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

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    #62
    nkay1985
    Registered Users Posts: 6,975 ✭✭✭nkay1985


    The Sparrow wrote: »
    No you just use your Irish account. No need for another subscription payment to Netflix USA.

    Jesus that's really handy so! Thanks for the information.


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    #63
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    The Sparrow wrote: »
    Yeah they are completely separate. What you watch and rate on the American store is only remembered when you are logged into that and vice versa with the UK version.

    But unfortunately if I watch a show on the US version, there is no "previously viewed" section.

    I am trying to build a queue of programs to watch by playing for a few seconds and then stopping.
    When I did this on the Irish one the very top selection when I log in was "previously viewed".

    I don't mind having to rate again, I would like to know is there a way to build a "previously viewed" selection - like on the Irish site.


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    #64
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    Reg'stoy wrote: »
    You seem to be the resident expert on this workaround Sparrow, does changing the dns settings stop us using RTE player/4OD and am I all right to log on to my Irish account on the laptop and continue to use my PS3 to watch the american content.

    Will unblock site or what ever they're called be expecting a payment to use their service.

    Is it easy enough to reset the box back to the home (irish) settings.

    Thanks in advance.

    Unfortunately, I'm no expert. I'm just trying to figure it out like everyone else. But it doesn't seem to make any difference to the RTE Player. I just logged out of Netflix USA and I was able to watch RTE Player without any hassle. Not sure about 4OD but I'd guess it is the same.

    There is some debate about the payment thing but I'm almost sure that it won't cost anything. Plenty of ppl signed up without ever visiting the unblock site let alone starting a trial and it has worked fine. So I don't expect to be charged but you never know, it could stop at any stage and require payment to continue.

    It's really easy to switch back. You just go to the DNS settings and switch them from the manual values that you entered to Automatic. Then restart PS3 and wipe Netflix details and your back on the Irish service. Takes about 30 secs.

    Hope that helps.


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    #65
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    F1ngers wrote: »
    But unfortunately if I watch a show on the US version, there is no "previously viewed" section.

    I am trying to build a queue of programs to watch by playing for a few seconds and then stopping.
    When I did this on the Irish one the very top selection when I log in was "previously viewed".

    I don't mind having to rate again, I would like to know is there a way to build a "previously viewed" selection - like on the Irish site.

    Ah ok. That is strange. All of that works almost the same on the USA and UK/ Ireland service. The only slight difference is that it seems that on the USA one you have to watch a bit more of a show for it before it shows up on the Recently Played section.

    I've tried to do what your talking about with the queue and it only seems to work on Netflix Ireland. But I do have a Recently Viewed section on Netflix USA.


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    #66
    cabrwab
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,269 ✭✭✭cabrwab


    After signing up on monday finally got an excuse to use this service last night.
    Watched some breaking bad good show so far!
    The quality is excellent, ive 25mb so no glitch there wonder what its like on a slower download.
    Excellent service.
    I think ill keep paying the €7 a month for this.
    Don't like having to use the CC to pay for such a silly amount.


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    #67
    shortys94
    Registered Users Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    cabrwab wrote: »
    After signing up on monday finally got an excuse to use this service last night.
    Watched some breaking bad good show so far!
    The quality is excellent, ive 25mb so no glitch there wonder what its like on a slower download.
    Excellent service.
    I think ill keep paying the €7 a month for this.
    Don't like having to use the CC to pay for such a silly amount.

    At least it's silly


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    #68
    cabrwab
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,269 ✭✭✭cabrwab


    True, its a steal, what I mean is laser card would be better at least they could take it outta the bank rather then paying interest at some point over the year for it was my point!! All the same!

    Don't have a visa debit card yet!


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    #69
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    The Sparrow wrote: »
    Ah ok. That is strange. All of that works almost the same on the USA and UK/ Ireland service. The only slight difference is that it seems that on the USA one you have to watch a bit more of a show for it before it shows up on the Recently Played section.

    That did the trick, let it run for a little longer than normal and now have a queue built to watch on US netflix..


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    #70
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    So you dont have to pay for the US net flix? but you do the irish one?


