Netflix on Xbox 360 - Microsoft announcement at E3

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Microsoft Press Release from Xbox.com

"From the Netflix Web site, simply add movies and TV episodes to your individual instant Queues. Those choices will be automatically displayed on the TV screen via Xbox 360 and available to watch instantly. Once selected, movies will begin playing in 30 seconds or less. In addition to instantly streaming movies to the TV, Gold members can fast-forward, pause, and rewind—all using either the Xbox 360 Controller or Media Remote. In all, the user interface creates a highly personalized experience that puts viewers in control."

Netflix Partner Page - Late Fall 2008, with Xbox LIVE Gold membership.

Engadget report includes screen shot (above)

Netflix on Xbox LIVE from G4TV

They are talking about a future Dashboard upgrade to XBox Live this fall.

11:24: Netflix partnership announced! The Netflix library available on Xbox at no additional cost. Plus, you'll be able to "share" movies with your friends and watch at the same time.

There is also a deal with NBC/Universal for TV and movie content on XBox.

There is a separate thread discussing the Netflix Player by Roku, and the Netflix enhanced LG Blu-Ray player.

Adrian from Netflix

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Permalink Reply by The Real Uncle Bob on July 14, 2008 at 12:03pm: great news, Adrian. Thanks for keeping us informed.

A huge favor, please:

Can you bring this posting to the attention of appropriate parties?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Adrian on July 14, 2008 at 12:38pm: Done...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by The Real Uncle Bob on July 14, 2008 at 12:42pm: thanks!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Spindaddydad on July 14, 2008 at 12:11pm: Now my question is this going to be the death of the Roku box?

Would people prefer to spend $99 on a Roku or $280 for an Xbox? My thoughts are that some will go for the less expensive alternative, while others will go for he more expensive to also have the option to play games as well. Both have a valid and profitable position in the marketplace.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Adrian on July 14, 2008 at 12:14pm: Also it's $99 now, or wait until late fall....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by The Real Uncle Bob on July 14, 2008 at 12:15pm: Why would it be? I'd expect it to produce some downward price pressure, but the roku is already one-third the price, and not everyone needs or wants a game console.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by The Real Uncle Bob on July 14, 2008 at 5:44pm: Plus...Roku will soon be announcing additional content partners for their box; most assume it will be tv networks and/or hulu. MSFT will most likely seek additional partners as well, but even 1 exclusive partner will help distinguish Roku's efforts. Xbox'sNetflix announcement adds more motivation for Roku to announce.

Hillcrest Labs is looking to form partnerships with home electronics makers to use their HōMEtv platform for web-connected TV. CEO Daniel Simpkins was just on C-SPAN and said, "Any device that connects to both the web and the TV is a target for our technology." The current Roku box may be a little puny for "HōMEtv," but Roku's next generation box could be really exciting.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by RJP on July 14, 2008 at 3:18pm: I doubt it... I got my two Roku boxes fully aware that Microsoft was eventually adding Netflix to the X-Box 360.

I had already committed a year and half ago to the Sony PS3 - for playing Blu-ray, any gaming my grandkids want to play (I don't game), and Sony's future video streaming service. Even upgraded the two PS3's HDDs to 250 GB (all of $140 each) for the future.

I can't believe I'm the only person out there that wants nothing to do with the X-Box 360...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by thefrayl on July 22, 2008 at 8:38pm: RJP, I hope your investment in the PS3 pans out for you. The game lineup is pretty miserable now, and they continue to lose exclusive titles left and right due to low sales, a shrinking fan base, and enormous profit loss. The Xbox has had streaming movies since shortly after launch (albeit overpriced), a much larger game library (continually growing as more and more PS "exclusives" jump ship), a more advanced controller, AND a much lower price tag.

Sorry to go off topic, but I can't wait for this feature to be implimented. It prompted me to join Netflix once again to give it a shot. Its a huge step forward over the $3+ rental fee for a 24 hour period thats currently offered on marketplace.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by USER on July 14, 2008 at 12:36pm: Could this mean we could get a fully functional plugin for media center?... pretty fricken please.....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Adrian on July 14, 2008 at 2:12pm: Updated with official press releases that give more details.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by photo heathen on July 14, 2008 at 3:21pm: This would be great news for me if my 360 still worked....and if any of my friends still had 360's that worked.; ▶ Reply to This