evan9381 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 someone fill me in a bit on this? i see i can stream movies and shows through my xbox (or online, etc) for like $8/mo...is that unlimited? also, how long does it take a show to come onto netflix? is it basically once the season DVD comes out? i guess for a free month trial and $8 it wouldnt break me to try it out, just curious for opinions and such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 IMO, right now, it's just okay. We use it but mainly for the kids movies. They are catching up in terms of content but it depends on what you're looking for. Post up 3-4 shows and I'll check it out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I tried it, they had literally nothing I'd watch in the "online database" so I canceled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 They have tons and tons of TV show seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 bout to cancel my shit.. I never use it anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 not enough selection. I canceled after one month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Miata Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It's highly dependent on what you're interested in watching. For me, having 12 seasons of Southpark, most of the Family Guy seasons, The Office, and a decent selection of Top Gear episodes, that is worth 8 bucks a month. If you rent more than 2 or 3 DVD's a month it's a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 i dont rent that many, but its because im too lazy to stop and get something. but reviews dont look so great...maybe i'll try the free 30 days and if it sucks, ill cancel it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 netflix user for 6 years now. Personally, we have used every bit of the 20 dollars we spend in the winter (blu-ray and 2 dvd's at a time, AND streamgin) We watch documentary's movies and TV shows. We have never grown weary of our selection and we have considered dropping cable all together and only keeping internet, and netflix streaming. During the summer and other warm months we drop it down to instant play only. True, there are not alot of new releases, but i seriously think that in the next year or two that will dramaticly change as more streaming devices are readily available. (currently we have a tv and xbox that both can stream it. ) We are definatly happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 We have the streaming +1 rental. Streaming selection is ok. Check to see what TV shows they have. Often they will put the ones up from last season to try and get you hooked. I don't watch a lot of TV shows through it. A fair amount of their stream movies are crap but there are some blockbuster types. Takes about 2-5 seconds for a movie to start once selected on streaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I've enjoyed it. I canceled my premium cable channels to offset the cost. Mainly I've been watching shows I missed. Most recently Battlestar Galactica was a show I wanted to watch but never made the time. When you look at what they have vs. the total of what is out there it's pretty slim, but I've always been able to find something worth my time to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It's $8 a month for unlimited movies and tv shows...eight.dollars. Srsly $8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have the streaming and 1 blu-ray. I used it a lot when I first got it. I've thought of cancelling, but I've started to stream quite a bit. They have a lot of neat documentries and some decent movies streaming. It is kind of pick and choose what they put on streaming I think. Some TV seasons will go on pretty quick, but they've only had season 1/2 of Dexter on there for a while. You have to request DVD's for season 3/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I don't even have it for the streaming, though we will stream (PS3 or the Wii) a couple times a month. My wife streams with it more than I do. I get 3 at a time w/ Blu-ray. BD-R discs can be had for $1/each now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicranium Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I've got the streaming only and use it almost every day on my Xbox. All 6 seasons of Lost on there in HD. Decent movie selection. Lots of the non-HD stuff still looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 +1 on it depends on what you like to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 i have it and used the shit out of it for a long time. Now i use it from time to time, but way better than getting up and dressed to leave the house, burn gas, stand in line, and drive back. I just turn on my xbox naked and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Worth it, get the $10 plan and get all new releases as well. The stream starts within seconds of your selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I love it tfhe shows are a few months behind ban the movies are a little farther back but who cares there's 1000s of movies an shows. I never find something I don't want to watch. Worth the eight bucks trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasser-Hanbali Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 its not bad, i enjoy being able to watch tons of stuff from when i was a kid on my Xbox. but it seems every time i search for something its "DVD only" this is quite annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 gets better every month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyall86 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have the streaming only and I use it all the time on my Xbox, iPhone and iPad. Selection isn't the best but still worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 so do they have a package/whatever that gives the same selection you'll get at blockbuster as far as new releases? like as soon as they come out on DVD i can stream through my xbox? is that what the $10 plan is that JP is talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 so do they have a package/whatever that gives the same selection you'll get at blockbuster as far as new releases? like as soon as they come out on DVD i can stream through my xbox? is that what the $10 plan is that JP is talking about? No, i have no idea what he is talking about. All New Releases are delayed by 30 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 BTW you can have it on upto 6 different computers/phones/gaming systems. I stopped my plan, but I have the phone, work computer, and 360 on my dad's plan. So you can share it if someone just wants the streaming part of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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