Netflix launches in the UK and Ireland

[xxMATTGxx]

Netflix finally has some good news to start 2012 after a rocky 2011. The streaming movie and TV show service is now available for residents of the UK and Ireland. Users in both countries can check out the streaming video service for free for one month. After that pricing in the UK will be 5.99 pounds per month and 6.99 euros in Ireland.

Netflix's streaming service has thousands of movies and TV shows available at launch for its new territories, including the BBC, All3Media, Channel 4's 4oD and various Hollywood movie studios. PC and Mac users can watch the service and Netflix apps should now be available for owners of the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii game consoles in those countries. Owners of iOS and Android-based smartphones and tablets can also download Netflix apps for the UK and Ireland.

While Netflix basically launched the streaming video business in the US several years ago, it will face some established competition in the UK and Ireland markets. Lovefilm, which is owned by Amazon, already offers its own streaming video service for 9.99 pounds a month. It also has signed a deal to show BBC programming on its service, along with shows from ITV. It will be interesting to see how Netflix deals with an already established company in such a big market.

http://www.neowin.net/news/netflix-launches-in-the-uk-and-ireland


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Thought I would post this here as it's most suited in the TV/Film section. You can get a 1 month free trial by going to: www.netflix.com

[Chippiewill]

I was looking at their website yesterday hoping that they'd launch soon, and now they have! Signing up for the free month now, although the scumbags are doing the terribly american "require card at signup" trick.

[xxMATTGxx]

I was looking at their website yesterday hoping that they'd launch soon, and now they have! Signing up for the free month now, although the scumbags are doing the terribly american "require card at signup" trick.

I did notice that but it says we cancel at any time though which is a good thing! :P

[Chippiewill]

The selection they have on there is a little 'meh' when compared with lovefilm.

[xxMATTGxx]

The selection they have on there is a little 'meh' when compared with lovefilm.

Yeah suppose so but then again I've never used lovefilm so I can't really comment on it. I've watched two films on it already and they pretty good and the streaming is good quality also. I guess they will get better over time though!

[Eoin247]

About time! Now hopefully they'll bring the service onto 3DS like they have in the USA.

[dirrty]

The selection they have on there is a little 'meh' when compared with lovefilm.
yeah, i was gonna go for it yesterday until i saw what was available, lol'd and closed the webpage.

[iBlueBox]

So, Netflix has now launched in the UK.

Subscription is £6 a month,

Is it worth buying?

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[Recursion]

Try it, there's a one month trial.

I like it, but the quality is kinda meh.

[iBlueBox]

Try it, there's a one month trial.

I like it, but the quality is kinda meh.

Is there much content though?

[Mark]

I think I'll give it a try once there has been more content added since its pretty limited and outdated at the moment

[xxMATTGxx]

Try it, there's a one month trial.

I like it, but the quality is kinda meh.

https://account.netflix.com/VideoQuality

If you haven't already.


Is there much content though?

I would expect it to improve over time.

[Chris]

Oooh good news, I might give it a go. :D

[Recursion]

Bit odd they're missing major titles like Family Guy, How I Met Your Mother and stuff like that.

[J0SH]

I always envied the Americans for having Netflix. Now I can enjoy it on my Xbox. Woop.

[iBlueBox]

Bit odd they're missing major titles like Family Guy, How I Met Your Mother and stuff like that.

I was thinking, the majority of content on there from British Shows on there,

you can get on BBC iPlayer , 4oD , Itv player act

[Andii]

HAHAHA woop woop :) :) just downloaded it on xbox

[GoldenMerc]

Thougth Netflix was the site that did the online rentals for xbox games etc too? or is that lovefilm?