Netflix PS3 Disc Arrives, and Reviewed

Labeling on the Netflix Envelope is a little different, note the DO NOT RETURN THIS DISC notice.

Disc is not the typical SILVER coated top, but Lovely RED…

Pop it in and it shows up as a RED NETFLIX ICON under movies.  Launch it and it pulls up a screen that says goto www.netflix.com/ps3 and enter the CODE BELOW:

I tried to use my iPhone to do it didnt work, then realized you have to be logged in.  So went to computer, logged in, went to URL and then entered the code and seconds later before I did anything on the PS3, the screen changed.  Like it was checking to see…. Which is some nice codework I must say.

Screen loads in and any suggestions, stuff in your queue shows up.  Tabs across the top with all the categories as if you were on the Netflix site.  You push down once on the arrow when on a  tab to view the movie posters.  Hit Right and Left to see next and previous.  If your on a movie you like, you can Press the arrow down to view the movie details.

Launched a movie and it took about 60-80 seconds to start.  Didn’t have any preloading bs so the slight wait was not a big deal.

Visual quality is nice, better than low def on demand from Comcast.  Pause worked quickly, unlike on-demand Comcast.  Forward was cool, as you go forward it shows still images of where the film is at.  Made it easier to see where you were at.  Play from Pause and Play from Forward were spot on.

Pressing Stop, took about 20-30 seconds to go back to the main screen.

I understand the REASON for the DISC is to circumvent  a MS+XBOX exclusive deal which expires in about 6 months or so, then there will be a built in PS3 app.  I thought the Netflix/PS3 disc solution was smart and well exectuted and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you Snag a disc.

Killa J