Netflix adds Starz and more to streaming library
by Dustin Burg 
{ Oct 1st 2008 at 12:45PM }
In preparation for the Fall release of the Netflix streaming enabled New Xbox Experience, Netflix just announced that they're adding additional content to their streaming library including a boatload of content from Starz.Come this Fall, Netflix will add an additional 2,500 pieces of content for streaming (that's 30,000 pieces of content in total), including movies from Starz Play like Spider-Man 3, Ratatouille, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Superbad, and No Country for Old Men. You'll need an unlimited subscription plan to have access to all the Netflix goodies when the NXE releases and, just to whet your appetite, 1,000 hunks of new content are available TODAY with the other 1,500 being added by the time the NXE launches. Happy days!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Cole Mullenbach @ Oct 1st 2008 12:53PM
This is awesome. Netflix is probably what I'm most excited for with the update, and now itll be even better.
Jay @ Oct 1st 2008 1:06PM
I know that the streaming abilities of the NXE were making me a NetFlix subscriber now it's getting even sweeter!
ObiBen @ Oct 1st 2008 1:09PM
I'm very tempted to re-subscribe to Netflix for this capability
Dusty T @ Oct 1st 2008 1:11PM
Awesome I can't wait to stream netflix through the 360 especially since I just got it back from the repair center.
Dadidito @ Oct 1st 2008 1:11PM
any semi official dates on this? waiting to resubcribe based on NXE availability.
vidGuy @ Oct 1st 2008 1:21PM
I have my PC hooked up to a 26" HDTV. When I found out Netflix allows unlimited streaming with their $9/month plan, and already has all of the seasons of The Office and Hereos up, I got onboard.
The quality of the streams depends on the speed of your connection, I usually get near-DVD quality, though there is some pixelation at peak times.
Mighty Healthy @ Oct 1st 2008 1:43PM
I watched Super High Me via Netflix and PC to TV connections, as well, and have to agree.
Wait, what were we talking about, again?
Rocko @ Oct 1st 2008 1:38PM
I believe it's "whet" your appetite.
Dustin Burg @ Oct 1st 2008 1:57PM
Fine, have it your way.
Rocko @ Oct 1st 2008 3:15PM
oh man, what a bunch of sheeple you editors are. I wonder what would happen if I said "I believe it's 'face rape' your appetite", way to grow a back-bone editors. I'm sorry, I believe it's "way to grow a pair editors".
Moorio - XBL: peacebyanymeans @ Oct 1st 2008 3:42PM
He corrected a spelling error that you pointed out.
Why are you being a dick about it?
Tucker @ Oct 1st 2008 10:42PM
+1 moorio.. how do you know he wasn't just being sarcastic after a) realizing it was a typo or b) doing extensive research to find out it was, in fact, an error. Did you expect a lengthy debate on the topic? Or how about no response at all? Dustin could have easily just fixed the error - or, shock, not fixed it at all - and not said a damn thing. Instead, he took the time to reply to your condescending comment, and in return you bashed him for *correcting a mistake*. What a sheeple-fcuker you are, sir. How's that, Mr. Rocko? And yes, that was an intentional typo.
Dustin Burg @ Oct 2nd 2008 10:54AM
For the record, I'm not a "sheeple editor", but I do enjoy sheep. Not goats so much. Oh, and try to smile more.
Rocko @ Oct 2nd 2008 11:17PM
dear god, I was just getting bored of everyone going "hey, you forgot to spell a word a certain way, but it's okay! Here, have a cookie, the chocolate chips are oh-so gooey." I felt like being a dick for once, is that too much to ask for? There are times in everyone's lives where they too feel like being on the dick end of the string. Albeit, I was veiled behind the anonymity granted to us by the internet, but it's a feature I never try to exploit. And seriously, you could have been a dick about it too and respond with "well you know what? I like wet better than whet." I would've grown some major respect points for you for standing up and being the big man of the house, but hey, different strokes for different folks. There, everyone happy that my original intention is publicly-known, and you can go to bed knowing there really isn't a douche bag like response #8 by Rocko?
Shem @ Oct 1st 2008 1:52PM
Just hope Netflix allows my 360 to stream and not restrict it like they do on PC. I have a subscription but since I'm from Puerto Rico I can't download movies I mean wth....Hope they change this with the 360.
Neuromancer @ Oct 1st 2008 1:54PM
Awesome, can't wait for the NXE. Announce a date already Microsoft!
PS3's Fanboy @ Oct 1st 2008 2:11PM
Microsoft's answer to failed HDDVD, cover it up by using netflix ha,
gascan @ Oct 1st 2008 2:41PM
This is a HUGE deal. All Netflix subscribers should just go out and buy an Xbox now. It is the cheapest, fastest way to rent movies and now the library is meaningful. Wow.
wiidude360 @ Oct 1st 2008 7:06PM
gascan said...
This is a HUGE deal. All Netflix subscribers should just go out and buy an Xbox now. It is the cheapest, fastest way to rent movies and now the library is meaningful. Wow.
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the roku netflix player cost $99, and will be adding hulu and other services in november
so thats the cheapest, not all people are gamers, and while i have a 360 i wouldn't use it for movies, my roku box does just fine and makes no noise, unlike the 360.
Andykapped @ Oct 1st 2008 4:09PM
I wonder what sony will do, about having their movies streaming from netflix to xbox????
wiidude360 @ Oct 1st 2008 7:08PM
you can stream netflix on the ps3 as well. not officially but you can, and you can already stream netflix on the 360, but not by MS til november
Teddy @ Oct 1st 2008 2:34PM
Wait so is streaming not free? for the NXE?
vidGuy @ Oct 1st 2008 3:13PM
To use Netflix on XBOX LIVE, you need a Netflix account that allows streaming (min $9/month I believe) and an XBOX LIVE account.
TheSnax @ Oct 1st 2008 2:35PM
I believe HDDVD is toshiba's failed venture; not microsofts.
R_Fusion @ Oct 1st 2008 3:36PM
One of the main reasons why It's good to be an xbox owner. I hope that streaming movies all the time, won't lead to RROD :S
josh @ Oct 1st 2008 6:05PM
This is great news!. if you really look at it is cheaper than getting Starz from the cable,dish,directv it self. it cost about $13 just for starz with movies that u don't want to see sometimes. you could record your favorties movies but thats extra $5 amonth for DVR. here only $9. with unlimited streaming anytime you want any movie you like to see, plus you get the new releases by mail. So is a sweet deal. I'll recycle as much i can to pay for the monthly service :). whenever you see a botle you must think is free money. cause it is.
Timothy Rogers @ Oct 1st 2008 9:19PM
I subscribed to Netflix and read a lot of info on Netflix streaming via Roku, the LG DVD player, etc...I was under the impression that the quality of the streaming videos is less than DVD.