Netflix Offers Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound via PlayStation 3

Now you can combine the convenience of Netflix streaming movies with the realism and impact of surround sound. Netflix has chosen Dolby® Digital Plus to deliver 5.1-channel audio to a growing library of TV shows and movies streamed instantly over the Internet. The Sony® PlayStation®3 is the first device to support this capability.

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Watch content as often as you want, anytime you want 

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Netflix App on PlayStation3

To enable Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound when instantly streaming TV shows and movies from Netflix, you'll need the new Netflix application for the PlayStation 3. Find it under the Video icon and the What's New icon when you turn on your PlayStation 3, and simply install it from there.

The new app eliminates the streaming disc and offers a completely redesigned interface to make searching and navigating easy.

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Dolby Digital Plus Completes Your Online Experience

Dolby Digital Plus provides compelling, discrete multichannel surround sound that defines high-fidelity audio. It opens up an authentic theatrical experience when you watch movies and TV shows on your 5.1-channel home theater system.

Together with Netflix, Dolby Digital Plus changes the way you experience online entertainment. 

Delivers 5.1 channels of cinematic surround sound

Ensures that you’ll hear audio just as the movie or TV director intended

Conveys the full power and emotional impact of the program

Takes full advantage of your home theater's capabilities

Find out more about Dolby Digital Plus.