So there's Netflix App on my XMB *READ OP: NO DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL BYPASSING**

WolfForager · 08-01-2012 4:15pm #1

Yea, just saw it there in the "TV/Video Services" section. When you try to register however you receive a "Netflix will be available in Ireland soon" message.

It's a good sign anyway!

MOD EDIT: It has been advised that we halt discussion of methods to bypass Netflix regional restrictions because of the uncertainty posed by Sean Sherlock's new SI. Please do not ask how to access the US Netflix.

Turbine · 08-01-2012 4:17pm

Any idea if Sony Video Unlimited is to launch in Ireland soon?

F1ngers · 08-01-2012 4:45pm

WolfForager wrote: »

Yea, just saw it there in the "TV/Video Services" section. When you try to register however you receive a "Netflix will be available in Ireland soon" message.

It's a good sign anyway!

You can get notice from here, https://signup.netflix.com/global

WolfForager · 08-01-2012 5:21pm

F1ngers wrote: »

You can get notice from here, https://signup.netflix.com/global

Already registered through the app

Doom · 08-01-2012 5:25pm

How much of bb would streaming movies use?

Vorrtexx · 08-01-2012 6:06pm

There was an article about it launching in the Sunday Business Post today.
It says it's due to launch on Tuesday.

Turbine · 08-01-2012 6:30pm

Vorrtexx wrote: »

There was an article about it launching in the Sunday Business Post today.
It says it's due to launch on Tuesday.

Was looking for the article there and apparently an Irish company is to launch it's own streaming service from April to rival iTunes and Netflix, called Digital Jet.

I don't have a subscription to the Sunday Business Post, but the Sindo had an article about it as well:

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/digital-jet-raising-euro5m-to-premiere-movie-service-2982556.html

Apparently LoveFilm are to looking to launch here soon as well.

johnny_ultimate · 08-01-2012 8:46pm

Really looking forward to this

I'm a big advocate of sensible legal viewing options - it would be hypocritical of me not to be given my dream of being involved in the film industry professionally. But Ireland has been ****ed over for years in that regard, so this is a very positive step in the right direction.

I am slightly pessimistic, however, that the variety will not be as diverse as a service of this scale needs to be. However, if the mix between blockbusters, independents and world / classic cinema is right, this is a potentially game-changing development.

tinodz · 08-01-2012 11:24pm

This is showing up on Gooogle searches...

Seems like a good price (maybe €7.99?)

F1ngers · 09-01-2012 1:36am

This is live now.
€6.99 pm - one month free.

johnny_ultimate · 09-01-2012 2:12am

Well, I'm going to be living off Arrested Development and Mythbusters this month anyway :P

Relatively good selection of documentaries and classic films. Foreign film section is a bit all over the place, but some gems in there.

Zhane · 09-01-2012 2:22am

I'm sure they will add movies and tv shows from ireland as time goes on. Granted they coulda had a stronger launch. But for some of the TV shows that iv been meaning to watch it would be worth the 6.99 for a few months.

johnny_ultimate · 09-01-2012 2:35am

Oh glorious HD streaming where have you been all my life!?

Minstrel27 · 09-01-2012 3:17am

I have to say that from what I have seen so far, the selection of stuff on there is excellent

T0mmyM · 09-01-2012 10:58am

Oh how I long for unlimited broadband

RedXIV · 09-01-2012 11:08am

Quick one for you guys, I'm thinking about replacing the current UPC TV package with this, but the one thing I can't seem to see is if they have (and please don't laugh, be sympathetic) is the likes of Peppa Pig and other staples of the Nick Junior channel that my 1yr old loves.

Anyone have this and been able to have a look?

Cheers!

Johnny_Fontane · 09-01-2012 12:04pm

anyone know what the quality is like? I have a proper surround sound 5.1 setup (onkyo and kef in case you were wondering) and was wondering what the streaming quality is like?

i might sign up anyways.....

heebusjeebus · 09-01-2012 12:06pm

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

anyone know what the quality is like? I have a proper surround sound 5.1 setup (onkyo and kef in case you were wondering) and was wondering what the streaming quality is like?

i might sign up anyways.....

I'll let you know later tonight but I'd suggest you try the 1 months free trial.

Johnny_Fontane · 09-01-2012 12:22pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

I'll let you know later tonight but I'd suggest you try the 1 months free trial.

yeah, gonna do that....

