Sony Blocks Netflix Movies On Xbox 360

[pirate_wezza]

It's a shame if things are going to start going this way.

I thought it was hilarious when I bought my original Xbox and hooked it up to my Sony TV. Even better was hooking up my PSP to my 360 to stream music off of it.

My 360 and PS3 live in harmony too. The controllers even cuddle up together when im finished with them....they spoon! adorable.

 

[Pigeon_Grenade]

Dear Sony,

The Windows Operating system has undergone a recent update that will require corrective action on the part of some of our vendors. Sony DVD-RW, HD Monitors, and other peripheral devices will need to undergo a dedicated firmware update in order to interact with Windows based PCs. This issue cannot be corrected within Windows, so this will require a recall to be issued on all of your products.

In addition, we regret to inform you that we will not be renewing the license agreement to provide the OS for your Vaio line of PCs and Desktops.

Thank you very much, Microsoft Vendor Relations.

PS. Payback is a B****.

ya this seems most likely to happen out of all choices

unless Microsoft takes a high road

 

[Riicek]

Gloves off. This is going to get nasty. I wouldn't be surprised if Sony finds it has licensing issues with their office PCs!

This. Honestly, I don't really see how this can be that smart of a movie on Sony's part. I don't really think they have much to lose by allowing Xbox/Netflix subscriber's access to their movies, but peeving off the company controlling the most used OS in the world over something petty like this could probably have some dire ramifications.

 

[TsunamiWombat]

Oh snap! You just got served Microsoft! Now you gotta Dance back so it can be on!

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

Wait wait wait...
So M$ paying off studios like Square Enix, and RockStar, so they can make Exclusive GAMES into Multi-Platform Titles isn't a 'petty move', but Sony making there 'movies' that they OWN the intelictual rights to, ISN'T?!

Sony have been using their bottomless pockets for years, poaching developers and titles from the Sega and Nintendo platforms when it was just them. Now that Microsoft is in the game their bullying tactics are matched pound for pound.

So many people keep saying Sony has been fighting dirty for years, would you mind giving some actual examples to that?

Wish you would have asked me years ago when it was actually happening; my memory barely stretches a week. Pretty sure Squaresoft is one example (funny now that Microsoft are throwing money at Square Enix to move them away from Sony). They actually poached a few from Nintendo. Electronic Arts I think was another one (although the way Sega handled development with the Saturn it kinda strained the relationship between the two of them). EA don't really need anyone these days.

 

[TsunamiWombat]

Sony fighting dirty?

Well...their first console was originally supposed to be NINTENDO'S. That count?

 

[stompy]

This isn't going to end pretty... though, it will make for some good entertainment. Popcorn, anyone?

 

[Blind0bserver]

I'm not especially surprised by this move. Since the rise of the DVD, Sony has basically dominated all forms of circular disc-based media and it's various deviations (including Netflix or at least it's physical content), so using their brand licensing to essentially blacklist their competition from receiving their content is, actually, pretty damn clever. Sure, it comes off as a bit of a dick move and as a little underhanded, but it is a pretty smart tactical move.

For the life of me, I can't think of any feasible or practical retaliation along these lines that Microsoft can fire back that them. Sony mainly deals with media and devices that can play it, so Microsoft can't really reach out and touch them on their turf, or at least not easily. So, if anyone has a suggestion for Microsoft's retaliation that is possible, realistic, and of course legal, feel free to chime in.

 

[perfectimo]

Sony fighting dirty?

Well...their first console was originally supposed to be NINTENDO'S. That count?

That's what I was going to say but if I remember right it was Nintendo who made their enemy. I think it was something like they wanted 40% profit of each game or something. I'll be back... later.

 

[TsunamiWombat]

Sony fighting dirty?

Well...their first console was originally supposed to be NINTENDO'S. That count?

That's what I was going to say but if I remember right it was Nintendo who made their enemy. I think it was something like they wanted 40% profit of each game or something. I'll be back... later.

