Netflix Video rental, is an online web based movie renting store. Netflix now gives you an option of more than 100,000 video titles of videos to choose from, from older classics and favorites that you love to new releases. Netflix currently has over 8 million subscribers and more joining each and everyday.It is one of the fastest growing online sales rate in the U.S, competing with Blockbuster and Redbox.
At the 2008 E3 show, Microsoft announced they were bringing support for Netflix to their XBox360 video game console on XBox Live. The Xbox 360 Netflix service began on November 19, 2008. Xbox 360 owners with a Netflix Unlimited subscription and an Xbox Live Gold subscription could sign up for the service, and were able to stream movies and TV shows directly to their Netflix Instant Queue from an application on the Dashboard. Subscribers can also stream Netflix movies from their console to their tv, without having to wait for movies to arrive in the mail. This page will show you how to sign up for Netflix and use it on your XBox360 easily.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25680004http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/888/888869p1.html
About Netflix
Netflix movie rental gives subscribers the option of more than 100,000 video titles of videos to choose from. Netflix currently has over eight million subscribers and more joining each and everyday.It is one of the fastest growing online video rental websites in the U.S., and one of the easiest and stress free. The chosen DVDs will now be shipped to any members' homes from over 100 different shipping locations around the US, and in each order a postage-paid return envelope will be included to make sure you will not spend any extra money, and makes it as easy as possible for you and your family. There are no shipping and handling costs or any late fees, so this takes a lot of stress off of your everyday life and you can watch your rented movies at your leisure. You simply pick out the videos you wish to rent, they are shipped to your home, when you are done and have watched them all you ship them back and pick your next rentals.
After ordering your movies, it will only take 1-3 business days to have them in your hand. Your selected videos can also be downloaded directly onto any PC for immediate viewing fun. Subscription rates range from $4.99 to $47.99 per month Netflix.com. They have several plans, that allow you one dvd or up to 8 or the unlimited that allows you to get as many as you would like, turn them in and get more. Movies ordered to the xbox360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii systems are streamed to the user's console almost instantly.
How to Turn Your Xbox 360 into a Streaming Netflix Player
If subscribers do not want to shell out the money for a streaming player from Netflix, they can set up their xbox 360 with the help of a Windows Vista PC to stream movies to their tv. To do this, you will need:
- Xbox 360 console
- Windows Vista with Vista Media Center (it's included by default in Vista Home Premium and Ultimate)
- A Netflix subscription
- The freeware vmcNetflix plug-in found here: http://myweb.cableone.net/eluttmann04/projects/vmcNetFlix/default.htm
To turn your Xbox 360 into a Streaming Netflix Player:
- Set up your Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender.
- Install the vmcNetflix Plug-in
- Set Up Watch Instantly on Your PC
- Set Up vmcNetflix on Your Xbox 360
- And you're done!http://lifehacker.com/396881/turn-your-xbox-360-into-a-streaming-netflix-player
How to use Netflix on your XBox 360
Signing up for Netflix and using it on your XBox360 can be accomplished in a few easy steps.
- Upgrade your XBox Live account to Xbox Live Gold.
- Sign up for an account with Netflix, itself.
- Once your upgrade your live account to Gold status, download the Netflix application to your console in the Xbox 360 Dashboard, move to the Video Marketplace, and select the show that is indicated by the Netflix logo. Select the Play Now option when finished.
- Enter in the activation code here: Netflix.com/activate. Now you are signed up for Netflix through your XBox Live Gold account and have access to movie rentals! Movies rented are automatically streamed from Netflix to your console and you do not have to pay any additional fees.http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/netflix/default.htmhttp://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/kb.aspx?ID=958955&lcid=1033&category=live
Netflix XB360 Walkthrough
This video will give you a complete walkthrough on how to set up your XB360 system to view NetFlix video's . By following these steps, you'll be able to rent and view your netflix system on your XBox 360 system at home.
XBox 360 vs PS3 Netflix
This video gives a side-by-side comparison of renting and viewing Netflix videos on your PlayStation 3 and XB360 video game systems. The pros and cons of using either system for Netflix are shown also.
Playstation 3 Netflix: Pros: No monthly fee on the PS3 to get to Netflix (PS3 service, not Netflix's fee) Easy to Access
Cons Need an Instant Streaming Disc (ordered by Netflix website) Slow Interface and movie load times
Xbox 360 Netflix: Pros: Fast and easy to access
Cons: XBox Live Gold subscription needed to use Netflix (along with Netflix fee)