-streaming/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/14/reggie-wii-users-dont-care-about-hd-netflix-streaming/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/14/reggie-wii-users-dont-care-about-hd-netflix-streaming/#comments
 As spotted by Siliconera, Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aimé recently told CNBC that users streaming Netflix through the Wii aren't going to miss the HD content they won't be able to access -- free content that's available through other devices. He justified that claim with a simple argument: "over 26 million consumers have bought a Wii. The consumer is saying, for them, the quality of the visual is not nearly as important as the overall entertainment."

It may irritate 360 and PS3 proponents to no end to hear him lay it out that plainly, but we're having a hard time finding a flaw in Reggie's logic.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdnetflixnintendoReggie-Fils-AimestreamingWiiThu, 14 Jan 2010 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pachter: Netflix on Wii won't matter as much as on other consoles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/pachter-netflix-on-wii-wont-matter-as-much-as-on-other-console/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/pachter-netflix-on-wii-wont-matter-as-much-as-on-other-console/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/pachter-netflix-on-wii-wont-matter-as-much-as-on-other-console/#comments Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter doesn't think the announcement of Netflix streaming on Wii is that big of a deal in growing the rental service's customer base. Pachter's perspective is that "fewer than 20 percent" of the US's 26 million Wii owners are connected to the internet, which is a necessary component to stream movies through the service. In comparison, he believes over 75 percent of Xbox 360 and PS3 users are caught up in the internets.

IndustryGamers reports that Pachter expects "some traction" from the Wii announcement, but that it won't "jump start Netflix activations." He believes the Nintendo console's installed base will "embrace the Netflix service only gradually." With so many consumer electronics receiving the Netflix streaming service, Pachter does believe it'll "allow Netflix to maintain its prior pace of subscriber additions as new customer additions from the Xbox 360 installed base begin to slow."

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>michael-pachternetflixNintendopachterWiiWed, 13 Jan 2010 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Wii's Netflix sign-up page now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/psa-wiis-netflix-sign-up-page-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/psa-wiis-netflix-sign-up-page-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/psa-wiis-netflix-sign-up-page-now-available/#comments Netflix's Wii disc sign-up page (remember, you need the disc to access the movie streaming service) is now live. All you need to do is sign in to your account and press the big blue button on the page. Yup, it's really that simple.

We're currently trying to find out from Netflix if the launch and service on the Wii will be relatively similar to that offered on the PS3 -- beyond requiring a disc. We're also trying to narrow down that "spring" release window, if possible.

Update: "Spring is as specific as we can get," a Netflix representative tells Joystiq. We've also been told, "The Wii will have the same titles as all Netflix ready devices and a similar, easy and fast disc-based experience as the PS3."

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>moviesnetflixNintendostreamingWiiWed, 13 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix streaming available on Wii this spring]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/netflix-streaming-available-on-wii-this-spring/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/netflix-streaming-available-on-wii-this-spring/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/netflix-streaming-available-on-wii-this-spring/#commentsAfter years of rumors and an encouraging statement from Netflix's CEO, it appears to be official: the Nintendo Wii will gain the ability to stream content from Netflix's "Watch Instantly" selections. The New York Times reports that the companies will announce the deal later today.

Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime called the addition of Netflix functionality "a continuation of an effort to bring more and more entertainment to consumers who interact with the Wii." The AP notes (via Engadget) that, like the PS3's implementation of the service, Netflix on Wii will require an "instant streaming disc."

[Thanks, Ridgecity]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>netflixNintendostreamingstreaming-videoWiiWed, 13 Jan 2010 01:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix CEO upbeat on chances of Nintendo console streaming]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/11/netflix-ceo-upbeat-on-chances-of-nintendo-console-streaming/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/11/netflix-ceo-upbeat-on-chances-of-nintendo-console-streaming/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/11/netflix-ceo-upbeat-on-chances-of-nintendo-console-streaming/#comments The eventuality of Netflix becoming available on a Nintendo console has left the world of "if" and seems headed for "when." According to Engadget, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings described chances of the company's movie streaming service "getting on Nintendo" as "excellent." Netflix has been singing the same song since last October, when PS3's Netflix streaming was announced. We've contacted Netflix and asked whether it would like to announce any firm commitments about its plans for the Wii.

If there is anything "iffy" about Netflix streaming for a Nintendo console, it revolves around whether the service will be available for the current Wii console, or any possibly far-fetched followups.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>netflixNintendoreed-hastingsWiiwii-hdMon, 11 Jan 2010 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Upcoming new device integration sends Netflix stock soaring]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/23/upcoming-new-device-integration-sends-netflix-stock-soaring/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/23/upcoming-new-device-integration-sends-netflix-stock-soaring/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/23/upcoming-new-device-integration-sends-netflix-stock-soaring/#commentsNetflix's stock hit a new high today on word from the company that its movie streaming service will soon be available through a device owned by a large number of consumers. The company wouldn't name names, but the Associated Press reports that analysts are speculating it to be the oft-rumored and Hastings-desired inclusion of the service on the PS3 or Wii.

Netflix stated that its Xbox 360 service helped the company add 2.4 million subscribers since September of 2008. This new deal, according to the company, is predicted to bring in 900,000 to 1.2 million more customers in just the fourth quarter -- it also announced it will begin offering the service overseas next year.

