Sony fires back against Microsoft!!! - Blu-ray Forum

redlikefire02 · 11-20-2008, 03:48 PM

http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...from_xbox_360/

"November 19, 2008 | by Rachel Cericola

Do not adjust that dial or set-top box. You can also stop banging the remote against your coffee table and/or head. There is nothing wrong with your Xbox 360 setup.

Apparently, Sony doesn’t want to play nice with Xbox’s newfound abilities to stream Netflix. MTV Multiplayer says they have pulled all Sony content from the service’s lineup.

The company still allows PC, Mac and any other Netflix-enabled device to receive such gems as “Zombie Strippers” and “Anaconda 3: Offspring.” No really, Sony is the keeper of a lot of our favorites, including all of the “Spider-Man” movies, “Casino Royale” and “Superbad.” Xbox 360 users would probably never know that—or maybe they would, since the titles are missing.

Netflix wouldn’t comment, which is understandable. After all, they want to keep that content available to its other subscribers. However, they are hoping that Sony’s content will be licensed to Xbox users soon. Good luck with that."

i say good for sony even though i have a 360. im sick and tired of microsofts crap. HD DVD scandal. trying to suck consumers dry. sony did what MS had coming to them for a longggg time. trying to kill our beloved blu-ray with this streaming from xbox 360 which wont matter anyways bc the quality and sound cant match blu.

blu lives on

guitarwhiz906 · 11-20-2008, 03:52 PM

I agree with Sony's decision

RIPSeanTaylor21 · 11-20-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by redlikefire02

http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...from_xbox_360/

"November 19, 2008 | by Rachel Cericola

Do not adjust that dial or set-top box. You can also stop banging the remote against your coffee table and/or head. There is nothing wrong with your Xbox 360 setup.

Apparently, Sony doesn’t want to play nice with Xbox’s newfound abilities to stream Netflix. MTV Multiplayer says they have pulled all Sony content from the service’s lineup.

The company still allows PC, Mac and any other Netflix-enabled device to receive such gems as “Zombie Strippers” and “Anaconda 3: Offspring.” No really, Sony is the keeper of a lot of our favorites, including all of the “Spider-Man” movies, “Casino Royale” and “Superbad.” Xbox 360 users would probably never know that—or maybe they would, since the titles are missing.

Netflix wouldn’t comment, which is understandable. After all, they want to keep that content available to its other subscribers. However, they are hoping that Sony’s content will be licensed to Xbox users soon. Good luck with that."

i say good for sony even though i have a 360. im sick and tired of microsofts crap. HD DVD scandal. trying to suck consumers dry. sony did what MS had coming to them for a longggg time. trying to kill our beloved blu-ray with this streaming from xbox 360 which wont matter anyways bc the quality and sound cant match blu.

blu lives on

TO BE HONEST im AN XBOX USER, ALONG WITH PLENTY OTHERS IN THIS FORUM...WHO REALLY DONT CARE FOR THIS....SO WHAT???? I STILL GET MY MOVIES WHETHER BLU RAYS or DVDs at the cheapest price available. dont bother me

Marine Mike · 11-20-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPSeanTaylor21

TO BE HONEST im AN XBOX USER, ALONG WITH PLENTY OTHERS IN THIS FORUM...WHO REALLY DONT CARE FOR THIS....SO WHAT???? I STILL GET MY MOVIES WHETHER BLU RAYS or DVDs at the cheapest price available. dont bother me

PA_Kid · 11-20-2008, 04:00 PM

Heh, go Sony - thought this had happened based on a NXE review I saw.

Makes perfect sense - if Netflix wants to stream with the PS3 too I'm sure that they would be more than willing to turn it back on - but you just don't cut an exclusive deal like that with Sony's big game system competitor and expect that you're not going to have to pay the piper huh?

Semp1 · 11-20-2008, 04:37 PM

Netflix also streams ok the samsung bdp2500/2550 and new LG player so in a way they do support Sony's cause which is why you might see Sony titles up there eventually just for the simple fact that other thing use this feature...

Marine Mike · 11-20-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Semp1

Netflix also streams ok the samsung bdp2500/2550 and new LG player so in a way they do support Sony's cause which is why you might see Sony titles up there eventually just for the simple fact that other thing use this feature...

I don't believe that the X-Box Netflix service is the same as those players. Therefore they can limit the X-Box one and not the others. Please correct me if I'm wrong as I do not own one of those players to verify.

BluRay2344 · 11-20-2008, 05:42 PM

i agree with sony too, why should netflix join with microsoft and offer sony titles!

