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joystiq.com - 10/27/2009

Netflix: PS3 disc must remain in system until 2010 update; and other answers to your pressing questions

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Disc is required -- reserve it . Netflix was kind enough to answer a heap of nitpicky questions following the announcement that its steaming service would soon be available for PlayStation 3. Certainly, question marks hovered over the application "disc" and whether or not it would have to ...

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blog.us.playstation.com - 10/26/2009

Netflix Coming Soon to PlayStation 3 – PlayStation.Blog

— blog.us.playstation.com — Attention, PlayStation 3 owners: want to watch a movie streamed instantly from Netflix via your PS3? I’ve... got terrific news for you; very soon you’ll be able to do just that. Netflix PS3 We’re excited to announce today that Netflix and Sony have ... (more) Netflix Coming Soon to PlayStation 3 – ...

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gizmodo.com - 10/26/2009

Netflix Streaming on PS3: Coming Soon [NetFlix]

— gizmodo.com — Uh, holy crap? As prayed/predicated , Netflix streaming will be available "later this year" on the PS3.... Like the Xbox 360, it'll be free with the $8.99-a-month plan. Unlike the 360, you'll enable Netflix via an "instant streaming Blu-ray disc."  ... (more) Netflix Streaming on PS3: Coming Soon [NetFlix]

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crunchgear.com - 10/26/2009

Netflix coming to PS3 next month

— crunchgear.com — It appears that reports of 360 exclusivity for Netflix have been greatly exaggerated. You could always hack... it onto your console, but this is a little more official. The streaming-video service will arrive on PS3s next month , and current Netflix ... (more) Netflix coming to PS3 next month

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Engadget:  Netflix for PlayStation 3 requires a disc, software solution coming late 2010

SlashGear:  Netflix offers details on PS3 streaming service

TECHNOLOGY:  Remember how '30 Rock', 'The Office', and other shows were supposed to be pulled from Netflix On Demand? Well, they're still there.

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looks like we're stuck with a Netflix disc on PS3 until late 2010 - http://bit.ly/z9CLm 20 days ago

Netflix just mailed me my "Instant Streaming disc" for PS3 - looking forward to checking it out - http://bit.ly/3JqmUh 28 days ago

@drewplustwo http://bit.ly/3JqmUh :D 29 days ago

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Netflix for PlayStation 3 requires a disc, software solution coming late 2010
Engadget — ... as being "fastest and easiest way to let PS3 enthusiasts get Netflix on the PS3" and that an embedded software solution through XMB will be coming late next year. It denies this has anything to do with Microsoft's exclusivity agreement, but frankly we're a bit bummed by this perplexing hurdle in convenience. At any rate, be sure to go reserve your disc now if you want to start streaming -- assuming, of course, PlayOn hasn't already satisfied your Netflix needs. Read - Netflix interview Read - Disc reservation page (must be logged in to see) ...

Netflix offers details on PS3 streaming service
SlashGear — ... Netflix has shed a bit more light on the PS3 service for Joystiq and that odd disc that you have to request from Netflix has to be in the PS3 to access on demand content. If you are wondering why that is, it seems to be some sort of work around that will allow Netflix to not violate its contract with Microsoft. ...

Remember how '30 Rock', 'The Office', and other shows were supposed to be pulled from Netflix On Demand? Well, they're still there.
TECHNOLOGY — ... that you'll have to insert in your console EVERY time you want to use the service. That's a major drawback, regardless of how Sony fans try to spin it. There is a standalone software download coming late next year for PS3 users that will presumably make the On Demand service as simple as it is on the Xbox 360, but for now, using the disc seems to be the only way Netflix could offer streaming on the PS3 without violating its exclusive deal with Microsoft. ...