Netflix on Sony devices from today.

cuttysark · 24-04-2012, 14:42

Netflix, the video on demand subscription service, today launches on the Sony Entertainment Network. Sony devices, including Bravia TV, Blu-ray players as well the PS3 will all benefit from access to the service.

Barry59 · 24-04-2012, 20:15

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Originally Posted by cuttysark

Netflix, the video on demand subscription service, today launches on the Sony Entertainment Network. Sony devices, including Bravia TV, Blu-ray players as well the PS3 will all benefit from access to the service.

Excellent. I'm a lovefilm subscriber but Netflix seems to have a better selection and is only £1 a month dearer for streaming only. At their prices it's almost worth having both!

-GONZO- · 24-04-2012, 20:19

Just be aware that it's only available for 2012 devices.

CoolboyA · 24-04-2012, 21:34

Why no PS Vita app yet?!

Barry59 · 24-04-2012, 21:44

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Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Just be aware that it's only available for 2012 devices.

Oh that is a disappointment (though perhaps a good excuse to look at a PS3

)

kyresa · 25-04-2012, 20:36

Am I imagining it... I thought that Netflix had been available on the PS3 for a while...

call100 · 26-04-2012, 11:49

I've had it on PS3 for quite a while now and the streaming is absolutely flawless.....Not a massive selection of newer films as yet but it grows daily.

maw1 · 27-04-2012, 16:18

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Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Just be aware that it's only available for 2012 devices.

Any idea why that is?

-GONZO- · 27-04-2012, 18:01

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Originally Posted by maw1

Any idea why that is?

Yep it's because their licensing conditions with studios to get content required them to use PlayReady DRM for the UK service which older Sony Bravia devices don't have the correct specs to run it.

mac2708 · 28-04-2012, 14:37

No chance of Netflix on 210/2011 Sony devices

http://www.reghardware.com/2012/04/2...etflix_app_to/

Barry59 · 29-04-2012, 13:46

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Originally Posted by mac2708

No chance of Netflix on 210/2011 Sony devices

http://www.reghardware.com/2012/04/2...etflix_app_to/

Seems a bit of an odd move, and can their devices change so much in just one year?

Having recently bought a Sony tv and blu-ray player, I won't be changing them again for new Sony devices any time soon. I think I'll probably buy an external device if I choose to go down the Netflix route.

-GONZO- · 29-04-2012, 15:57

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Originally Posted by Barry59

Seems a bit of an odd move, and can their devices change so much in just one year?

This ones totally out of Sonys hands as Netflix are only using PlayReady DRM for the UK which older devices cannot run due to limitations of processing power.
Edd Uzzell from Sony said they tried to negotiate with Netflix about back porting, but they wouldn't budge as they were getting pressure from studios to improve piracy protection.

maw1 · 29-04-2012, 16:07

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Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Yep it's because their licensing conditions with studios to get content required them to use PlayReady DRM for the UK service which older Sony Bravia devices don't have the correct specs to run it.

Thanks for the info. Amazing how quickly these devices become obsolescent - I bought my Blu-ray player only 6 months ago.

-GONZO- · 29-04-2012, 17:53

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Originally Posted by maw1

Thanks for the info. Amazing how quickly these devices become obsolescent - I bought my Blu-ray player only 6 months ago.

I know how you feel, I was in the same position when I spent a small fortune on a Samsung LED Series 7 TV back in August 2009 which had @internetTV with exciting things to come as the US models had all sorts of video streaming widgets like Blockbuster, Amazon Video, CBS

.
BBCiPlayer was on the horizon, then less than a year later they dropped the bombshell that only 2010 and beyond TVs would be supported

And now with my Sony Blu Ray player with Netflix

Well at least I can get Netflix on Wii.

pete taylor · 02-05-2012, 18:20

Am I right in thinking that Netflix is available on older Bravia's in the USA?

-GONZO- · 02-05-2012, 18:40

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Originally Posted by pete taylor

Am I right in thinking that Netflix is available on older Bravia's in the USA?

Yes you are correct as at the moment the US has 2 streams to cater for its existing customers using older devices they originally signed up with before PlayReady DRM came along.
You can get it on a UK Bravia by using unblock-us and having a US Netflix account.

