Official Xbox 360 Thread - Part X
02-15-08 | 04:24 PM
#426
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Rumor: Netflix set to bring rental service to the 360
Posted Feb 15th 2008 2:00PM by Dustin Burg
Filed under: News, Rumors, Video Marketplace
Our current Video Marketplace setup is decent enough allowing Xbox 360 owners to rent movies or purchase television shows a la carte. But think how much better the XBVM service could be if an already popular unlimited movie rental service like, say Netflix, were to be incorporated? Well, that may just happen.
According to Seanbajuice, a random Netflix survey (which was sent out to a select few Netflix subscribers) asks specific questions regarding how likely it would be for one to support Netflix being integrated into the Xbox 360. The survey points out that no additional subscription fees would be required (though, a one time $3 disc purchase may be necessary) and would give unlimited viewing access to Netflix's entire movie and television library streamed straight through your 360. The survey is just a survey, so this is far from being official, but how could anyone be against such a partnership? Heck, if this Netflix / Xbox 360 service ends up becoming a reality, we'd suddenly let go of any negative sentiment we felt towards Netflix for abandoning HD DVD. Our hearts heal fast.
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Posted Feb 15th 2008 2:00PM by Dustin Burg
Filed under: News, Rumors, Video Marketplace
Our current Video Marketplace setup is decent enough allowing Xbox 360 owners to rent movies or purchase television shows a la carte. But think how much better the XBVM service could be if an already popular unlimited movie rental service like, say Netflix, were to be incorporated? Well, that may just happen.
According to Seanbajuice, a random Netflix survey (which was sent out to a select few Netflix subscribers) asks specific questions regarding how likely it would be for one to support Netflix being integrated into the Xbox 360. The survey points out that no additional subscription fees would be required (though, a one time $3 disc purchase may be necessary) and would give unlimited viewing access to Netflix's entire movie and television library streamed straight through your 360. The survey is just a survey, so this is far from being official, but how could anyone be against such a partnership? Heck, if this Netflix / Xbox 360 service ends up becoming a reality, we'd suddenly let go of any negative sentiment we felt towards Netflix for abandoning HD DVD. Our hearts heal fast.
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02-15-08 | 04:32 PM
#427
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DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by mrpayroll
02-15-08 | 05:11 PM
#428
DVD Talk Legend
So I stopped in Target today to see if they had any 360's. They had one Arcade, but from what I could see from outside the glass case, the team was not listed as FDOU, and I did not see 175W indicating the newer build.
Funniest part: I look up at the display unit and it's flashing RROD.
Funniest part: I look up at the display unit and it's flashing RROD.
02-15-08 | 05:50 PM
#430
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Disney Channel now on Marketplace
If you are looking for something for the kids to watch this weekend check out all the new Disney Channel content that is now available on the (US) Video Marketplace.
Posted: Feb 15 2008, 02:09 PM by Major Nelson
If you are looking for something for the kids to watch this weekend check out all the new Disney Channel content that is now available on the (US) Video Marketplace.
Posted: Feb 15 2008, 02:09 PM by Major Nelson
02-15-08 | 06:30 PM
#431
DVD Talk Legend
It would be even sweeter if Netflix would rent Xbox 360 games.
I am pissed they've given up on HD-DVD already... it's what made me leave Blockbuster.com in the firstplace.
I am pissed they've given up on HD-DVD already... it's what made me leave Blockbuster.com in the firstplace.
02-15-08 | 07:19 PM
#433
DVD Talk Godfather
I haven't seen many 360's either, other then a few Halo editions and one or two Arcades.
Microsoft might be telling the truth when they said they underestimated after holiday demand. No wonder the PS3 sold more.
Microsoft might be telling the truth when they said they underestimated after holiday demand. No wonder the PS3 sold more.
02-15-08 | 09:20 PM
#434
DVD Talk Legend
Is it possible there's been a quiet recall of old consoles? I can't believe every Best Buy in the Chicago area is sold out, but that is what the website seems to indicate.
02-16-08 | 01:31 AM
#436
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by dan30oly
Do you really think something like that could be kept quiet?
Just a thought. I suppose it could also be Microsoft holding back old stock, thus creating a shortage at the moment while newly manufactured boxes are put out.
I hadn't really been looking for one again after Christmas, so I don't know if these stores have been sold out since then, or just recently.
02-16-08 | 09:11 AM
#437
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by dan30oly
Do you really think something like that could be kept quiet?
In all likelihood, MS planned to keep inventories low... makes sense especially after the holidays. Lots of maybes to add on to that... Maybe they planned on new SKUs but reconsidered after the 1/4/08 Warner announcement. Maybe they caught wind of Sony's plans for new models and are planning accordingly. Maybe they had a manufacturing breakthru and are want to keep inventory of existing stuff low until they can get the newer/better/cheaper out.
02-16-08 | 02:53 PM
#438
DVD Talk Legend
I can't see Microsoft keeping inventory intentionally low for the 360. With the Wii kicking it's ass in hardware sales (software is another story) and the PS3 nipping at it's heels, it needs all the sales it can get.
02-16-08 | 05:24 PM
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Hey it looks like MS is discontinuing the xbox 360. Maybe they are coming out with a new model soon to replace them. All the current models are marked discontinued on amazon.com.
02-16-08 | 06:01 PM
#441
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Originally Posted by Baron Of Hell
Hey it looks like MS is discontinuing the xbox 360. Maybe they are coming out with a new model soon to replace them. All the current models are marked discontinued on amazon.com.
Here's a 20-GB model with HDMI.
And here's the core arcad-bundle.
Both are in stock and ready to ship.
02-16-08 | 06:09 PM
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I said they were all discontinued. I did not say they were out of stock. Both of the links you have show them as being discontinued. Do search for the word discontinued on those pages.
02-16-08 | 07:47 PM
#444
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Halo 3 edition isn't but all the other ones are, including the newer versions that came out in August of last year. (ie Arcade Bundle)
02-16-08 | 08:15 PM
#445
DVD Talk Godfather
Maybe they are set to announce something new this week at CES. A redesign/pricedrop or something.
02-16-08 | 08:43 PM
#447
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Maybe they are set to announce something new this week at CES. A redesign/pricedrop or something.
02-16-08 | 09:12 PM
#449
DVD Talk Godfather
Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
he meant gdc
02-16-08 | 10:33 PM
#450
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Maybe they are set to announce something new this week at CES. A redesign/pricedrop or something.
Least likely was that MS was all set to announce/release 360 SKUs that included built-in HD-DVD...but obviously had to skuttle those plans. (hypothetically speaking)
