Dave Zatz was able to get an early look at Netflix streaming on the Xbox 360:
The Xbox Netflix interface is much richer, both in appearance and functionality, than what currently exists on the Roku Netflix box. A conceptual hurdle for some, at least initially, may still be fast forward and rewind via thumnail rather than traditional video scrubbing - a Netflix streaming limitation design decision. Like Engadget, I can put to bed the HDCP requirement rumors… Netflix, Xbox, and my HDTV are all reporting high definition streaming. I suppose it’s possible that Netflix is reducing the resolution over my component connection, but wouldn’t the UI indicate that? It also may be possible that HDCP is required only when using HDMI - meaning, some early HD sets may not support the handshake.
So, what do you think?
Can't wait!
Posted by: Del | October 31, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Looks sweet. Can't wait for the launch on the 19th. I hope Roku adds Hulu support or something else, otherwise my Roku is just going to start collecting dust now.
Posted by: Dr J | October 31, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Without HDMI or HDMI capable of HDCP your HD will be downgraded to 480p. At least that is the theory.
Posted by: nospam | October 31, 2008 at 03:00 PM
It looks freakin great. That, combined with Tivo getting Netflix, gives me a lot more options for movies and how I want to watch them.
Posted by: Lamarr Wilson | October 31, 2008 at 03:14 PM
check this out:
http://www.netflix.com/WiMessage?lnkctr=wnph_sysreqs&msg=58
I've been checking the error messages for 'watch instantly', expecting them to eventually change when they added mac compatibility. the above link is an opt-in link to the mac beta and it gets you in ALL THE WAY up to buffering the movie and then it gives an error code... SO CLOSE! I guess when it starts to buffer is when it validates your username, even though the rest of the website appears that you have access to 'watch instantly' on the mac.
oh well.
Posted by: Sean LaFianza | October 31, 2008 at 03:27 PM
CORRECTION! I got it to work!!! I had to restart firefox... So you can force your way into the mac beta!
Posted by: Sean LaFianza | October 31, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Sean LaFianza you don't know how happy you just made. Worked like a charm for me.
Posted by: jason | October 31, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Guys, you're not forcing your way into anything. You're opting in, which Netflix just enabled. It's in their blog, and been there for a little while now... ;)
Posted by: gweilo8888 | October 31, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Thanks for the link to the BETA...
I have had DRM problems with the PC version since it doesn't seem to like my DVI connection. The fact that this now works like all the other sites is a lot better, and no DRM issues.
But I haven't been using the PC version since buying the ROKU anyway. Nice to know I now have the option.
Thanks.
Posted by: | November 01, 2008 at 01:15 AM
Does anyone know if the streaming movies (SD and/or HD) over XBOX Live will have 5.1 surround sound audio as well?
Posted by: Steve | November 03, 2008 at 10:51 AM
How is this interface "much richer in both appearence and functionality" than the Roku?
The only significant difference I can see is that the covers of DVDs are in CoverFlowish instead of a flat list. The other difference seems to be the OSD for seek and control of playback. You don't need an onscreen control menu for the Roku because you have a remote control with all of the functions as physical buttons.
Posted by: Kirk Winkelman | November 05, 2008 at 06:01 PM
What a load of sh@#! Can you believe Microsoft? Let's see. How can we screw people over....I know, let's charge them for something they already pay for!
That's right folks. Microsoft requires you to purchase a gold membership just so you can stream content from your paid Netflix subscription. How many idiots are going to buy into this scam?
I'll wait for the Netflix HD content to be available from a set top box, like Roku or Samsung. I'm sure it won't be far behind.
Posted by: | November 13, 2008 at 08:20 PM
No closed captioning? Expect to be sued for ADA violations.
Posted by: Ken | November 15, 2008 at 02:32 PM
As was already mentioned, this looks very similar to the Roku box, except with more annoying sounds and less intuitive controls. Don't get me wrong, this looks very cool if you already have a 360, but I'll gladly keep my Roku box, thank you very much.
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Posted by: Gemmanh20 | February 16, 2010 at 04:10 AM
It's a bit strange that the actual resolution is lower than it should be even though all components seem to consider it HD
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