how do I get HD streaming using Netflix disc on PS3? - Blu-ray Forum

quitemouse · 11-25-2009, 04:09 AM

I have the old fat 80GB PS3. My internet connection is
15mbps cable modem, which connects to my router and
than to the PS3 via wired ethernet port. Using Speakeasy
speed test, I verified that my PS3 is getting 15mbps speed.
The PS3 is connected via HDMI to my LCD TV.

When the Netflix streaming disc arrived, I was hoping to
finally see HD streaming. However, I haven't been able
to figure it out yet. When I choose a movie that has the
HD logo, it doesn't play in HD. The PS3 swtiches to 480p
resolution(as shown by my TV's own on-screen info, which
shows incoming signal as 720x480). When I stop playing
Netflix streaming, the PS3 reverts back to a 1920x1080
signal to the TV.

Can someone please help me figure this out? Thanks!

tbizzle · 11-25-2009, 04:14 AM

Here's the link for the HD stuff. Don't know why it's not working. Make sure no one's on the internet when you're trying to watch it

http://www.netflix.com/WiHD?lnkctr=hdgenre

steve_dave · 11-25-2009, 06:02 AM

The Netflix servers determine if you will get the HD stream or the SD stream.

You need at least an 8mb or higher internet connection to get the 720p HD stream from Netflix. Even then, you can have that 15mb connection BUT if the Netflix server determines its too slow then you get the SD stream.

11-25-2009, 04:09 AM	#1
quitemouse Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:7	how do I get HD streaming using Netflix disc on PS3? I have the old fat 80GB PS3. My internet connection is 15mbps cable modem, which connects to my router and than to the PS3 via wired ethernet port. Using Speakeasy speed test, I verified that my PS3 is getting 15mbps speed. The PS3 is connected via HDMI to my LCD TV. When the Netflix streaming disc arrived, I was hoping to finally see HD streaming. However, I haven't been able to figure it out yet. When I choose a movie that has the HD logo, it doesn't play in HD. The PS3 swtiches to 480p resolution(as shown by my TV's own on-screen info, which shows incoming signal as 720x480). When I stop playing Netflix streaming, the PS3 reverts back to a 1920x1080 signal to the TV. Can someone please help me figure this out? Thanks!

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11-25-2009, 04:14 AM	#2
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	Here's the link for the HD stuff. Don't know why it's not working. Make sure no one's on the internet when you're trying to watch it http://www.netflix.com/WiHD?lnkctr=hdgenre

11-25-2009, 06:02 AM	#3
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	The Netflix servers determine if you will get the HD stream or the SD stream. You need at least an 8mb or higher internet connection to get the 720p HD stream from Netflix. Even then, you can have that 15mb connection BUT if the Netflix server determines its too slow then you get the SD stream.

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