Netflix Backtracks on Qwikster...No Word on Video Game Rental - Blu-ray Forum

Monkey · 09-19-2011, 05:52 PM

All depends on the price for me. Gamefly is way too expensive for my gaming habits.

What I wish Netflix did is keep one site and just add video games to it. I don't want more websites I want less but with more content. Instead they are breaking up the services, this is a step backwards. Give me streaming, blu-ray's and video games at a fair price and I'll be happy as can be.

Omegaice · 09-19-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkey

All depends on the price for me. Gamefly is way too expensive for my gaming habits.

What I wish Netflix did is keep one site and just add video games to it. I don't want more websites I want less but with more content. Instead they are breaking up the services, this is a step backwards. Give me streaming, blu-ray's and video games at a fair price and I'll be happy as can be.

I agree with you in regards to the cost of GameFly. I've been with Netflix for 4 years now & I can honestly say that I might leave. I used to believe that this company was good to go. I could stream media from my computer, PS3 & now Blu-ray & TV, and still receive a Blu-ray disc for $13 a month. But when the new pricing changes went to effect on September 1st, my same plan shot up to $20 a month!

No thanks! I opted for the streaming only option for $8 a month. But the streaming selection is still no where as extensive as Amazon, Hulu or Vudu. I know I sound like I'm crying but damn give us a break!! Really, Qwikster??? Really??

Monkey · 09-19-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by omegaice

I agree with you in regards to the cost of GameFly. I've been with Netflix for 4 years now & I can honestly say that I might leave. I used to believe that this company was good to go. I could stream media from my computer, PS3 & now Blu-ray & TV, and still receive a Blu-ray disc for $13 a month. But when the new pricing changes went to effect on September 1st, my same plan shot up to $20 a month!

No thanks! I opted for the streaming only option for $8 a month. But the streaming selection is still no where as extensive as Amazon, Hulu or Vudu. I know I sound like I'm crying but damn give us a break!! Really, Qwikster??? Really??

I might have to give one of those a try. If Hulu+ has good streaming at a reasonable price maybe that is where I'll go. Or Vudu. Basically something my PS3 can do.

Frankly I don't use my comcast for TV at all, my kids simply watch Netflix videos and that is it.

No Starz would also be a huge loss for an already anemic selection on Netflix for what I want to watch (not my kids).

tarvis · 09-19-2011, 05:59 PM

I was and am more than happy to pay more per month for Netflix. Assuming the increase turns into a wage increase for the people stuffing the dvds into the envelopes. Because that is a terrible job. Possibly wishful thinking.

Omegaice · 09-19-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tarvis

I was and am more than happy to pay more per month for Netflix. Assuming the increase turns into a wage increase for the people stuffing the dvds into the envelopes. Because that is a terrible job. Possibly wishful thinking.

You have a good heart but we all know that the price increase is only going to straight to the pockets of the higher management but maybe...

Dutch Loven · 09-19-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkey

What I wish Netflix did is keep one site and just add video games to it. I don't want more websites I want less but with more content. Instead they are breaking up the services, this is a step backwards.

couldn't agree more. i don't really see why these services can't be housed under 1 site. oh well, i'll make due but it just seems slightly inconvenient.

Omegaice · 09-19-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch Loven

couldn't agree more. i don't really see why these services can't be housed under 1 site. oh well, i'll make due but it just seems slightly inconvenient.

You would think with today's networking capabilities & technology that they could pull this off & keep all traffic on one site. Maybe they just can't commit logistically to it?

Rike255 · 09-19-2011, 06:23 PM

My guess is it has to do with making people pay for two distinct services instead of paying twice for one quasi service. It's probably an image thing.

In the end I'm glad I left Netflix, we don't even get DVD rentals here. Canadian stream selection is absolute junk too.

Omegaice · 09-19-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rike255

My guess is it has to do with making people pay for two distinct services instead of paying twice for one quasi service. It's probably an image thing.

In the end I'm glad I left Netflix, we don't even get DVD rentals here. Canadian stream selection is absolute junk too.

