Netflix has launched a film and TV-show streaming service for the PlayStation 3.

The subscription service allows you to rent as many movies and programmes as you like each month and also ropes you into Netflix’s established DVDs-by-post service.

Sadly, the streaming service is currently only available in North America, priced at $9 (£5/€6) per month. Formal plans to stream the service into Blighty haven’t been confirmed.

To get the service running on your North American PS3 you’ll first have to apply to Netflix online for a free “instant streaming disc”. ®

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