With the latest update of the XBox 360, Microsoft enabled the ability to stream movies from Netflix to your gaming console, but is it worth it?

While people have been able to streammovies from the popular video rental service Netflix to their computers, they are trying hard now to get those streamed videos to yur TV.  When Microsoft updated their XBox 360 dashboard in November, they made it possible to stream the videos to your console, and then use that to show the videos on your full-sized TV.  Unable to resist such a convenient way to watch movies, and with a family member about to undergo surgery which will have him on the couch recovering for weeks, we signed up with Netflix to give it a try.

So, how is it?  Let’s break it down:

Pros

• Easy to set up.
• Videos look amazingly clear considering their source.

Cons

• Have to use a computer to add things to your ue before trying to stream them.
• Selection is mostly old or odd ball movies, but with over 12,000 titles there is sure to be something for every one.

We do recommend the service, and considering you can get unlimited streaming for as low as $8.99 a month, and the old television shows selection alone is worth it, we suggest you treat yourself if you don’t already belong!