Netflix and Xbox 360 Gold Membership: A Match Made in Heaven

I am an avid gamer and I love watching movies. So, when I found out that I can combine the two, I didn't know what to do with myself! I am talking about Netflix and how it is compatible with my Xbox 360 gold membership. Before I explain how great it is to have these two subscriptions together, I will first discuss them individually.

An Xbox 360 gold membership allows people to connect with each other and play games together. For example, if I don't want to play a game by myself and my husband is not home, I can sign into my account and play with other people instead. This is very fun for games like Left 4 Dead since this game has the option to play against people in a versus mode or play on the same team. A gold membership costs 49.99 a year.

Netflix is a movie rental service that sends DVDs through the mail. I pick the movies I want to see and they mail them to me. Also, I can watch some movies instantly on my computer or on a compatible device. Prices start at 8.99 a month to get unlimited movie rentals and to watch movies instantly. The best part about Netflix is that I can keep the DVDs for as long as I want.

Now, how are these two services connected? My Xbox 360 is a compatible device for Netflix when I have a gold membership! That means I can stream movies straight from my Xbox 360! I don't have to watch the instant movies from my computer. I can turn on my Xbox 360 and watch movies on my TV. This is great when I want to watch an instant movie on Netflix and I want to sit on my couch.

This service has recently improved because I can now search for a movie on Netflix from my Xbox 360. For example, If I wanted to search for a movie on Netflix before this change, I had to do it from my computer. I would pick the movie I want and it would show up on my Xbox 360. Now, I don't have to go to my computer. I can search for a movie from my couch.

If you already have an Xbox 360 gold membership, I strongly recommend getting a Netflix subscription. It is really convenient to be able to watch movies from your Xbox 360. With the new added benefit of being able to search for movies without going to my computer, it has taken this partnership to the next level. Spending a few extra dollars a month on my Netflix subscription is worth every penny!