Boo...Sorry Bro.

Rike255 · 09-19-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by omegaice

Boo...Sorry Bro.

Ya and with Blockbusters closing all around us there is basically no good rental service available anymore (Rogers are few and far between).

Septimus Prime · 09-19-2011, 06:47 PM

I was actually just considering cancelling my cable and going with Netflix, but now I think I'm just going to cancel my cable and go with nothing.

The best part of this news is reading all the comments from people all over the Internet. Everyone is pissed, and it's hilarious!

jsteinhauer · 09-19-2011, 06:34 PM

I was a seven year subscriber and just recently cancelled, and one time I was up to eight at a time. I cut back to one at a time, sans Blu-ray, when they started charging me extra for the privilege of renting Blu-ray, whether I actually rented them or not. I mostly watched indies on DVD that never made Blu-ray, or oldies. They have since then been removing the less popular titles from their catalog and not replacing them with DVD's. The quality of their streaming content is very poor for me. I have only DSL and no other options where I live. I don't know how it is, if you have really fast internet access. Additionally, many of their streaming catalog titles still only stream in 4:3, and they don't have subtitles (an option my wife likes to use). Netflix no longer provides a quality service at a price that I find satisfactory.

My opinion of Netflix is NOT that they have been trying to respond to the market or fulfill needs of their customers (at least those like me), rather they seem to be trying to force the market in the direction they want to see it go. In essence, they have been moving to abandon their original customer base in favor of those who would rather use streaming content. If you are pleased with what they offer and are satisfied with the price, I'm sure you feel otherwise, and that's fine with me. Admittedly, most consumers are unfortunately less interested in the video and audio quality of the movies they watch than I.

09-19-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	All depends on the price for me. Gamefly is way too expensive for my gaming habits. What I wish Netflix did is keep one site and just add video games to it. I don't want more websites I want less but with more content. Instead they are breaking up the services, this is a step backwards. Give me streaming, blu-ray's and video games at a fair price and I'll be happy as can be.

09-19-2011, 05:59 PM	#4
tarvis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:74	I was and am more than happy to pay more per month for Netflix. Assuming the increase turns into a wage increase for the people stuffing the dvds into the envelopes. Because that is a terrible job. Possibly wishful thinking.

09-19-2011, 06:23 PM	#8
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	My guess is it has to do with making people pay for two distinct services instead of paying twice for one quasi service. It's probably an image thing. In the end I'm glad I left Netflix, we don't even get DVD rentals here. Canadian stream selection is absolute junk too.

09-19-2011, 06:47 PM	#11
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	I was actually just considering cancelling my cable and going with Netflix, but now I think I'm just going to cancel my cable and go with nothing. The best part of this news is reading all the comments from people all over the Internet. Everyone is pissed, and it's hilarious!

09-19-2011, 06:34 PM	#12
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	I was a seven year subscriber and just recently cancelled, and one time I was up to eight at a time. I cut back to one at a time, sans Blu-ray, when they started charging me extra for the privilege of renting Blu-ray, whether I actually rented them or not. I mostly watched indies on DVD that never made Blu-ray, or oldies. They have since then been removing the less popular titles from their catalog and not replacing them with DVD's. The quality of their streaming content is very poor for me. I have only DSL and no other options where I live. I don't know how it is, if you have really fast internet access. Additionally, many of their streaming catalog titles still only stream in 4:3, and they don't have subtitles (an option my wife likes to use). Netflix no longer provides a quality service at a price that I find satisfactory. My opinion of Netflix is NOT that they have been trying to respond to the market or fulfill needs of their customers (at least those like me), rather they seem to be trying to force the market in the direction they want to see it go. In essence, they have been moving to abandon their original customer base in favor of those who would rather use streaming content. If you are pleased with what they offer and are satisfied with the price, I'm sure you feel otherwise, and that's fine with me. Admittedly, most consumers are unfortunately less interested in the video and audio quality of the movies they watch than I.

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