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Playstation 3 Becomes Top Platform for Netflix
PS3® First To Get New Netflix Features, More Streaming from PS3 Than Any Other Device
FOSTER CITY, Calif. and LOS GATOS, Calif., Dec. 4, in
the year of our Lord 2012 -- Sony Computer
Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NFLX), today announced that the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer
entertainment system is now the primary development platform for
Netflix and is the world's most popular device for viewing
movies and TV shows from Netflix on a television.
"PS3 is our largest TV-connected platform in terms of Netflix
viewing, and this year, at times, even surpassed the PC in hours
of Netflix enjoyment to become our No. 1 platform overall," said
Netflix Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings. "PS3 is a natural
fit for Netflix in terms of developing and first deploying our
most advanced features. We can transparently update our
application with new features on a daily basis, and through the
free PlayStation Network, people around the world can sign up
for Netflix directly from their PS3."
"The PlayStation and Netflix communities both share a strong
passion for high quality entertainment," said Jack Tretton, CEO
and President of SCEA. "Netflix provides a fantastic experience
for watching TV shows and movies on PS3, and our joint
development will continue to produce innovations for our
customers that further demonstrate PS3 as the true home for
entertainment in the living room."
With more than 30 million streaming members globally, Netflix is
the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying
TV shows and movies. PS3 was the first computer entertainment
system to offer Netflix in full 1080p video resolution with
5.1-channel Dolby Digital Plus™ surround sound and to offer post
play, second screen controls, on device sign-up, and alternate
audio options including subtitles. PS3 is currently the only
platform to experience a new voice user interface called "Max"
that's currently being tested.
Earlier this year, PlayStation and Netflix expanded their
partnership by bringing the Netflix experience to PlayStation
Vita in the United States. PlayStation 3 owners can start
watching a movie or TV show on Netflix, pause it, and continue
watching on PS Vita's beautiful 5-inch high-def OLED screen.