E3 2008: Netflix and Microsoft formally announce video streaming service included in Fall update
Xbox 360 users are definitely be in for a treat. Aside from the avatars and community channel that was announced for the upcoming Fall update, Netflix has also uncovered their video streaming service that will be included in the Xbox 360 Fall update as well. More details in the full article.
Reports about a major deal between Microsoft and Netflix have started circulating the Internet since last year, and now both companies have formally announced their partnership during the recent E3 event. What can we expect from their collaboration? As hinted in the previous articles, Netflix will provide streaming video through the Xbox 360.
The process of getting Netflix movies streamed to your Xbox is pretty simple: go to the Netflix website, add your favorite shows (movies, or TV episodes) to the queue, and the chosen features will automatically be streamed to your TV through the Xbox 360 after a short 30-second wait.
Xbox Live Gold members will enjoy some perks such as being able to fast-forward, pause, rewind, and even rate and browse movies. The service will be available starting this fall, along with the rest of the Fall Xbox Live system update.
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