Sad Professor · 09-01-2012 12:29pm

You won't be able to replace UPC with this. The selection is rubbish. Three independent film studios and no new releases.

Dodge · 09-01-2012 12:48pm

https://signup.netflix.com/BrowseSelection

https://signup.netflix.com/

You can see whats available here before signing up. Wouldn't think of it as a subsciption TV back up

EDIT; I've been told that when you sign up, the actual content available is far superior to that list on the website

F1ngers · 09-01-2012 1:17pm

RedXIV wrote: »

Quick one for you guys, I'm thinking about replacing the current UPC TV package with this, but the one thing I can't seem to see is if they have (and please don't laugh, be sympathetic) is the likes of Peppa Pig and other staples of the Nick Junior channel that my 1yr old loves.

Anyone have this and been able to have a look?

Cheers!

This would be an addition to UPC TV, not enough on it to replace it.
They have Pingu, Hey Arnold, SpongeBob, Wild Thornberrys and Rugrats.

EDIT:
Some interesting looking documentaries, Bobby Fischer against the world, Paper Clips and The Bridge(little bit icky having read the synopsis on that).

NotorietyH · 09-01-2012 6:04pm

F1ngers wrote: »

This would be an addition to UPC TV, not enough on it to replace it.
They have Pingu, Hey Arnold, SpongeBob, Wild Thornberrys and Rugrats.

EDIT:
Some interesting looking documentaries, Bobby Fischer against the world, Paper Clips and The Bridge(little bit icky having read the synopsis on that).

Bobby Fisher Against the World is excellent, rented it from iTunes a while back. Waiting for Superman is another great documentary and not sure if it's on it but Religulous is another one worth checking out.

EDIT: And of course King of Kong

They have a whole bunch of Saturday Night Lives from 2010 which I'm going to be checking out definitely, and some good TV series.

johnny_ultimate · 09-01-2012 7:19pm

Documentaries are definitely the strong suit at the moment - the supposedly superb Interrupters is on the list for the coming week. Some great TV and films in there (from Oldboy and JSA to the Red Shoes to Arrested Development), but the selection is somewhat haphazard.

Better than I had feared, but there's lots of improving to do.

WolfForager · 09-01-2012 7:21pm

Really enjoying Arrested Development! Never got around to watching it before.

tonydude · 09-01-2012 9:10pm

watched fistful of dollars there, good ol' film. Noticed a good film at the very bottom of the list which i saw recently and if you havent seen it before you should, its called Oldboy. The quality is good but needs more content

Varik · 09-01-2012 10:53pm

I thought this only allowed you to watch on one device, maybe it was due to resuming what i was watching but i started watching doctor who on ps3 then changed to south park and while the ps3 had south park on it i just tried logging in on phone then resumed doctor who.

Stuxnet · 09-01-2012 11:03pm

I haz no netflix icon ?? just pov'RTE and MUBI

:eek:

and Im signed up already online for the months trial

Varik · 09-01-2012 11:22pm

Stuxnet wrote: »

I haz no netflix icon ?? just pov'RTE and MUBI

:eek:

and Im signed up already online for the months trial

Are you signed into PSN?

NotorietyH · 09-01-2012 11:29pm

WolfForager wrote: »

Really enjoying Arrested Development! Never got around to watching it before.

Arrested Development is the best comedy series of the last ten years! I berate you for not watching it sooner but will relent as you're taking steps to make amends! It's one of those rare shows that I still laugh to myself on occasion just remembering lines and moments from it!

eddhorse · 10-01-2012 2:03am

Stuxnet wrote: »

I haz no netflix icon ?? just pov'RTE and MUBI

:eek:

and Im signed up already online for the months trial

Mine took a while to appear, I was freaking out a bit too !

Thought it was something to do with me signing up for it on my US account ages ago, it wasn't .

Frank Black · 10-01-2012 9:14am

RedXIV wrote: »

Quick one for you guys, I'm thinking about replacing the current UPC TV package with this, but the one thing I can't seem to see is if they have (and please don't laugh, be sympathetic) is the likes of Peppa Pig and other staples of the Nick Junior channel that my 1yr old loves.

Anyone have this and been able to have a look?

Cheers!

No Peppa I'm afraid, but they do have 77 episodes of Dora.
They've also got Barney.

