Netflix Streaming FTW!!!!!!!!!

If you read my last post than you surely know of my undying loyalty to all things Netflix, it was pretty obvious if you couldn't see it. And for those of you asking, "How do I get all that streaming goodness onto my 60-inch LED flat screen, and is it difficult to set up?", I can tell you from firsthand experience that its stupidly easy to set up.

There are many devices that are capable of streaming Netflix over the internet, in fact many new televisions have that ability built into their features and don't require an external device at all. But, since there are so many different TV brands, coupled with the fact that I've had no real firsthand experience setting it up that way, I'll just have to stick with what i know. Computers were the original platform used for Netflix and are the easiest way of starting your Netflix experience. Once sign up for an account you're ready to go. Just click away to your hearts content. This is all fine and dandy but who really wants to watch movies slumped over a laptop or a keyboard? What solution has Netflix devised to save us from bad eyesight and aching backs?







That's right, there's live streaming on the current generation of gaming consoles. Those machines that kids and college students spend a majority of their time on are now useful to everyone, including the dog. The Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 are now able to bring High-Def movies straight to your beastly TV. I know, I love it! The experiences on each are a little different however. To enable Netflix on the 360 you have to be a gold subscriber on Xbox Live, which means an additional $7-13 a month on top of your internet and Netflix subscription fees. An additional subscription fee isn't needed on the Playstation 3, but from my own experience the interface seems a bit wonky. I'd go for the Xbox 360 if money isn't an issue, but in all honesty it doesn't take away from the experience once you hit play. You can also use Netflix on your Wii if you want an inferior experience. Nintendo's Wii is only capable of streaming movies in Standard Definition and requires a CD for use. In short, it sucks and should only be used in extreme cases. You've been warned!
And there you have it. You now know that there are many different ways to watch movies on Netflix. Now go my loyal readers and do as I do, watch every terrible looking movie possible and feel good about doing so. A hint though, Frozen is truly terrible and should never be watched, EVER! Unless you feel like breaking your Xbox when it's done.