LargJarse · 02-05-2012, 20:24

Just ordered a WD Live Media Streamer with Netflix app preloaded (apparently) so looking forward to having that on my home office TV! It comes wireless ready so no extra dongle to buy though I will probably stick it on the network cable for best.

My son with the PS3 is generally unhappy with the Sony services to date. He keeps moaning about it and is looking to go for the new XBox when it arrives.

L

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pete taylor · 02-05-2012, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Yes you are correct as at the moment the US has 2 streams to cater for its existing customers using older devices they originally signed up with before PlayReady DRM came along.
You can get it on a UK Bravia by using unblock-us and having a US Netflix account.

Looks like another case of the British consumer being taken to the cleaners again!

JasonWatkins · 03-05-2012, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac2708

No chance of Netflix on 210/2011 Sony devices

http://www.reghardware.com/2012/04/2...etflix_app_to/

That sucks. I've got a BDP-S370 and that would have been pretty nice to have that as well as LoveFilm and everything else.

galleonslap · 03-05-2012, 16:33

Bad news for Netflix, good news for Lovefilm. Looks like Netflix is effectively put at a major disadvantage by Sony.

MICKTHEMIKEMAN · 03-05-2012, 19:05

My old PS3 is running Netflix superbly thinking of cancelling my Love fim subsriptin

-GONZO- · 03-05-2012, 20:32

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Originally Posted by MICKTHEMIKEMAN

My old PS3 is running Netflix superbly thinking of cancelling my Love fim subsriptin

The reason it's on your PS3 is because it's a he'll of alot more powerfull that a TV or Blu Ray player.

-GONZO- · 03-05-2012, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

That sucks. I've got a BDP-S370 and that would have been pretty nice to have that as well as LoveFilm and everything else.

You still can if you don't mind using unblock-us and signing up to a US Netflix account.

onephat · 03-05-2012, 21:56

once signed up how do you add it to 2010 devices?

JasonWatkins · 03-05-2012, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

You still can if you don't mind using unblock-us and signing up to a US Netflix account.

I don't mind using unblock-us but it's a bit of a faff to keep changing the IP each time - but then i'm probably just lazy

24-04-2012, 14:42	#1
cuttysark Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 993	Netflix on Sony devices from today. Netflix, the video on demand subscription service, today launches on the Sony Entertainment Network. Sony devices, including Bravia TV, Blu-ray players as well the PS3 will all benefit from access to the service.

03-05-2012, 19:05	#21
MICKTHEMIKEMAN Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Posts: 143	I have Netflix on my 3 year old PS3 My old PS3 is running Netflix superbly thinking of cancelling my Love fim subsriptin

24-04-2012, 20:15	#2
Barry59 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 156	Quote: Originally Posted by cuttysark Netflix, the video on demand subscription service, today launches on the Sony Entertainment Network. Sony devices, including Bravia TV, Blu-ray players as well the PS3 will all benefit from access to the service. Excellent. I'm a lovefilm subscriber but Netflix seems to have a better selection and is only £1 a month dearer for streaming only. At their prices it's almost worth having both!

24-04-2012, 20:19	#3
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Just be aware that it's only available for 2012 devices.

24-04-2012, 21:34	#4
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	Why no PS Vita app yet?!

24-04-2012, 21:44	#5
Barry59 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 156	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Just be aware that it's only available for 2012 devices. Oh that is a disappointment (though perhaps a good excuse to look at a PS3 )

25-04-2012, 20:36	#6
kyresa Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 15,659	Am I imagining it... I thought that Netflix had been available on the PS3 for a while...

26-04-2012, 11:49	#7
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	I've had it on PS3 for quite a while now and the streaming is absolutely flawless.....Not a massive selection of newer films as yet but it grows daily.

27-04-2012, 16:18	#8
maw1 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 328	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Just be aware that it's only available for 2012 devices. Any idea why that is?

27-04-2012, 18:01	#9
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by maw1 Any idea why that is? Yep it's because their licensing conditions with studios to get content required them to use PlayReady DRM for the UK service which older Sony Bravia devices don't have the correct specs to run it.