Stuxnet · 10-01-2012 9:18am

Varik wrote: »

Are you signed into PSN?

I sure am ! ?

Roar · 10-01-2012 2:17pm

NotorietyH wrote: »

Arrested Development is the best comedy series of the last ten years! I berate you for not watching it sooner but will relent as you're taking steps to make amends! It's one of those rare shows that I still laugh to myself on occasion just remembering lines and moments from it!

Tell that to the guy in the three thousand dollar suit! COME ON!

Was streaming Breaking Bad in HD through my PS3 last night. Happy days. Already had netflix for the past while (US account and a VPN), selection is far greater on the US site, obviously. My US login works here but with the more limited selection, and I can't add stuff to my queue

other than that, it's a great service, and will get only get better.

shortys94 · 10-01-2012 2:24pm

I have no icon on my ps3 or not rte player,nothing, really annoying, no video services

Dodge · 10-01-2012 3:17pm

shortys94 wrote: »

I have no icon on my ps3 or not rte player,nothing, really annoying, no video services

have you downloaded latest software?

Professey Chin · 10-01-2012 3:22pm

Install Home and it'll appear (then uninstall home)
It seems to force the refresh

crimsonfire · 10-01-2012 4:13pm

shortys94 wrote: »

I have no icon on my ps3 or not rte player,nothing, really annoying, no video services

I have the same problem. Installing Home as suggested above.

shortys94 · 10-01-2012 7:52pm

Have latest update, gonna try update home, ugh

VenomIreland · 10-01-2012 11:39pm

Anyone have a list of the controls for Netflix on PS3? I have no idea on how to change from SD to HD either.

Varik · 11-01-2012 12:40am

It changes to HD if you have the settings on the netflix site set to it and you connection allows.

WarZoneBrother · 11-01-2012 9:47pm

Anyone know when/if 3D movies will be coming to Netflix?.. May end up buying it, also is Blu-Ray's fast for loading?.. I only have 8mb broadband would it be fast enough?.. Also I only have 30GB download allowance AFAIK...

The Sparrow · 11-01-2012 11:18pm

Follow this to change your DNS settings and get access to the American Netflix portal on your PS3!

Works an absolute treat. There is way more content.

Liamario · 11-01-2012 11:22pm

Turbine wrote: »

Any idea if Sony Video Unlimited is to launch in Ireland soon?

Let's just say that Sony have been saying it's launching 'soon' for the past 2 years.

Rob2D · 12-01-2012 12:26am

The Sparrow wrote: »

Follow this to change your DNS settings and get access to the American Netflix portal on your PS3!

Works an absolute treat. There is way more content.

Do you need to set up a US PSN account?

The Sparrow · 12-01-2012 12:49am

Rob2D wrote: »

Do you need to set up a US PSN account?

Nope.

WolfForager · 12-01-2012 1:02am

The Sparrow wrote: »

Follow this to change your DNS settings and get access to the American Netflix portal on your PS3!

Works an absolute treat. There is way more content.

How will this effect my connection for gaming and such? (Ping etc.)

F1ngers · 12-01-2012 1:15am

WolfForager wrote: »

How will this effect my connection for gaming and such? (Ping etc.)

You could set it up and play some online games to see if it has any affect.

Make sure you write down your details as they are now - in case you need to revert to them.

The Sparrow · 12-01-2012 1:25am

WolfForager wrote: »

How will this effect my connection for gaming and such? (Ping etc.)

No idea, sorry. I only did it tonight and I haven't checked any games.

F1ngers wrote: »

You could set it up and play some online games to see if it has any affect.

Make sure you write down your details as they are now - in case you need to revert to them.

My DNS settings were all zero when I went to change them so easy enough to remember.

Deliverance XXV · 12-01-2012 12:19pm

It wasn't appearing for me either so I did the suggestion of installing PS Home and after all that character editing/downloading it was there on the homepage.

Soooo many PS services - you'd think they'd integrate them better.

12-01-2012 12:25pm

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Anyone know when/if 3D movies will be coming to Netflix?.. May end up buying it, also is Blu-Ray's fast for loading?.. I only have 8mb broadband would it be fast enough?.. Also I only have 30GB download allowance AFAIK...

i have 6mb broadband and have not had any problems at all on the highest quality setting on netflix

So there's Netflix App on my XMB *READ OP: NO DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL BYPASSING**

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