PlayStation 3 only leapfrogged Xbox 360 as well as snagged the most appropriate Netflix knowledge upon the video game console yet.

The new Netflix application for PS3, rolling out for download Monday, will capacitate Netflix subscribers with PS3s to watch movies and TV without the front; a little titles will even tide in 1080i HD as well as 5.1 digital surround tune.

Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” streaming-video underline has been accessible for PS3 since late last year, but it required the Blu-ray front in sequence to access a service. Now by using Watch Instantly as the native PS3 app on the console, users can embankment a disc exactly. Netflix additionally has the brand-new user interface, optimized for the PS3 controller’s analog joysticks.

In a brand-new UI, search generally seems smartly designed for a PS3 controller, regulating an in the order of the alphabet grid and smart auto-complete to minimize the suffering of content entrance (see the still next:

Still from Sony PS3 Promotional Video.

I even similar to a way a controller buttons control usual text entry commands in-context, similar to space, undo, and come in. There have been keyboards available for PS3, though being able to make use of a controller well is the genuine item.

Netflix has not usually continued to bring its streaming service to seemingly each device with a screen, but to have which service improved. Still, between consoles, the announced PS3 app stands out: Xbox users don’t have 1080i or approximate sound, as well as Wii users have usually right away combined search to their use, that still requires an “Instant Streaming” front. Adding media services has become partial of a one after another adversary in between Xbox as well as PS3, along with brand-new motion-capture communication inclination like PlayStation’s Move controller as well as Xbox’s Kinect.

Besides video game consoles, Netflix can right away tide to personal computers on Windows as well as Mac; TiVo, HD, Roku, Logitech as well as Apple TV boxes; Windows Phone 7 as well as all iOS inclination; as well as a wide form of net-connected TVs and Blu-Ray players, together with those using Google TV. Roku’s players, that began as Netflix-only boxes, will shortly be available in sell stores through the partnership with Netgear.

Netflix upon PS3: Disc-free Next Week [Playstation Blog]