Netflix is probably one of the most popular video streaming services in the entire world. With its library of instantly viewable TV shows and Hollywood movies, fanatics and casual watchers alike have found a lot to enjoy in this pioneer video streaming site. With its limitless device support, Netflix is pretty much able to be with you at all times whether its non your smart phone, tablet, or game console. Still you might be interested to know that it is in fact Sony's machine that ranks at the top of all these non-PC pieces of hardware.

Back when Netflix streaming first appeared on the PS3, it was somewhat of a wash. Unlike Microsoft's Xbox 360 which had a designated app, Sony fans would have to keep track of a Netflix disc that they would insert in their system every time they wanted to watch something. It certainly worked, but over time data on the media would commonly get corrupted making the service unusable. To their credit, replacements could be made and shipped instantly, but it just wasn't super ideal.

That was of course until 2010 when we were introduced to the PS3's standalone application. Over the past few years, it has surpassed all other gaming machines by being the first to try out many of the service's more advanced features including 1080p, second screen controls, and even subtitles. These advancements plus a few more have allowed both Sony and Netflix to proudly announce that it this console is indeed the most popular non-PC device to use Netflix. In fact Reed Hastings even went as far to admit that over some periods PS3 viewers counted  higher than computers. Not too bad for initially lagging behind the competition.

Are you using PS3 to stream your Netflix?

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