Sean4000 · 11-20-2008, 05:45 PM

Damn nice to see return fight! Target those bastards and FIRE!

Jack Torrance · 11-20-2008, 05:48 PM

Anything that makes M$ business life more difficult is fine by me.

Honestly, why does Sony have to aid their direct competitor if they don't want to?

Heart_Collector · 11-20-2008, 05:52 PM

Fine by me.

ScarredLungs · 11-20-2008, 05:56 PM

I have no complaints!

andyman1970 · 11-20-2008, 06:06 PM

Maybe other movie companies will join Sony on this. MS should have backed Blu-ray from the beginning instead of putting it down at every opportunity. I used to have a 360 and tried streaming a few so-called HD movies through X-BOX Live and it just didn't compare in quality, not to mention the buffering issue while you're trying to watch something.

scweb13 · 11-20-2008, 06:37 PM

So whats the problem?? Nothing other than some licensing issues.

Sony Pictures: Netflix issues 'not specific to Xbox'

Quote:

That's right, Xbox 360 owners. Speaking to MTV Multiplayer, Sony Pictures has insisted that its collection of films hasn't been yanked from the Netflix streaming list just to spite you and your whirring, off-white system. "This issue is not specific to Xbox or any other individual platform," said a Sony Pictures spokesperson. As reflected in Netflix's comments on the sans-Sony situation, it's all just a matter of licensing. "Sony Pictures is currently in discussions with the relevant parties to resolve certain licensing matters related to the distribution of its motion pictures. Given the ongoing nature of these discussions, we don't think it is appropriate to comment further at this time."

Sorry, conspiracy theorists. It seems a big film company actually does want you to watch its wares, regardless of your platform of choice. Well, as long as it's not a telephone. Get real!

DavePS3 · 11-20-2008, 07:11 PM

I liked my old Xbox... 5.1 surround sound off the games, 1080i as opposed to the PS2 but Microsoft can kiss my big white greasy arse. They drop support of items, programs and concepts at the drop of a hat. I know damn well that anything I buy with their name on it isn't going to last long enough for them to work all the bugs out and then it's off to a new bug-riddled idea. They're the clowns of the industry, man!!!

Jack Torrance · 11-20-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scweb13

So whats the problem?? Nothing other than some licensing issues.

Sony Pictures: Netflix issues 'not specific to Xbox'

Damn. I was hoping it was for spite and that Sony was showing some balls against M$. If the shoe was on the other foot, you can bet M$ would have been acting like a right sh** in this situation (ala' HD-DVD).

Uniquely · 11-20-2008, 07:17 PM

There is already a more appropriately placed post about this in "Off topic discussion."

In lieu of repeating myself; I'll just copy and paste.

You know what? All's fair in love and war. I don't really care. I have a PS3 to watch blu-rays on. I have a couple of 360's to play games on, use as a Tivo, stream Netflix etc.

Each company will use whatever strategies they feel will help them garner the largest market share this gen, and more power to them both. They both will need as much help as they can get to have any hope of getting anywhere near the Wii.

Only the most pitiful fanbois feel any kind of emotional investment in this situation or take glee from 360 owners not getting to stream Sony movies. You know...... the kind of fanboi that refuses to own any system other than the object of their desires. In the end, they are the ones missing out on the best of both worlds, so let them have this moment of pleasure; because really..... if you are lame enough to be taking pleasure from (or suffering from great disdain for that matter) this situation...... your odds of getting pleasure elsewhere are practically nill.

saprano · 11-20-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scweb13

So whats the problem?? Nothing other than some licensing issues.

Sony Pictures: Netflix issues 'not specific to Xbox'

Yeah right there just saying that.

tron3 · 11-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Ever see bullets shoot a tank? Aside from some cosmetic damage, they do nothing. If Microsoft wants to start taking serious jabs back at Sony, they need to produce a blu-ray adaptor for the X-box 360.

Uniquely · 11-20-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

Ever see bullets shoot a tank? Aside from some cosmetic damage, they do nothing. If Microsoft wants to start taking serious jabs back at Sony, they need to produce a blu-ray adaptor for the X-box 360.

Or refuse to license windows for Sony PC's.

