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Netflix streaming coming to PS3 and Xbox 360?
Rumor circulating on the net today suggests that Netflix may be planning to extend its movie streaming services to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The speculation stems from a survey sent to some Netflix members asking if they would be likely to stream movies to their TV with an Xbox 360 / PS3, were the option available to them.
The report has not been immediately corroborated but would remain consistent with a day-old announcement that reveals Netflix is now streaming to Vista Media Center – although the media extender isn’t working to bring Netflix to the 360 “yet.”
Furthermore, the survey details a mechanism by which PS3 owners would receive a DVD from Netflix that would unlock the ability to stream content to the console, while 360 owners could gain access to the streaming service through Xbox Live – though this may conflict directly with Microsoft’s Xbox Video Marketplace. Stay tuned for more details on this story should they develop.
The report has not been immediately corroborated but would remain consistent with a day-old announcement that reveals Netflix is now streaming to Vista Media Center – although the media extender isn’t working to bring Netflix to the 360 “yet.”
Furthermore, the survey details a mechanism by which PS3 owners would receive a DVD from Netflix that would unlock the ability to stream content to the console, while 360 owners could gain access to the streaming service through Xbox Live – though this may conflict directly with Microsoft’s Xbox Video Marketplace. Stay tuned for more details on this story should they develop.
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