The Netflix software "upgrade" that comes with this August's NXE update is "neat." I know this because I said it 1,000 times in the walkthrough video you can see after the jump. But really, "neat" is the perfect word for it. Because while it's a step beyond what was previously offered, it's certainly not going to blow any minds.
It adds the ability to browse movies available in the "Watch it Now" library, including the options to add it to your queue or play them instantly. It's an excellent, much-needed addition the service, and one that I've already begun to use. Having to get up out of my chair and walk to a computer was getting old, and so am I.
Unfortunately, the browsing options are a bit limited. It seemed I was offered the ability to only browse a few genres, and there was no way to organize them within genre (i.e alphabetically). There's also no way to search for a specific movie, either. In many ways, it seems like the software is gimped purposely, as ignoring very obvious (and useful) options like what I mentioned seems silly.
Also new and notable is the option to watch movies in a party with other users on Xbox LIVE. That option is better seen than explained, so hit the jump to check it out.
You can add them to your queue straight from the 360 now? That's actually good news, I never liked having to go to go back and forth from the computer to the 360.
This service will be really cool once Netflix actually gets a fucking halfway decent selection for Watch Instantly. As it is it's got one of the -shittest- lineups of movies I've ever seen.
It'd be awesome, watching your avatars below the seats with other people's avatars, then you hear other people comment during the movie. MST3K now at the comforts at your own home.
A neat update would be to make Netflix movies viewable at a decent quality at any time of the day before midnight. I've got a great internet connection, but unless I'm watching Netflix at some super off-peak hour, they tell me I've got two bars and it streams sub-youtube quality.
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3:40 PM on 07.24.2009
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I'm thrilled about being able to browse new releases. neat, indeed.
Maybe when I thief my gfs netflix account this will be more awesome to me.
don't think it'll happen though.
This service will be really cool once Netflix actually gets a fucking halfway decent selection for Watch Instantly. As it is it's got one of the -shittest- lineups of movies I've ever seen.
Spoilers: Nick's avatar wants to bang Scut Farkus.