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Streaming movies from Netflix to the PS3 is a great marketing idea by Sony as it makes the PlayStation as a diverse entertainment device. It pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system's installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.
For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.
"As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members," said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. "As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners."
Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.
Cheryl Phillips
Exclusive to HULIQ.com
source: PR Newswire, Netflix, Sony
Netflix streaming is already available on Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT - news - people )'s Xbox 360. This leaves Nintendo Co. ( NTDOY.PK - news - people )'s Wii as the last holdout.
Posted October 26th, 2009 by Cheryl Phillips
