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A Load Time Comparison Between 360 and PS3 Netflix

PS3Blog.net writes:

I just finished making this video, but it compares the time it takes from starting up the system to being able to view playback of a movie. For the PS3 running off of a disc and then streaming the video, the time lapse is really close, at least within 1 second. Even the selection of the video to actual playback is close, with the 360 having a slight 3 second edge.

Godmars2906061d ago

Bit surprising that the 360 has only a slight lead. Running off a disc, I'd imagine the PS3 would be notably slower.

You know, like how Tekken 6 shouldn't be... :/

KingKionic 6061d ago

Sony`s patent sounds exactly like xbox live movie party mode .

Godmars2906061d ago

If it delivers it'll be tons more interactive.

KingKionic 6061d ago

I guess more emotions and scripted actions .

gamesR4fun6061d ago (Edited 6061d ago )

for a free service psn is not slacking.

netflicks now and party mode soon so what's left to make the 360 online any better?

mikeslemonade6061d ago

I rather wait 3 seconds than pay $50.

ReservoirDog3166061d ago

Do people really care about three seconds? Even if it were 10 seconds I'd prefer it on my PS3 cause I actually have it connected to the internet.

It's about preference and what's easier. Not three seconds.

sikbeta6061d ago (Edited 6061d ago )

OH! CAME ON!!, I made a joke about "lenthsoftruth" making a comparison and now this, what a let down ps3blog.net

Who cares about comparisons when the 2 consoles have the same service

-but, but you have to use the disc to bla bla bla....

This just stupid

O2_Addict6061d ago

is that if Obama has his way and passes strict net neutrality regulation, Comcast and others will not be able to artificially limit bandwidth to sites like Netflix as well as PSP bandwidth.

This means that Netflix might eventually increase the bit-rate to acceptable levels.

The 360's problem is that it's CPU is not fast enough to decode true high-bit rate video and decoding HD-DVD was done through a combination of CPU and GPU. Since Netflix uses a different encoding scheme Microsoft will have to update all the Xbox's with new decoding software. Could be messy.

The PS3, on the other hand, has the Cell processor, which can decode multiple HD streams all by itself so that's not a problem.

mastiffchild6061d ago

I don't think that is any kind of delay considering how long they've had to perfect the service on Live AND with it having to run from a disk as well. Good effort on the PSN side so far, imo.

Libing, as I do, in the UK I can't use EITHER service mind(which when I pay for Live even more than US gamers gets on my tits a bit-can't moan too much about PSN SCEE not habving it when it's free though and at least Sony are bringing some kind of Vid store soon. It's a bit crappy that we pay more for Live and get less in the EU, imo.

DocEvil6060d ago

honestly, I will NEVER use netflix on ps3. Why? Because it has blu-ray. Why would I downgrade from blu-ray to netflix?

sunil6060d ago

interestingly other websites mentioned that the ps3 version is notably slower... now i dont know what to believe !

Foliage6060d ago

"but it compares the time it takes from starting up the system to being able to view playback of a movie."

He has a fully animated Afrika background, way to ruin any significance this could have possibly had...

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Queen Elizabeth II6061d ago

So even while the ps3 is held back for the moment with a disc the 360 still manages to f*ck up clap clap LOL

Saaking6061d ago

Yea but

PS3= Netflix fee and that's it

failbox= 50 bucks for gold + Netflix fee= FAIL.

chrisulloa6060d ago

Lol yes because that 50 dollars doesn't give us anything =|

TheTeam066060d ago

lol, i know, right? Like those $50 a year doesn't give us stuff that's free to use on the other side...

ZBlacktt6061d ago (Edited 6061d ago )

Yep, the free online for the PS3 is going to win most every time. I mean it has it all and it's free, lol.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot44d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle43d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7743d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer52d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde50d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy51d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12550d ago (Edited 50d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7752d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga52d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199251d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga51d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman51d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger51d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box52d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion51d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7252d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7552d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit51d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14952d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7752d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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