There was blow offs on either side. I think it was one of those situations where both companies performed some asshattery, split up, and Sony reamed Nintendo- Nintendo then panicked and rushed out a new console without the CD system it was GOING to have and spent the next 2 or so generations hanging on white knuckled while sega died and Microsoft came into the ring, until they finally pulled themselves up over the ledge with the Wii

 

[perfectimo]

Dear Sony,

The Windows Operating system has undergone a recent update that will require corrective action on the part of some of our vendors. Sony DVD-RW, HD Monitors, and other peripheral devices will need to undergo a dedicated firmware update in order to interact with Windows based PCs. This issue cannot be corrected within Windows, so this will require a recall to be issued on all of your products.

In addition, we regret to inform you that we will not be renewing the license agreement to provide the OS for your Vaio line of PCs and Desktops.

Thank you very much, Microsoft Vendor Relations.

PS. Payback is a B****.

ya this seems most likely to happen out of all choices

unless Microsoft takes a high road

I can't remember the exact name but I am almost certain this breaks laws to do with fair competition between companies, like how a supermarket chain can't move next door to your local deli and half the price of the meat next door until the deli moves.

 

[thebobmaster_v1legacy]

Wait wait wait...
So M$ paying off studios like Square Enix, and RockStar, so they can make Exclusive GAMES into Multi-Platform Titles isn't a 'petty move', but Sony making there 'movies' that they OWN the intelictual rights to, ISN'T?!

Sony have been using their bottomless pockets for years, poaching developers and titles from the Sega and Nintendo platforms when it was just them. Now that Microsoft is in the game their bullying tactics are matched pound for pound.

So many people keep saying Sony has been fighting dirty for years, would you mind giving some actual examples to that?

Well, a few years back, there was an issue with CD's produced by Sony BMG. Apparently, when put in a computer, it gave Sony access to all of the data inside of it messed up the computer (sorry, misread the article). Linky. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_BMG_CD_copy_prevention_scandal]

 

[DeadlyYellow]

What a load of Bovine Scat. Sony should've thought of this idea first on their PS3. Too bad Microsoft has been ahead of Sony in almost every console innovation for a few years now.

Except... you know.... backwards compatibility, reliable hardware, workable handheld that works in junction with console...

And they both fall behind Nintendo.

 

[Zac_Dai]

Microsoft and Sony are just as bad as each other when it comes down to it. Microsoft isn't innovative or original in the slightest, they just happen to have the money to polish other peoples ideas into something workable.

 

[thebobmaster_v1legacy]

What a load of Bovine Scat. Sony should've thought of this idea first on their PS3. Too bad Microsoft has been ahead of Sony in almost every console innovation for a few years now.

are you on crack?
name me one thing microsoft has ever come up with that hasnt been previously done?

Apart from the aforementioned Live?

Hard Drives
Media Streaming
Wireless Controllers (granted Wavebird beats MS here)
In build Voice Comms?

Sony really haven't done anything innovative in a while. They've made alot of optimisations on existing tech however.

Actually, I checked the dates. PS2 network adapter came first. But Dreamcast beat them both.

 

[Blind0bserver]

Dear Sony,

The Windows Operating system has undergone a recent update that will require corrective action on the part of some of our vendors. Sony DVD-RW, HD Monitors, and other peripheral devices will need to undergo a dedicated firmware update in order to interact with Windows based PCs. This issue cannot be corrected within Windows, so this will require a recall to be issued on all of your products.

In addition, we regret to inform you that we will not be renewing the license agreement to provide the OS for your Vaio line of PCs and Desktops.

Thank you very much, Microsoft Vendor Relations.

PS. Payback is a B****.

ya this seems most likely to happen out of all choices

unless Microsoft takes a high road

I can't remember the exact name but I am almost certain this breaks laws to do with fair competition between companies, like how a supermarket chain can't move next door to your local deli and half the price of the meat next door until the deli moves.

Exactly. I can't think of a damn thing that Microsoft could do in retaliation that would actually be legal.