Netflix Streaming Coming to PS3

As announced today the PS3 will be receiving Netflix streaming in November. This has been a really nice feature for watching movies and TV shows on the PC or the Xbox 360 for some time now. The biggest difference though is the PS3 will require the use of a “instant streaming Blu-ray disc” while the 360 has the program is fully integrated into XBL. There will be no extra charge for PS3 users, all that is required is a high enough subscription plan with Netflix. For those planning to use the feature sign up to reserve one of the required discs here.

I’ve found the streaming options from Netflix to be somewhat limited with the majority being of little interest to me. The movies tend be more of the independent nature or are simply older ones. The exception comes with those that are featured on Starz (which Netflix has an agreement with) but since I have that channel and can pull them up OnDemand that isn’t a benefit to me. Probably the best assets are with the TV shows, not only because the selection is better and more up-to-date but it saves you from having to go through multiple discs if you were to get them from Netflix in the traditional manner.