28-04-2012, 14:37	#10
mac2708 Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,196	No chance of Netflix on 210/2011 Sony devices http://www.reghardware.com/2012/04/2...etflix_app_to/

29-04-2012, 13:46	#11
Barry59 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 156	Quote: Originally Posted by mac2708 No chance of Netflix on 210/2011 Sony devices http://www.reghardware.com/2012/04/2...etflix_app_to/ Seems a bit of an odd move, and can their devices change so much in just one year? Having recently bought a Sony tv and blu-ray player, I won't be changing them again for new Sony devices any time soon. I think I'll probably buy an external device if I choose to go down the Netflix route.

29-04-2012, 15:57	#12
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by Barry59 Seems a bit of an odd move, and can their devices change so much in just one year? This ones totally out of Sonys hands as Netflix are only using PlayReady DRM for the UK which older devices cannot run due to limitations of processing power. Edd Uzzell from Sony said they tried to negotiate with Netflix about back porting, but they wouldn't budge as they were getting pressure from studios to improve piracy protection.

29-04-2012, 16:07	#13
maw1 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 328	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Yep it's because their licensing conditions with studios to get content required them to use PlayReady DRM for the UK service which older Sony Bravia devices don't have the correct specs to run it. Thanks for the info. Amazing how quickly these devices become obsolescent - I bought my Blu-ray player only 6 months ago.

29-04-2012, 17:53	#14
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by maw1 Thanks for the info. Amazing how quickly these devices become obsolescent - I bought my Blu-ray player only 6 months ago. I know how you feel, I was in the same position when I spent a small fortune on a Samsung LED Series 7 TV back in August 2009 which had @internetTV with exciting things to come as the US models had all sorts of video streaming widgets like Blockbuster, Amazon Video, CBS . BBCiPlayer was on the horizon, then less than a year later they dropped the bombshell that only 2010 and beyond TVs would be supported And now with my Sony Blu Ray player with Netflix Well at least I can get Netflix on Wii.

02-05-2012, 18:20	#15
pete taylor Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Broadway Posts: 697	Am I right in thinking that Netflix is available on older Bravia's in the USA?

02-05-2012, 18:40	#16
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by pete taylor Am I right in thinking that Netflix is available on older Bravia's in the USA? Yes you are correct as at the moment the US has 2 streams to cater for its existing customers using older devices they originally signed up with before PlayReady DRM came along. You can get it on a UK Bravia by using unblock-us and having a US Netflix account.

02-05-2012, 20:24	#17
LargJarse Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Just ordered a WD Live Media Streamer with Netflix app preloaded (apparently) so looking forward to having that on my home office TV! It comes wireless ready so no extra dongle to buy though I will probably stick it on the network cable for best. My son with the PS3 is generally unhappy with the Sony services to date. He keeps moaning about it and is looking to go for the new XBox when it arrives. L L

02-05-2012, 21:43	#18
pete taylor Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Broadway Posts: 697	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Yes you are correct as at the moment the US has 2 streams to cater for its existing customers using older devices they originally signed up with before PlayReady DRM came along. You can get it on a UK Bravia by using unblock-us and having a US Netflix account. Looks like another case of the British consumer being taken to the cleaners again!

03-05-2012, 15:44	#19
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by mac2708 No chance of Netflix on 210/2011 Sony devices http://www.reghardware.com/2012/04/2...etflix_app_to/ That sucks. I've got a BDP-S370 and that would have been pretty nice to have that as well as LoveFilm and everything else.

03-05-2012, 16:33	#20
galleonslap Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Thruxton, near Andover, Hants Posts: 342	Bad news for Netflix, good news for Lovefilm. Looks like Netflix is effectively put at a major disadvantage by Sony.

03-05-2012, 20:32	#22
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by MICKTHEMIKEMAN My old PS3 is running Netflix superbly thinking of cancelling my Love fim subsriptin The reason it's on your PS3 is because it's a he'll of alot more powerfull that a TV or Blu Ray player.

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03-05-2012, 20:38	#23
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWatkins That sucks. I've got a BDP-S370 and that would have been pretty nice to have that as well as LoveFilm and everything else. You still can if you don't mind using unblock-us and signing up to a US Netflix account.

03-05-2012, 21:56	#24
onephat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 825	once signed up how do you add it to 2010 devices?

03-05-2012, 22:57	#25
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- You still can if you don't mind using unblock-us and signing up to a US Netflix account. I don't mind using unblock-us but it's a bit of a faff to keep changing the IP each time - but then i'm probably just lazy