11-20-2008, 03:48 PM	#1
redlikefire02 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:6	Sony fires back against Microsoft!!! http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...from_xbox_360/ "November 19, 2008 \| by Rachel Cericola Do not adjust that dial or set-top box. You can also stop banging the remote against your coffee table and/or head. There is nothing wrong with your Xbox 360 setup. Apparently, Sony doesn’t want to play nice with Xbox’s newfound abilities to stream Netflix. MTV Multiplayer says they have pulled all Sony content from the service’s lineup. The company still allows PC, Mac and any other Netflix-enabled device to receive such gems as “Zombie Strippers” and “Anaconda 3: Offspring.” No really, Sony is the keeper of a lot of our favorites, including all of the “Spider-Man” movies, “Casino Royale” and “Superbad.” Xbox 360 users would probably never know that—or maybe they would, since the titles are missing. Netflix wouldn’t comment, which is understandable. After all, they want to keep that content available to its other subscribers. However, they are hoping that Sony’s content will be licensed to Xbox users soon. Good luck with that." i say good for sony even though i have a 360. im sick and tired of microsofts crap. HD DVD scandal. trying to suck consumers dry. sony did what MS had coming to them for a longggg time. trying to kill our beloved blu-ray with this streaming from xbox 360 which wont matter anyways bc the quality and sound cant match blu. blu lives on

11-20-2008, 05:45 PM	#9
Sean4000 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Metairie, Louisiana Blu-ray collection:79 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:8	Sony's kicking butt! Damn nice to see return fight! Target those bastards and FIRE! Last edited by Sean4000; 11-20-2008 at 06:20 PM.

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11-20-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
guitarwhiz906 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:225	I agree with Sony's decision

11-20-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
PA_Kid Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX	Heh, go Sony - thought this had happened based on a NXE review I saw. Makes perfect sense - if Netflix wants to stream with the PS3 too I'm sure that they would be more than willing to turn it back on - but you just don't cut an exclusive deal like that with Sony's big game system competitor and expect that you're not going to have to pay the piper huh?

11-20-2008, 04:37 PM	#6
Semp1 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007	Netflix also streams ok the samsung bdp2500/2550 and new LG player so in a way they do support Sony's cause which is why you might see Sony titles up there eventually just for the simple fact that other thing use this feature...

11-20-2008, 05:42 PM	#8
BluRay2344 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2006 Location:West Hartford, CT 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:398 DVD collection:33 Blu-ray reviews:9	i agree with sony too, why should netflix join with microsoft and offer sony titles!

11-20-2008, 05:48 PM	#10
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	Anything that makes M$ business life more difficult is fine by me. Honestly, why does Sony have to aid their direct competitor if they don't want to?

11-20-2008, 05:52 PM	#11
Heart_Collector Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Texas	Fine by me.

11-20-2008, 05:56 PM	#12
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:1412 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	I have no complaints!

11-20-2008, 06:06 PM	#13
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:355 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	Maybe other movie companies will join Sony on this. MS should have backed Blu-ray from the beginning instead of putting it down at every opportunity. I used to have a 360 and tried streaming a few so-called HD movies through X-BOX Live and it just didn't compare in quality, not to mention the buffering issue while you're trying to watch something.

11-20-2008, 07:11 PM	#15
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:55 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I liked my old Xbox... 5.1 surround sound off the games, 1080i as opposed to the PS2 but Microsoft can kiss my big white greasy arse. They drop support of items, programs and concepts at the drop of a hat. I know damn well that anything I buy with their name on it isn't going to last long enough for them to work all the bugs out and then it's off to a new bug-riddled idea. They're the clowns of the industry, man!!!

11-20-2008, 07:17 PM	#17
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	There is already a more appropriately placed post about this in "Off topic discussion." In lieu of repeating myself; I'll just copy and paste. You know what? All's fair in love and war. I don't really care. I have a PS3 to watch blu-rays on. I have a couple of 360's to play games on, use as a Tivo, stream Netflix etc. Each company will use whatever strategies they feel will help them garner the largest market share this gen, and more power to them both. They both will need as much help as they can get to have any hope of getting anywhere near the Wii. Only the most pitiful fanbois feel any kind of emotional investment in this situation or take glee from 360 owners not getting to stream Sony movies. You know...... the kind of fanboi that refuses to own any system other than the object of their desires. In the end, they are the ones missing out on the best of both worlds, so let them have this moment of pleasure; because really..... if you are lame enough to be taking pleasure from (or suffering from great disdain for that matter) this situation...... your odds of getting pleasure elsewhere are practically nill.

11-20-2008, 07:33 PM	#19
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Ever see bullets shoot a tank? Aside from some cosmetic damage, they do nothing. If Microsoft wants to start taking serious jabs back at Sony, they need to produce a blu-ray adaptor for the X-box 360.

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