Will Netflix carry 3d blurays?

My guess, once the 3D version becomes "the disc", they'll be more likely to.

I don't see them replacing existing editions of movies they have in 2D any time soon, though. They don't even offer all the movies in 2D BD that are available at this point.

It seems likely to me that eventually blu-ray movies with 3D will only have one disc at retail. It includes both the 3d and non-3d versions (as the 3D discs have now), and will include the extras/bonuses found on the regular disc. Instead, they may drop a few of the language tracks to make room for the 3D version, and they'll have more international SKU's rather than having one SKU for 3D and on SKU for 2D.

Could be years before this happens though. But if (when) it happens, you'll be able to get the 3D versions from Netflix or any other rental channel, because it will be the only version available.

My question would be can the 3D version of a movie be streamed through Netflix? Or could a 3D version be purchased through the Playstation Network video service?

Sure - if it is converted to one of the frame compatible 3D formats.

As a 1080x24P 3D frame packed? I doubt it.

I suspect that Netflix will add 3D BDs as a rental option next year if 3DTV sales are good this Holiday season. They might add a premium to the rental due to their wholesale cost being higher.

What about the "double-wide" SbS (3840x1080), such as the resolutions sent over the internet now via WMV. I'm sure Netflix could do that, but the more interesting question is what happens to artifacting when losing connection speed? Could the artifacting be replicated on both sides of the frame in the same spot, to avoid eye-strain?

Now that I think about it, 3D streaming is probably a bad idea, yea? Theres a few problems that would probably lead to bad PQ and eye-strain.

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I will just go to the theater till they do. I just can't see spending 40 plus dollars on a movie that I might watch a couple of times...

Just got off the phone with Netflix. Zero 3D movies available. No upcoming info.

There's really not much to carry.

Netflix just started offering BD not that long ago and the format has been out for some time .. doubful 3-D will be available any time in the near future ..

They do, at least the two that are domestically available at retail (CWACOM and Monster House).

However IMO it's not worth it for Netflix to buy only the 3D version of a movie (if it also has the 2D version) as it will only cause confusion to those that have no idea how 3D works (which my guess is the vast majority of the netflix customers).

For this reason Netflix would need to implement a system where a user would opt-in to 3D like you do for Blu Ray. But the problem with this is that there are so few users in their customer base, it wouldn't make sense for them to buy 3D versions just for 3D customers as it would be cost prohibitive, unless they charged a large sum for 3D (which IMO wouldn't be worth it because of the lack of content currently).

Basically we will just have to be patient and wait for more widespread adaption. You're an early adapter, you'll just have to fork over 27.99+ if you want a disk with 3D on it.

I have asked several times at Blockbuster about their carrying 3D Bluray in the stores. None of the clerks have any idea. Given that BB is trying to differentiate itself from Netflix (by getting new BD discs on date of retail release rather than a month later like Netflix) I am hoping that they might get a few discs in just for bragging rights.

Why it's true that the if netflix stocked 3d disks that also had the 2d version and rented these out to all customers it would lessen the cost then stocking both. However there would be a level of confusion with a lot of the customers which would cause Netflix problems.

Why you and I may think it's not hard to choose which version you want to play and start it, many people that don't have 3D setups would choose the 3D version, and when it doesn't play think there is something wrong with the disc.

I don't see confusion as an issue; they do the same for DVD and br now.

The bigger issue is netflix slowly killing the physical media method for delivery.

You are absolutely right .. for some odd reason, I had Redbox on the brain .. I will now have my daily dose of ADD medication ..

The only way you get Blu-Ray is if you opt in. Therefore the customer is specifically saying they want it.

If Netflix shipped out the same disk to both 3D and 2D customers. Then the 2D customer will have an option to select that they want to watch the 3D version, which won't work, and they may in turn go back to Netflix complaining.

Right, but this is the old style which most people are familiar with, and the content will play. So when the user sees the red/green, they get what's going on.

Full 3D will simply not play if chosen from the menu. Now the disc may saw that the user may not have the right equipment, but this isn't to say that the user won't be confused while they are wearing their red/green glasses.

It may be on the customer, but if I were Netflix I'd be worried about confusing a large percentage of my subscriber base, and then paying my customer support representives to field calls explaining what 3DTVs, Active Shutter glasses, 3D BluRay players, etc. are.

You have to realize that the average Netflix subscriber isn't as knowledgable as the average AVS user when it comes to CE.

I would love to see Netflix rent 3DBR so I wouldn't have to buy it... I just don't see it as a viable company decision for Netflix right now until adaption increases drastically.

Still dont see the issue; opt in for 3d

Yes, but if you opt-in for 3D, then Netflix has to purchase 3D blu rays and only send them to those who opted in. This then goes back to buying special disks just for a exteremly small set of users thus making it cost prohibitive.

As of now yes but it absolutely no different to their blu-Ray deployment.. It's a none issue.

Why is the cost any different buying 200,00 discs for 200,000 users vs 20,000,000 discs for 20,000,000 users?

Because there is a premium on 3D discs.

This is my whole argument... you can't go with 2d/3d hybrid disks, and just buy the same quantity, because of user confusion. You can't buy 3d discs only for those who opt-in because of the premium cost.

And if you did have an opt-in option right now and charge a premium, users would do it for a couple months until they saw all the 3DBRs out there, and then opt-out.

Comparing the BluRay/3D Blu transition to the DVD/BluRay transition at this point...

If everyone paid the premium price for every 3D disc in Netflix's inventory, that would cover the cost of the discs, even if most were to opt out after renting all the discs. IMO the real issue is that Netflix is not inclined to take any risk now that they have a monopoly.

If I was a customer that had zero interest in 3D, I know I wouldn't be happy if I was subsidizing the 3D customers...

We just have to be patient, once the install base becomes larger and the demand is there Netflix will carry them.