Netflix vs. Blockbuster Total Access - Blu-ray Forum

The Big Blue · 05-03-2007, 05:29 PM

Never used NF so not sure how they compare but for someone who has a PS3 Blockbuster is great. For ~$8/month I can get 6 Blu-ray movies and 1 video game.

GooMan · 05-03-2007, 05:36 PM

Unless you are near a Blockbuster I think Netflix is better. I have both and think that the Netflix website is much easier to use and they seem to have better stock on Blu-Ray. I am in Dallas and both services have the same turnaround (it is the same whether I mail it in or return it to the store).

What I like about netflix is when you select a movie, it will automatically place the blu-ray version (if it is available) in your queue. And when you are viewing your queue it is easy to see if a title is available in blu-ray or just DVD and to change between the formats.

nobody · 05-03-2007, 05:40 PM

With Netflix, it only takes one day(to or from netflix) in the mail. When I was with Blockbuster, it used to take 2-3 days to or from blockbuster.

GooMan · 05-03-2007, 05:50 PM

The length of time all depends on where the respective shipping center is. One way to find out the shipping times for your area is to ask neighbors, you can probably also call the companies and find out where the nearest shipping center is.

In Dallas if I drop the movie in the mail monday, both blockbuster and netflix get it tuesday the next movie ships tuesday/wednesday and arrives wednesday/thursday.

Longshot · 05-03-2007, 06:19 PM

I use Blockbuster as one of the stores in my area has BD rentals. I expect more ana more BB's to start stocking Bd's. I also get two free additional rentals each month.

The Shrike · 05-03-2007, 06:22 PM

I love Netflix and have never used Blockbuster. With Netflix I get my movies with one day turnaround here in Los Angeles, BDs and all. My understanding is that Blockbuster performs reasonably similar. I actually avoid Blockbuster based on general principle and serious distrust of the company. I have a hard time forgetting how they used to not carry NC17, unrated, or letterboxed videos. Bastards. I worry they would just decide a movie I want to see is immoral or offensive to Christ, and not carry it. They used to do that all the time when they were brick and mortar. Back when they were IT, they behaved in typical monopoly fashion, and did whatever they wanted, and you were stuck with it. I've never had a problem with Netflix, ever, I can tell you that much. Neither rent porn, however. Take that into consideration.

monkeytap · 05-03-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Blue

Never used NF so not sure how they compare but for someone who has a PS3 Blockbuster is great. For ~$8/month I can get 6 Blu-ray movies and 1 video game.

how does this work out for ~$8 a month? in store returns? i have gamenflix now and im paying nearly 20 a month for 2 games at a time, plus netflix. please explain.

wolfNaz · 05-03-2007, 06:37 PM

Blockbuster provides a "coupon" every month you can use either for a free movie or game rental in the store. The instore rentals are subject to normal rental policy so they can't be out indefinately and can incur late fees...

I tried it, and for me the extra game rental just didn't outweigh the better selection and service I get from Netflix for movies. I typically buy my games instead of rent too and wouldn't get enough use out of a service like GameFly either.

Paladin · 05-04-2007, 08:13 PM

I like Blockbuster as I can take the movie back to the store, get another one rented, and they count the movie as returned and ship me the next one. Another bonus is the e-coupon that I can get a free game rental with.

Paladin

Forresttheman · 05-04-2007, 09:06 PM

I really love netflix the service is incredible. Right now i am getting all my blu-rays from there with ease. you should try it

The Big Blue · 05-04-2007, 09:21 PM

Already explained but...

$7.99 plan ($8.something w/tax) - 3/month, 1 at a time
return to the store = 3 more movie rentals
1 e-coupon/month which can be used for game or movie

airvick · 05-04-2007, 09:39 PM

I went to one of my local blockbusters and asked them about the free movie/game cupon and he told me that the cupon dosent work with ps3 games. is this true or does that guy just not know what the hell hes talkin about?

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05-03-2007, 05:40 PM	#3
nobody Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	With Netflix, it only takes one day(to or from netflix) in the mail. When I was with Blockbuster, it used to take 2-3 days to or from blockbuster. Last edited by nobody; 05-03-2007 at 05:42 PM.

05-03-2007, 06:22 PM	#6
The Shrike Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:395 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:31	I love Netflix and have never used Blockbuster. With Netflix I get my movies with one day turnaround here in Los Angeles, BDs and all. My understanding is that Blockbuster performs reasonably similar. I actually avoid Blockbuster based on general principle and serious distrust of the company. I have a hard time forgetting how they used to not carry NC17, unrated, or letterboxed videos. Bastards. I worry they would just decide a movie I want to see is immoral or offensive to Christ, and not carry it. They used to do that all the time when they were brick and mortar. Back when they were IT, they behaved in typical monopoly fashion, and did whatever they wanted, and you were stuck with it. I've never had a problem with Netflix, ever, I can tell you that much. Neither rent porn, however. Take that into consideration. Last edited by The Shrike; 05-03-2007 at 06:27 PM.

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05-03-2007, 05:29 PM	#1
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Never used NF so not sure how they compare but for someone who has a PS3 Blockbuster is great. For ~$8/month I can get 6 Blu-ray movies and 1 video game.

05-03-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
GooMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:390	Unless you are near a Blockbuster I think Netflix is better. I have both and think that the Netflix website is much easier to use and they seem to have better stock on Blu-Ray. I am in Dallas and both services have the same turnaround (it is the same whether I mail it in or return it to the store). What I like about netflix is when you select a movie, it will automatically place the blu-ray version (if it is available) in your queue. And when you are viewing your queue it is easy to see if a title is available in blu-ray or just DVD and to change between the formats.

05-03-2007, 05:50 PM	#4
GooMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:390	The length of time all depends on where the respective shipping center is. One way to find out the shipping times for your area is to ask neighbors, you can probably also call the companies and find out where the nearest shipping center is. In Dallas if I drop the movie in the mail monday, both blockbuster and netflix get it tuesday the next movie ships tuesday/wednesday and arrives wednesday/thursday.

05-03-2007, 06:19 PM	#5
Longshot Senior Member Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2	I use Blockbuster as one of the stores in my area has BD rentals. I expect more ana more BB's to start stocking Bd's. I also get two free additional rentals each month.

05-03-2007, 06:37 PM	#8
wolfNaz Member Member since:Apr 2007	Blockbuster provides a "coupon" every month you can use either for a free movie or game rental in the store. The instore rentals are subject to normal rental policy so they can't be out indefinately and can incur late fees... I tried it, and for me the extra game rental just didn't outweigh the better selection and service I get from Netflix for movies. I typically buy my games instead of rent too and wouldn't get enough use out of a service like GameFly either.

05-04-2007, 08:13 PM	#9
Paladin Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray collection:11	I like Blockbuster as I can take the movie back to the store, get another one rented, and they count the movie as returned and ship me the next one. Another bonus is the e-coupon that I can get a free game rental with. Paladin

05-04-2007, 09:06 PM	#10
Forresttheman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Seattle, Washington Blu-ray reviews:2	I really love netflix the service is incredible. Right now i am getting all my blu-rays from there with ease. you should try it

05-04-2007, 09:21 PM	#11
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Already explained but... $7.99 plan ($8.something w/tax) - 3/month, 1 at a time return to the store = 3 more movie rentals 1 e-coupon/month which can be used for game or movie

05-04-2007, 09:39 PM	#12
airvick Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Lubbock, TX	I went to one of my local blockbusters and asked them about the free movie/game cupon and he told me that the cupon dosent work with ps3 games. is this true or does that guy just not know what the hell hes talkin about?

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