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New Netflix on Xbox is Fucking Awful
- Thread starter Princess Carl
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I see your point, but you could watch that in 2 months. It's not worth paying for after that. But this is subject for a different thread.
ii Stryker
Banned
HBOGO will be much better
You have to wade through entirely too much shitty content to get to the good.
It would be better if you could customize whats shown on your page and limit it to nothing rated below 4 stars or recent theatrical releases.
blizzardjesus
Banned
I only watch Netflix to watch old tv, and alot of it, The autostart is really annoying. And the cover art icons are alot smaller..
It's just alot of really bad design decisions...I could understand this interface on a next gen Tablet, but not on a TV.
It's just alot of really bad design decisions...I could understand this interface on a next gen Tablet, but not on a TV.
I like how it plays the video right away and has an option to watch the next episode immediately. Watching TV shows is a lot better, to me. Fast forwarding/rewinding isn't as nice and the menu looks like a cluttered mess.
To be fair, he did say movie selection.
Well, I'm from Mexico, so Netflix on xbox is a novelty for me. I can't compare with the old interface, but I don't see what is so bad.
I don't know what are you referring for chapters... if it is for series, I can chose any chapter I want. If it is for chapter in the movie, well, I didn't know you could that.
My complain is not with the interface, is with the service. Netflix Mexico is not close to Netflix USA. But that's another subject.
Ah, what I didn't like is that Bing doesn't look into Netflix catalog in mexican version. I have another xbox with an USA account, and that version does look into Netflix. Weird.
I don't know what are you referring for chapters... if it is for series, I can chose any chapter I want. If it is for chapter in the movie, well, I didn't know you could that.
My complain is not with the interface, is with the service. Netflix Mexico is not close to Netflix USA. But that's another subject.
Ah, what I didn't like is that Bing doesn't look into Netflix catalog in mexican version. I have another xbox with an USA account, and that version does look into Netflix. Weird.
Netflix customizes itself based on what you watch. After a while, you will start getting the movies that you would really like instead of the "most common denominator" selection available at start up.
Prophet Steve
Member
Yeah, same for me. I love the including of subtitles though, that makes it worth for me (not a native English speaker, often have trouble with dialogue).
Are there any movies/series that support those multi language audio? Just wondering.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Except for the price. Cable TV subscription + premium channel subscription.
TheContact
Member
That's actually the only change I really like other than option to play the next episode at the credits. It was annoying to see the whole page scroll just because you moved one slot to check out the next video. This way you can scroll and the screen stays still until you move to the next row of movies.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I don't know what the fuck they did to it on Wii. The interface is exactly the same after a recent update except everything is five times as sluggish. It takes longer to switch between rows, to load episode information, to bring up and enter the search...its ridiculous.
base shagohod
Member
RedAssedApe
Banned
Except for some of us who rarely have our PS3s on. We are lazy and rather access it through XBL rather than starting up another console.
Netflix has been a buggy mess lately. I've been using my PS3 and the fast forward and rewind buttons stop working completely. It's not the PS3 since local videos work fine.
On another note, Sony must have paid quite a bit for console excusive 1080p since it's still PS3 only after so long.
Awesome Animals
Member
Hmm...I really like it. At least when watching television shows. If want to rewatch some Parks & Rec it is easier to pick a season and then episode instead of scrolling through one list of the show. Also, I like that selecting the show will start playing the episode you are on. And the option to immediately go to the next episode once the credits start. I agree that the whole "shelf" look of the UI sucks though, but that isn't enough to get upset with. People are just resistant to change.
ii Stryker
Banned
Given the success of streaming services like Netflix and the decline of cable subscriptions because of it, my guess is it won't be long until HBO allows for direct billing.
Except for some of us who rarely have our PS3s on. We are lazy and rather access it through XBL rather than starting up another console.
So the shitty experience is less of an inconvenience than reaching out for another remote to enjoy a superior browsing experience? I can't imagine ANYONE is that lazy. You'd literally have to be either batshit insane, or not own a PS3.
Ever since PS3 got Netflix, I haven't used it on my 360 once. There's no reason to! The PS3 app is leagues better.
panama chief
Member
i like it. finally i can see other shows. netflix before this was "search, party, whats on your queue". im not gonna go behind my pc everytime i want to queue shit up.
how the hell was i supposed to find new shit? and now i can see the shows with captions? YESSSS!! fuck the guys complaining about the UI. its better than it was before. when will you guys be happy?
how the hell was i supposed to find new shit? and now i can see the shows with captions? YESSSS!! fuck the guys complaining about the UI. its better than it was before. when will you guys be happy?
Looking at YouTube videos, it's definitely a nicer interface. Still, it isn't superior enough to turn off your 360 and start up the PS3 if you're already on the 360. The 360 app is still functional.
