Blockbuster OnDemand coming to PS3?

[Porfie]

I think this would be great!

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/12/01...y-players-too/

Blockbuster OnDemand coming to Blu-ray players (PS3?), too

Blockbuster went official with plans for a set-top streaming box last week and now the company CEO is stating that the same capability will soon be available in Blu-ray players as well. Allegedly this option will be available in the first quarter of 2009 but what player is going to have the option? The Playstation 3 perhaps?

Chances are the official announcement will come at CES ‘09 and will include Sony. Take a look at the whole situation and it only makes sense. Sony and Blockbuster have a history together with the rental company pushing Blu-ray forward before the format war was done. Plus, the PS3 needs something to compete with the Xbox 360’s Netflix streaming.

The CEO did state that game consoles are in the plans and with the Netflix currently on the Xbox 360, that leaves the PS3.

Randy Hargrove, Blockbuster corporate PR: That’s not to say that this set-top box will be our only entry, right Jim?

Keyes: Right, we will have other offerings expanded from this capability. We’ll be able to put the same capability into a Blu-ray player. We’ll go into DVRs (digital video recorders), game consoles, etc., just as others are doing to make the same capability available through other devices.

Netflix has LG, Samsung, TiVo, and Microsoft all pimping its service and so Blockbuster needs Sony as much as Sony needs Blockbuster. (follow me?) Blockbuster needs an established presence within the consumer market to have instant penetration which the PS3 could provide via a firmware update. Plus, Sony could use the much needed content to compete with the Xbox 360 in the home media category.

So to all the nay-sayers stating that Blockbuster got into the game too later, sit down and watch this unfold; it might be a great show.

[Marine Mike]

If they do streaming to the PS3, I'll be dropping Netflix like its hot.

[Deadset]

Great news if the PS3 will get streaming video. As a consumer, I want choices.

[Lsalas76]

that would be great if ps3 and blockbuster collaborated with each other. Ps3 will sell more and blockbuster will give netflix better competition. And if Blockbuster can provide an extensive movie catalog with new releases through streaming on the ps3 it will sure beat out netflix and the 360.

I believe netflix on the 360 only has about a 150,000 movies but no current releases, could be wrong. I have a 360 but opted not to get the netflix option yet because of lack of movies and new releases.

[xtop]

repost.

and max was making it sound like sony would get netflix streaming, so i see this news as double good for the ps3

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by lsalas76

I believe netflix on the 360 only has about a 150,000 movies but no current releases, could be wrong. I have a 360 but opted not to get the netflix option yet because of lack of movies and new releases.

Yeah, we were looking for more choices, they have loads of older movies we've already seen. I welcome some healthy competition. Bring it on the PS3!

[Mr. J]

Wow this is amazing! Bring it on!

[supersix4]

awsome my mom has netflix and I use her account on my 360 and we have blockbuster!! the netflix is great and if blockbuster does it right theirs could be aswell!

Originally Posted by lsalas76

I believe netflix on the 360 only has about a 150,000 movies but no current releases, could be wrong. I have a 360 but opted not to get the netflix option yet because of lack of movies and new releases.

I dont think they put movies up like right away but they do have tons of seasons, movies exc. it takes about 6 seconds to load and start playing on mine

[Teabaggins]

how is the quality?

[Septimus Prime]

I'd still rather just have the disc.

[X400]

doesnt the ps3 have its own video rental service in the states? (still mad as heck its not here)

why would there be a need for netflix or blockbuster?

[saprano]

Streaming.