Netflix Questions

cubboyroy1826 · 07-21-2010, 10:12 AM

Okay I know some of you use Netflix here and I was wondering about what is available to watch instantly. I have a PS3 (connected to the internet wirelessly, not sure if that is an issue) that I could connect to my Plasma but was wondering what kind of a selection there is in the watch instantly. When I browsed their site I did not see a way to show whether or not certain programs/movies are available to watch instantly. Is there a cost to connect the PS3 or Xbox360 to Netflix or is it a part of the package. I will most likely take the two week trial to check it out but was hoping to get some feedback upfront.

MikeVic · 07-21-2010, 10:16 AM

Netflix: Rent as many movies as you want for only $8.99 a month! Free Trial

There seems to be a one-month trial right now too.

rowech · 07-21-2010, 10:19 AM

No cost to do PS3 to do instant. You get free Starz with it which is kinda nice in and of itself. Most of the instant stuff is TV shows especially. The instant movies aren't a great selection...sometimes you'll find some that you want to see.

DataKing · 07-21-2010, 10:22 AM

While there is plenty of material available to watch instantly through Netflix, don't expect to see a ton of hot new releases. I mostly use it for television shows, older movies, documentaries, etc. Most of the more recent release movies that you will find available on there is through their Starz Play connection. Basically, whatever movies Starz is showing at the time are also available via Neflix.

On the Netflix site go to the "Watch Instantly" tab at the upper-left corner. You can search from there like you normally would and it'll be filtered to only show what's available via watch instantly.

Not sure exactly what sort of things you're interested in, but here's a few of the things I have currently in my instant queue: MST3K episodes, documentaries (Ken Burns stuff, Michael Moore Hates America, etc), TV shows (24, X-Files, Quantum Leap, Lie to Me). There's also a decent selection of older movies available. Currently I've got ones like Bottle Shock, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Taking of Pelham 123, and Being John Malkovich queued up.

Edit: Surrogates and 2012 are currently available.

Hope that helps.

cubboyroy1826 · 07-21-2010, 10:40 AM

Definitely helpful thanks. I think I will give the one month trial a whirl. I currently use Redbox a lot but would like an option to see some of the oder movies without having to go to Blockbuster.

Cuckoo · 07-21-2010, 11:57 AM

I tried out Netflix and loved the watch instantly feature. But primarily, my interest lies in the new releases and not being able to get several big ones for weeks after release date killed the deal for me.

I'm now trying Blockbuster and am liking it much better, largely for that reason. I've been able to get the new releases the day after release day each time. That said, I will miss the ability to watch tv shows on my PS3.

PackerFanatic · 07-21-2010, 12:00 PM

The Watch Instantly feature, in my mind, is the best thing about Netflix now - and they are constantly adding more stuff to it. But being able to watch shows and everything right away, that alone is worth $10 a month.

Vince, Pt. II · 07-21-2010, 05:22 PM

I agree that the Watch Instantly feature is the main reason I use Netflix. That being said, I've been sort of disappointed in the lack of quality older movies available for Instant Watch. Things that aren't available on Instant Watch that I was surprised and disappointed about:

Rambo
The Godfather
Goodfellas
The Wire (TV show)

That being said, there are hundreds of movies that ARE on Instant Watch, and when I find one that isn't there, I can always have them mail it to me and watch it within a day or two.

07-21-2010, 10:22 AM	#4
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	While there is plenty of material available to watch instantly through Netflix, don't expect to see a ton of hot new releases. I mostly use it for television shows, older movies, documentaries, etc. Most of the more recent release movies that you will find available on there is through their Starz Play connection. Basically, whatever movies Starz is showing at the time are also available via Neflix. On the Netflix site go to the "Watch Instantly" tab at the upper-left corner. You can search from there like you normally would and it'll be filtered to only show what's available via watch instantly. Not sure exactly what sort of things you're interested in, but here's a few of the things I have currently in my instant queue: MST3K episodes, documentaries (Ken Burns stuff, Michael Moore Hates America, etc), TV shows (24, X-Files, Quantum Leap, Lie to Me). There's also a decent selection of older movies available. Currently I've got ones like Bottle Shock, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Taking of Pelham 123, and Being John Malkovich queued up. Edit: Surrogates and 2012 are currently available. Hope that helps. __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty) Last edited by DataKing : 07-21-2010 at 10:23 AM.

07-21-2010, 11:57 AM	#7
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	I tried out Netflix and loved the watch instantly feature. But primarily, my interest lies in the new releases and not being able to get several big ones for weeks after release date killed the deal for me. I'm now trying Blockbuster and am liking it much better, largely for that reason. I've been able to get the new releases the day after release day each time. That said, I will miss the ability to watch tv shows on my PS3. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM Last edited by Cuckoo : 07-21-2010 at 11:58 AM.

07-21-2010, 12:00 PM	#8
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	The Watch Instantly feature, in my mind, is the best thing about Netflix now - and they are constantly adding more stuff to it. But being able to watch shows and everything right away, that alone is worth $10 a month. __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

07-21-2010, 10:16 AM	#2
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Netflix: Rent as many movies as you want for only $8.99 a month! Free Trial There seems to be a one-month trial right now too.

07-21-2010, 10:19 AM	#3
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	No cost to do PS3 to do instant. You get free Starz with it which is kinda nice in and of itself. Most of the instant stuff is TV shows especially. The instant movies aren't a great selection...sometimes you'll find some that you want to see.

07-21-2010, 10:40 AM	#5
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Definitely helpful thanks. I think I will give the one month trial a whirl. I currently use Redbox a lot but would like an option to see some of the oder movies without having to go to Blockbuster.

07-21-2010, 05:22 PM	#9
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	I agree that the Watch Instantly feature is the main reason I use Netflix. That being said, I've been sort of disappointed in the lack of quality older movies available for Instant Watch. Things that aren't available on Instant Watch that I was surprised and disappointed about: Rambo The Godfather Goodfellas The Wire (TV show) That being said, there are hundreds of movies that ARE on Instant Watch, and when I find one that isn't there, I can always have them mail it to me and watch it within a day or two.

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