Wait did you seriously only have those 3 categories before? I had that happen to me once or twice before, but it was a glitch or something because normally all the genre categories showed up.
dehydratedbabies
Member
This new UI absolutely hinders usability. These are the most egregious problems:
1. Scrolling is now unquestionably slower. It takes about 50% longer to scroll through queues.
2. Movies and TV shows begin playing automatically, without request. Movie and TV show descriptions can't be read and episode lists can't be browsed without this happening. Users are forced to pause something they didn't start.
Additional issues:
- Cover artwork is now about 50% smaller, creating more wasted screen real estate.
- Less information is immediately available regarding movies or TV shows, including year of release and expiration date.
Is this the fault of Netflix, Microsoft, or both?
1. Scrolling is now unquestionably slower. It takes about 50% longer to scroll through queues.
2. Movies and TV shows begin playing automatically, without request. Movie and TV show descriptions can't be read and episode lists can't be browsed without this happening. Users are forced to pause something they didn't start.
Additional issues:
- Cover artwork is now about 50% smaller, creating more wasted screen real estate.
- Less information is immediately available regarding movies or TV shows, including year of release and expiration date.
Is this the fault of Netflix, Microsoft, or both?
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
I disagree, they improved it a lot. I like the subtitles and the ability to see more options at once when I am browsing.
One device is already on, so I use that one. Switching to an entirely different system just to start up the same app? Even with the steps backwards made in the new 360 Netflix app, no UI is worth that level of inconvenience. If the 360 is on, I use that one. If the PS3 is on, I use that one.
base shagohod
Member
Except for some of us who rarely have our PS3s on. We are lazy and rather access it through XBL rather than starting up another console.
Too lazy to, say, press the PS button on your dualshock, or any button on the bluetooth remote?
Agreed.
edit:
I guess it comes down to if you think using the better app is worth it, and in most cases, hells yeah it is.
Dark Octave
Banned
Same here. Managed to get a couple of episodes of The Office season 7 in last night but that damn 'trying to start before you even select anything' shit has got to go. I do like how seasons are broken up now though.
RedAssedApe
Banned
I'd be all up for it if it was like around $10. Until then...I'm not doubling my Time Warner Cable bill just to watch HBO.
You'd be surprised how lazy some of us are. But in all seriousness...I don't think the Netflix app on 360 is shitty enough for me to have to power up my PS3 just to watch a movie when my 360 is already on. The UI needs definite improvements and is a step down in some aspects but its not unusable as so many people are trying to claim.
flyinpiranha
Member
If you can name a better streaming service with no commercials I'm all ea... eyes.
I'd be all up for it if it was like around $10. Until then...I'm not doubling my Time Warner Cable bill just to watch HBO.
So true. I just cancelled my digital cable and HBO but was contemplating keeping it to try HBO go, but my bill would have been 130.00 a month compared to the 60.00 I'm now paying for internet and basic cable.
Would love it standalone like a Netflix subscription though!
chaostrophy
Member
Wow, I had no idea Netflix has that. I've wanted to watch Kiriya's Goemon for ages, but the dub is sooo bad.
I haven't played any tv episodes yet, but if you can select episodes while you are playing the current one, that is pretty cool. Kind of annoying that it autostarts, but it doesn't slow down the interface so being able to select a new episode wouldn't be hindered by the video in the background.
Wait... xbox users didn't have this before? Sorry, I stopped paying for XBL a while ago so I don't know, I kind of assumed that they updated it around the same time the PS3 got it. Very glad I stopped paying a premium for... whatever the hell this is.
The Faceless Master
Member
i thought that was the best thing ever! i mean, why would i not want to start from the start of a show?
Yeah, might switch over to my PS3. I coddle the thing (80GB with BC), but this is ridiculous.
The Faceless Master
Member
well, for like $80 a month (or however much it costs to get Cable + HBO), it should be at least 8x as good!
Old Gimlet Eyes
Member
Before new netflix app, I was watching Deep Space Nine with glorious full screen. After the update and the new app, I now get black bars. Fuck you new netflix app!
XANDER CAGE
Member
Do you charge kids 5 bucks to watch TV?
DR3AM
Member
and how does that make the new app better? no one is complaining about the price, the new UI sucks is the point
wasn't re: new app, was re: selection mini discussion.
You say this, yet Hulu+ continues to be a mess on 360.
Moconews.net said:
Source: Moconews
Find and dandy if every cable provider offered it. I'd subscribe to HBO if the cable provider here was in the 21st Century and had this But nope, only the largest of the large cable providers will offer this stuff.
this times a million. Also kids generally don't have our inflated sense of entitlement. Took my son about 30 seconds to adjust to the new format
I don't mind the new changes, except for one thing.
I can't play from the beginning anymore. My daughter will start watching something and change her mind or something and later wants to watch the movie she started earlier.
I have to rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end. And I can't fast forward unattended, because it'll stop a minute or two before it ends.
I can't play from the beginning anymore. My daughter will start watching something and change her mind or something and later wants to watch the movie she started earlier.
I have to rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end. And I can't fast forward unattended, because it'll stop a minute or two before it ends.