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    #71
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    So you dont have to pay for the US net flix? but you do the irish one?

    You use your Irish account. Youre still paying for Netflix


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    #72
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    You use your Irish account. Youre still paying for Netflix

    Ah you just have access to us netflix which is better?


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    #73
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    Ah you just have access to us netflix which is better?

    It is so much better - it's unbelievable.

    Having said that the Irish version is worth the money for a few months - having access to the US content is a sweet, sweet bonus.


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    #74
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    F1ngers wrote: »
    It is so much better - it's unbelievable.

    Having said that the Irish version is worth the money for a few months - having access to the US content is a sweet, sweet bonus.

    Better selection of show?:)


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    #75
    doney84
    Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭doney84


    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. :D

    Can I just change my DNS settings or do I have to sign up and get an account with unblock-us.com ???


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    #76
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    doney84 wrote: »
    Can I just change my DNS settings or do I have to sign up and get an account with unblock-us.com ???

    AFAIK you can just change your DNS settings and it will work. But eventually it will ask you to enter your password to verify your account status and at that stage you will have to be either on their free trial or have a paid sub.


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    #77
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    I downloaded home and it appeared turned off my ps3 and it was gone -_-


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    #78
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Its back again now i hope it stays


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    #79
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    OSI wrote: »
    Just so you know, by using these DNS entries you are being routed through a transparent proxy. This is provided by the unblock-us guys, and is only free for the first month you use it. It also means they are perfectly poised to record every bit of internet traffic you do while using those DNS entries.

    Actually it's only free for the first week but thanks for the heads up. I only use it on my PS3 and I only use that for Netflix/ Iplayer etc so that's not really a problem.


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    #80
    EGriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭EGriff


    Is there any way to browse a bigger list for each genre? The menu is pretty bad, if I'm looking at documentaries I can only scroll through a list of 75, the only other option is search.


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    #81
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    EGriff wrote: »
    Is there any way to browse a bigger list for each genre? The menu is pretty bad, if I'm looking at documentaries I can only scroll through a list of 75, the only other option is search.

    That's the unfortunate thing with netflix - poor search functions.
    The 75 you see is just a reflection of what is available. You kind of need to be psychic to find what you want.


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    #82
    EGriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭EGriff


    Check out this site: http://instantwatcher.com/
    (If you have the US version of netflix)

    It shows genres, critic picks, you can sort by rating and year. I haven't tried linking my account but it's good to have a complete list of what's on there.


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    #83
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    This is pretty sweet :D definitely gonna pay to get this service. Wish there was more stuff, but I'd imagine there's more coming, so I'm not worried.


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    #84
    Fantomas9mm
    Registered Users Posts: 264 ✭✭Fantomas9mm


    Howdy folks.

    Most people online say it should be under the video section on the XMB but its not.

    I had a look in the store too and nothing.

    I have reset all the default settings and same issue.

    I have ran all the latest updates and still no good.

    Anybody any ideas?


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    #85
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,452 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Moving this over to the Playstation forum....


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    #86
    Fantomas9mm
    Registered Users Posts: 264 ✭✭Fantomas9mm


    Cool, sorry did spot it.

    Thanks


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    #87
    TanG411
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,836 ✭✭✭TanG411


    It's under the TV/services section along with RTE Player.


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    #88
    Fantomas9mm
    Registered Users Posts: 264 ✭✭Fantomas9mm


    i don't have the netflix icon on my ps3.

    Same after i restored defaults.

    any ideas?


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    #89
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    Fantomas9mm wrote: »
    i don't have the netflix icon on my ps3.

    Same after i restored defaults.

    any ideas?

    Install PS3 Home on your console and it should pop up.


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    #90
    Fantomas9mm
    Registered Users Posts: 264 ✭✭Fantomas9mm


    Sorry amigo.

    How do i install PS3 home exactly?


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    #91
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    Fantomas9mm wrote: »
    Sorry amigo.

    How do i install PS3 home exactly?

    Turn on your PS3. Scroll down on the home screen and you will see a blue icon for Home. Click on that and agree to install it.


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