I just finished making this video, but it compares the time it takes from starting up the system to being able to view playback of a movie. For the PS3 running off of a disc and then streaming the video, the time lapse is really close, at least within 1 second. Even the selection of the video to actual playback is close, with the 360 having a slight 3 second edge.

Both streams are the HD stream of the cult comedy classic The Big Lebowski. They may be different scenes, but that's not really going to affect streaming time all that much. The only differences between the two is that the 360's is currently integrated into the Dashboard of the 360 and also has a party mode.

XMB integration will be coming next year, so that could shave a few seconds there. As far as the Party view goes, almost sounds like this Sony patent is rather comparable.

One thing, as mentioned in the video, the PS3 has a huge one up on is being able to go onto the PS3's browser and search by title to add to both the DVD queue and the Watch Instantly queue, so being able to manage both queues would be made easier from the comfort of your living room there.

Apart from that, both are, indeed, pretty much the same in terms of browsing the lists of movies, rating them and watching them. Of course, the only real difference is just the layout. The 360s service uses the same setup as the Dashboard and the PS3's is more proprietary to Netflix. When XMB integration hits next year, I'm sure that would be more proprietary as well, and will probably be its own program like Home or Living with PlayStation.

Now the question is, if you use the 360 solely for Netflix play, is the party mode really worth the extra $4 or so a month?

EDIT:
Just a little tidbit, there is a difference, as pointed out in a comment on the video, there is a 20 second differecne between booting the app and video playback on both consoles, with that going to the 360 clocking in around 1:04 and the PS3 at around 1:24. This is mostly due to disc load time, but it makes up for the 360's slow booting. I also timed the time it took from pressing the play button and video playback and both took almost exactly 0:35 a piece.

You guys decide. Should microsoft reevaluate their charging policy for netflix?

I thought Netflix was going to be included with the price of XBL. I don't use it and since I have on demand cable and blockbuster a few blocks away I don't need it.

Would have been a nice perk if it was free for Gold members.

numonex wrote:I am not following what the big deal is. 1 console starts the video .008 cunt hairs faster.

I think Sony fans should enjoy Netflix streaming because its cool.

The big deal is the fact that you have to be a Gold Member to use Netflix on Xbox 360... If I was to use a PC, PS3, or another Netflix streaming device (Best Buy was selling a Blu-ray player with Netflix streaming for $99 a few weeks ago)... than the only thing you have to pay for is the $8 Netflix fee.

TheManGone wrote:

I just finished making this video, but it compares the time it takes from starting up the system to being able to view playback of a movie. For the PS3 running off of a disc and then streaming the video, the time lapse is really close, at least within 1 second. Even the selection of the video to actual playback is close, with the 360 having a slight 3 second edge.
Both streams are the HD stream of the cult comedy classic The Big Lebowski. They may be different scenes, but that's not really going to affect streaming time all that much. The only differences between the two is that the 360's is currently integrated into the Dashboard of the 360 and also has a party mode.

XMB integration will be coming next year, so that could shave a few seconds there. As far as the Party view goes, almost sounds like this Sony patent is rather comparable.

One thing, as mentioned in the video, the PS3 has a huge one up on is being able to go onto the PS3's browser and search by title to add to both the DVD queue and the Watch Instantly queue, so being able to manage both queues would be made easier from the comfort of your living room there.

Apart from that, both are, indeed, pretty much the same in terms of browsing the lists of movies, rating them and watching them. Of course, the only real difference is just the layout. The 360s service uses the same setup as the Dashboard and the PS3's is more proprietary to Netflix. When XMB integration hits next year, I'm sure that would be more proprietary as well, and will probably be its own program like Home or Living with PlayStation.

Now the question is, if you use the 360 solely for Netflix play, is the party mode really worth the extra $4 or so a month?

EDIT:
Just a little tidbit, there is a difference, as pointed out in a comment on the video, there is a 20 second differecne between booting the app and video playback on both consoles, with that going to the 360 clocking in around 1:04 and the PS3 at around 1:24. This is mostly due to disc load time, but it makes up for the 360's slow booting. I also timed the time it took from pressing the play button and video playback and both took almost exactly 0:35 a piece.

You guys decide. Should microsoft reevaluate their charging policy for netflix?

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Microsoft doesn't charge for Netflix. Netflix does.

And who in the hell uses their 360 JUST FOR NETFLIX??????
Who in the hell uses theiR ps3 JUST FOR NETFLIX????????

That comparison was dumb as hell. Even then free is free yes. But $4 a month............................... I spend more than that on a whopper value meal at Burger King.

And no I dont have xbox live if you're thinking about asking. No I dont use netflix. Yes I play

numonex wrote:I am not following what the big deal is. 1 console starts the video .008 cunt hairs faster.

I think Sony fans should enjoy Netflix streaming because its cool.

I rather Sony come up with a monthly subscription for their videos on PSN. They get all the new movies and I rather see those than a bunch of all movies already on HBO.