Before getting too excited, Netflix could be offering its service through a cable provider like Comcast or DirecTV -- perhaps the iPhone? We've contacted Netflix for further information and asked when it plans to make its big announcement.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>netflixNintendostreamingWiiFri, 23 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix CEO wants streaming service on all consoles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/23/netflix-ceo-wants-streaming-service-on-all-consoles/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/23/netflix-ceo-wants-streaming-service-on-all-consoles/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/23/netflix-ceo-wants-streaming-service-on-all-consoles/#comments While Microsoft and Netflix underlings tiptoe around the issue of the movie-rental company's streaming service for other game consoles -- currently "exclusive" to Xbox 360 -- Netflix CEO Reed Hastings tells Reuters he wants the feature on every console. The executive notes that "currently [Netflix's] Xbox deal is exclusive and [Netflix hasn't] characterized it more than that," leaving the door at least slightly ajar for other consoles and media devices to enter into Netflix streaming deals of their own.

That's the big question: For how long is the exclusivity agreement between Netflix and Microsoft, and is it renewable? Answering that question -- believe us, we've tried -- would tell us when to expect a flood of Netflix-streaming systems.

[Via Edge]

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There's a 14-day free trial of the software, after which you have to pay $39.99 for the full version -- by the way, we couldn't help but notice that the price has increased, and the duration of the trial decreased, since last year. $40 is kind of a lot, but not when compared to the cost of an Xbox 360 or another Netflix-capable device. Unless it turns out not to work well -- which many of us are no doubt on our way to determining right now.

[Via Engadget]

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An "industry executive familiar with Netflix's plans" tells Multichannel that the company's streaming service will soon be available for the Wii and iPhone/iPod Touch. Before iPhone folks get too excited, though, the speculation is that the streaming service will only be available across Wi-Fi and not AT&T's 3G system -- which already has enough stability "issues."

Netflix streaming on the Wii has been alluded to for quite some time, with the company previously telling us that it's "always looking for ways to expand its service, but for now [its] game platform is the Xbox 360." As for the PS3 ... um, you can always pick up a Bravia.

Update: Netflix has responded to our inquiry with an old gem: "We don't comment on rumors or speculation."

[Via ArsTechnica]

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Lionsgate president of digital media Curt Marvis is hopeful that Nintendo will launch a worldwide movie store sometime soon. In an interview with Casualgaming.biz, Marvis explained that Lionsgate's current strategy is to sell more film and television properties through connected video game consoles.

According to Marvis, the horror and action genres are best suited for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 users, but the Wii is likely to sell more "mass-market" content, due to its "broader audience." Currently, the Nintendo Wii has streaming film and television content available in Japan, although rumors have been swirling that Netflix is a possibility on the console Stateside. Thanks for at least stirring the pot in a different direction, Curt!

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A survey we reported on back in March about the possibility of Netflix video streaming on the Nintendo Wii has popped up again on our radar, but this time with one very noticeable difference. Today, a former Joystiq staff member was given a similar survey to fill out, but instead of the $10 charge for the "Netflix Instant Streaming Disc" mentioned in the previous questionnaire, this time it noted the disc would be "available for free."

We contacted both Nintendo and Netflix for comment. The House of Mario had nothing to say on the matter. A Netflix spokesperson informed us, "Netflix is always looking for ways to expand its service, but for now our game platform is the Xbox 360."

We'll say exactly what we said last time: This survey in no way validates that Netflix support is confirmed for the Wii, but it wouldn't be the least bit shocking that the service would want to tap into the Wii's "particular" demographic.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>netflixNintendorumorangsurveyvideovideo-streamingWiiTue, 23 Jun 2009 22:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix job posting hints at movie streaming for other consoles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/13/netflix-job-posting-hints-at-movie-streaming-for-other-consoles/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/13/netflix-job-posting-hints-at-movie-streaming-for-other-consoles/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/13/netflix-job-posting-hints-at-movie-streaming-for-other-consoles/#comments
A curious new job listing for Netflix seeks an "Engineering Leader -- Gaming Platforms," reports Gamasutra. The applicant is expected to have experience developing and testing media rich applications, and should be prepared to "rapidly prototype and iterate on a variety of platforms."

Either Netflix is getting into the game streaming space, or this may be another sign that Netflix streaming is coming to other consoles. Considering the relative success of Netflix on Xbox 360, it's not surprising that the company would like to expand its service and branding to other consoles -- that is, if this "Engineering Leader" can figure it out.

Update: A Netflix spokesperson got back to us and said, "We're always looking to grow. For now our game console is Xbox 360."

[Via Gamasutra]

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Netflix may be looking to expanding their service beyond Xbox 360. According to a consumer survey mailed to a Joystiq reader, Netflix may provide their service to Wii owners. "Imagine that, as an added benefit to DVDs by mail, Netflix offers its members the ability to watch movies & TV episodes instantly on their TV via their Nintendo Wii, choosing from a library of over 12,000 choices.

According to the survey, the Netflix service will be enabled through a "Netflix Instant Streaming Disc." The disc would need to be placed in the Wii every time someone wanted to use the Netflix service. Unlike Microsoft, it appears Nintendo will not bundle Netflix into an upcoming firmware.

The existence of this survey doesn't necessarily mean Netflix support on Wii is confirmed. However, it does suggest the company has been investigating the possibilities. We're certain Netflix is eager to tap into the millions of Nintendo fans ready to try the streaming movie service.

[Thanks, Trey!]

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