New PS3 Streaming Service Offered By Netflix

Netflix disc must remain in PS3 to access Netflix service

Yesterday Netflix announced that its streaming service would be available for the PS3. Netflix is offering a reservation program that will send the required disc to PS3 users when the software is available next month. Joystiq went directly to Netflix for more details on the service.

Joystiq reports that the special disc does in fact have to remain in the PS3 for the streaming service to work. The reason is that Netflix doesn't have a XMB solution in place at the moment and won't have one until sometime in 2010.

Netflix reports that the application was developed with help from the Sony team. The reason Netflix went with a disc based solution rather than waiting for integrated capability was the issue of timing. Netflix told Joystiq, "Netflix members and PS3 owners have really wanted a way to instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system. The instant streaming disc represented the fastest and easiest way to let them do this."

Netflix reports that late next year next year, “We expect to have an embedded solution available for PS3s via a system software update slated for release through the PlayStation Network."

With the exclusive claims that Microsoft was making many are wondering if the disc-based solution was a way to get around the "exclusive streaming" claims Microsoft touted. Netflix says that the agreement with Sony does not conflict with its agreements with Microsoft. That "exclusive streaming" claim is likely the reason PS3 owners won’t see an embedded solution from Netflix until late in 2010.

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Sony Giving Away 10000 Free PS3s in Australia

SYDNEY, NSW: Sony Australia has this morning announced an extension of its twice-successful free-PS3 promotion, with the company releasing a further 10,000 free PlayStation 3s with the purchase of selected Bravia LCD TVs.

Since first launching this promotion in July 2008, Sony has reported strong sales of its Bravia models, and a strong connection with consumers looking to acquire a TV and a home entertainment solution at the same time.

As part of this promotion, which runs concurrently with Sony’s 3-year warranty offer, Sony deputy general manager of consumer products marketing, Toby Barbour, is promising consumers they will receive their PS3 before Christmas, as long as the purchase is validated before 1 December 2009.

“It can be hard to choose the perfect gift at Christmas time, particularly something that the whole family will enjoy. While high definition TVs are a significant purchase at any time of year, they are expected to be the Christmas present of choice for many households this year; with a combination of appealing prices, latest technologies, as well as fantastic bonus offers all available. People are looking for value for money, quality purchases in light of a year of tough financial circumstances,” Barbour said.

Sony is also giving away Blu-ray movies and games at the moment. Interest parties are directed to follow Sony on Twitter or sign up to Sony Australia’s Facebook page.

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Kmart offering free PS3 copies of Assassin’s Creed II on Black Friday

Following news of Kmart’s Black Friday leaks that we told you about earlier, we have picked up on a deal that you might not be aware of. The retailer will be offering free PS3 copies of Assassin’s Creed II for customers who purchase an Assassin’s Creed Bloodlines PSP Pack.

Well ok, the PSP Pack may set you back $199.99 and its no PSP Go either, but we don’t see any of the other retailers offering any sort of similar deal.

If you don’t mind an ‘old’ PSP-3000 console, then this could turn out to be a very popular deal for some, as it’s still a free PS3 copy of ACII at the end of the day.

If you are interested in this deal, it will be available over Black Friday weekend ( November 27th and 28th), starting from 4am - Noon.

You can see the Kmart leak with this info here. Let us know if you plan on buying this.

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Smash an Egg and Get a Free PS3 Slim

Sony set up a bit of an ‘egg-hunt’ in Dublin, Ireland recently in order to promote their new PS3 Slim high def game console.

As a social marketing campaign, giant eggs holding PS3 Slims were placed around the city. Those that actually had enough nerve to crack the eggs got to take home one of the new consoles. Sure beats chocolate!

Nice idea. Who would have thought that you would ever get rewarded for the destruction of someone else’s property?

After getting wind of this, gamers [world-wide] will certainly think twice about passing by any newly constructed statues, or random objects standing in the centre of town.

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