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Watch Instantly
The most convenient part about using Netflix with the PS3 is it can connect to Netflix's online streaming library through a free app install. Once you log into your paid Netflix account, you can start watching movies. You will not have to pay an additional fee to activate Netflix on your PS3, unlike Microsoft's Xbox 360 console, which requires a yearly subscription to Xbox Live. Users with high-speed Internet connections can even stream HD content from Netflix to their PS3.
DVDs by Mail
Netflix began as a DVD rental service that delivered discs via the U.S. Postal Service. DVDs from Netflix can be played on your PS3, as it has a built-in DVD player. This is especially convenient for titles that are not available on Netflix Watch Instantly. Once you are finished watching the DVD you have rented, you can send it back and get the next title you have on your online queue.
Blu-ray
The PS3 is also the only game console on the market that can play high-definition Blu-ray discs. In fact, the PS3 has a very high-quality Blu-ray player, especially when compared to low-end standalone players currently on the market. Netflix also has titles available on Blu-ray that can be rented the same as DVDs. However, it costs an additional $2 a month to rent Blu-rays from Netflix, but for PS3 users with HDTVs, the jump in video quality is worth the extra cost.
Recommendations
Users can also get recommendations for other movies. This is great for anyone who is looking for a new movie to watch, but can't find anything suitable to their tastes. As you rate movies on your account, Netflix will begin to look for movies similar to what you have already watched and recommend them to you. Since any movie Netflix offers is playable on the PS3, you can be sure you can watch any title the service recommends to you.