The PlayStation 3 is the first console to get the latest version of the Netflix application. In addition, the PS3 is the only system to get a full title search feature. The search function is now available to all those who subscribe to Netflix and own a PS3.
Sony boasts that its system is the only console to allow this search feature. It says that other consoles require Netflix subscribers to boot up their PCs or laptops, go to the Netflix web site, search, add the desired movie or TV show to their queue, and then go back to their console to choose and play the content. Sony will also add access via a native application in the coming months.
“The key to the PS3 system’s early access is support for our Continuous Improvement Architecture,” said Bill Holmes, vice president of business development for Netflix. “The Netflix application on the PS3 system gets updated by Netflix so easily that we can deliver frequent upgrades with the latest improvements to PS3 owners.”
Phil Rosenberg, SCEA senior vice president said, “We are thrilled to be the first in the marketplace to have Netflix search capability. Search is fundamental to choosing movies and TV shows and we’re proud to be the only gaming system supporting the Netflix Continuous Improvement Architecture, which makes Netflix application improvements instantly available to the installed base of Netflix users on the PS3 system.”
Sony is clearly gloating about its awesome Netflix partnership, but the search function is a great feature and one we will use quite frequently.