Streaming 3D Movies? - Blu-ray Forum

nate88 · 11-10-2012, 02:59 PM

I didn't see a topic here about this so sorry if it's been discussed.

When do you all think that apps like netflix, vudu, etc...will be streaming 3D movies to rent? Unless there are ones out there I am unaware of.

I love 3D movies, but it's disappointing that most of them are 30 dollars and up and I usually only watch them once. How far away is this?

Thoughts?

keb33509 · 11-10-2012, 03:04 PM

Vudu has been streaming 3D movies for over 2 years now.

EricJ · 11-12-2012, 06:33 PM

And that's, of course, if you have a net-smart player or PS3 to watch them in the living-room on. (Don't know of any 3D mobile tablets yet, m'self.)
If you do have a PS3 in the living room, their Vudu app lets you download the complete file to watch without streaming, in near-Blu HDX quality, for about $6.99 overnight...Assuming you can find something by Sony or Disney that hasn't been embargoed as Sale-Only for $34.99

Meanwhile, if ALL YOU'RE LOOKING FOR is rental, 3D-BlurayRental.com seems to be stepping up its business--
Not only offering a selection of 2D New Releases, but they'd gotten so many customers looking for a title-by-title Netflix Lite, they're now offering a monthly Netflix-style hard-disk subscription, including the 3D titles, starting at 1-out/5-limit for $15.99/mo.
http://stores.3d-blurayrental.com/-s...Categories.bok
(Which, if you get more than three 3D rentals in one month, pays for itself. With the sudden flood of summer titles coming out in October/November, I've decided to take a couple months and catch up.)

blindside217 · 01-09-2013, 08:05 AM

Netflix just announced streaming 3D available today. For now it is only available on PS3 and select LG 3D TVs and only if you have a participating ISP. The selection I've heard is mostly documentaries at this time. They also announced improved 1080p streaming that they are calling SuperHD that also requires a participating ISP but is available on more devices. Still kinda limited but at least it's a start.

EricJ · 01-09-2013, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindside217

Netflix just announced streaming 3D available today. For now it is only available on PS3 and select LG 3D TVs and only if you have a participating ISP.

Namely, an ISP that uses Open Connect networks.
To check: https:slash-slashsignup.netflix.com/superhd (Replace blue italics with // )

Mine doesn't (Comcast).

Solo man · 01-09-2013, 06:34 PM

Now, I hope apple now jumps on the bandwagon and offer 3d streaming and HD sound formats.

Crossing fingers.

EricJ · 01-09-2013, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo man

Now, I hope apple now jumps on the bandwagon and offer 3d streaming and HD sound formats.

Crossing fingers.

Or better yet, full-download, as iTunes and Vudu offers.
3D can only come through on a 720-1080 HD stream, and if that's the stumbling block for streaming-only sites like Netflix and Amazon, and cause technical problems for folks at the other end, might be too much trouble.

AnimalChin · 01-09-2013, 10:00 PM

I had no idea netflix was doing 3d, i'll have to check my isp when I get home to see if it qualifies.

11-10-2012, 02:59 PM	#1
nate88 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2011	Streaming 3D Movies? I didn't see a topic here about this so sorry if it's been discussed. When do you all think that apps like netflix, vudu, etc...will be streaming 3D movies to rent? Unless there are ones out there I am unaware of. I love 3D movies, but it's disappointing that most of them are 30 dollars and up and I usually only watch them once. How far away is this? Thoughts?

11-12-2012, 06:33 PM	#3
EricJ Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	And that's, of course, if you have a net-smart player or PS3 to watch them in the living-room on. (Don't know of any 3D mobile tablets yet, m'self.) If you do have a PS3 in the living room, their Vudu app lets you download the complete file to watch without streaming, in near-Blu HDX quality, for about $6.99 overnight...Assuming you can find something by Sony or Disney that hasn't been embargoed as Sale-Only for $34.99 Meanwhile, if ALL YOU'RE LOOKING FOR is rental, 3D-BlurayRental.com seems to be stepping up its business-- Not only offering a selection of 2D New Releases, but they'd gotten so many customers looking for a title-by-title Netflix Lite, they're now offering a monthly Netflix-style hard-disk subscription, including the 3D titles, starting at 1-out/5-limit for $15.99/mo. http://stores.3d-blurayrental.com/-s...Categories.bok (Which, if you get more than three 3D rentals in one month, pays for itself. With the sudden flood of summer titles coming out in October/November, I've decided to take a couple months and catch up.) Last edited by EricJ; 11-12-2012 at 06:36 PM.

01-09-2013, 06:34 PM	#6
Solo man Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Toronto, Ontario Home Theater Gallery:60 Blu-ray collection:212 DVD collection:285 PS3 collection:35	Now, I hope apple now jumps on the bandwagon and offer 3d streaming and HD sound formats. Crossing fingers. Love 3D technology and am addicted to it.

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11-10-2012, 03:04 PM	#2
keb33509 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:362	Vudu has been streaming 3D movies for over 2 years now.

01-09-2013, 08:05 AM	#4
blindside217 Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Elk Grove, CA Blu-ray collection:563	Netflix just announced streaming 3D available today. For now it is only available on PS3 and select LG 3D TVs and only if you have a participating ISP. The selection I've heard is mostly documentaries at this time. They also announced improved 1080p streaming that they are calling SuperHD that also requires a participating ISP but is available on more devices. Still kinda limited but at least it's a start.

01-09-2013, 10:00 PM	#8
AnimalChin Senior Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:206 Trading Score:52	I had no idea netflix was doing 3d, i'll have to check my isp when I get home to see if it qualifies.