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Tuesday, November 11 2008, 06:00 PM

Xbox & Netflix Setup—Fast. Easy. With Quick Help if You Need It

From the New Xbox Experience House Party Event

It’s fast and easy to transform your TV into “movie central.”  Just follow these simple steps.

Xbox Upgrade
  • Before Wednesday, November 19th: Ensure your Xbox 360 is connected to the Internet and set up your Xbox LIVE Gold membership.
  • On Wednesday, November 19th:  Turn on your Xbox 360 which should automatically connect to Xbox LIVE and notify you of a needed system update.  Accept the update. When it’s fully downloaded, your console will reboot and you’ll be ready to jump into the New Xbox Experience.

For help with any aspect of your Xbox Upgrade:  Call 1-800-4MY-XBOX or go online to the Xbox website.

Netflix Membership
In order to have any of 12,000 movies and TV episodes streamed directly to your TV, you’ll need to be a Netflix member.  As a host for a New Xbox Experience House Party you qualify for a FREE 2-week trial membership.

To activate your Netflix membership, follow these simple steps:

  • Turn on your Xbox 360.
  • Go to the Video Marketplace channel in the New Xbox Live Experience.
  • Select the Netflix channel.
  • Instructions will load explaining how to activate the two week Netflix membership and how to link it to your Xbox LIVE account.  
Need more help?  Call 1-866-716-0414.

 

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welchalynn said...

I also treid to set this up and must have a credit card.... guess i'll get one in the am..... other than that this is great!!!!!

Thursday, November 20 2008, 08:37 PM

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welchalynn said...

I also treid to set this up and must have a credit card.... guess i'll get one in the am..... other than that this is great!!!!!

Thursday, November 20 2008, 08:37 PM

 

albertaeb said...

Hi, we tried to sign up for the free 2 week netflix trial and you need a credit card to do so, even for the trial. I called netflix to find out if we could pay any other way. they said you can do the prepaid visa cards that you buy in the store. So friday I am getting one and signing up for a month to see how it works. That way if we don't like it then there is nothing to loose. Just sign up for the cheapest one to be able to do streaming with. I think it is 8.99.

I even contacted xbox to see if you could pay with xbox points. You can't right now but they said that it would be a good idea. They would get lots more costumer's that way, especially collage students.
I can't wait to try this tomorrow.
Alberta

Thursday, November 20 2008, 02:44 PM

 

goofyamkim said...

All set-up with netflix and everything works on my tv. This is neat to be able to watch on the tv-instead of the computer screen. Thanks again!

Thursday, November 20 2008, 10:08 AM

 

kmayall said...

I encountered the same problem with netflix when I tried to set it up last night. When I went to the netflix website the reason they gave was because I was a previous netflix member! So I am not eligible for the free trial! I contacted house party but, have not heard anything yet. I would definately like to see how the netflix streaming works befor I purchase a membership especially since I had problems with netflix in the past. Anyone have any advice?

Thursday, November 20 2008, 09:38 AM

 

Ajosephson said...

Someone please help. We are having the same problemas housers4. We are being told we are not elligible for the the free 2 week trial. What are we doing wrong?

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 07:35 PM

 

housers4 said...

We got the xbox live update today, but are being told we are not eligible for the 2 week free trial from netflix. I have called both netflix (twice!) and houseparty and nobdoy can help me. Netflix claims to not even know about houseparty and what is happening with the xbox live party, etc. and houseparty told me they didn't have an answer and I should call back tomorrow!!!

Is anyone else having this issue or know how I can work around it?

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 05:47 PM

 

boudmel said...

Awesome :) We are all upgraded and ready to go -this was so easy to do. I can't wait til we host the party.

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 02:50 PM

 

mrsbelt said...

So does anyone want to join me as a friend on live? if so my gamertag ID is

mrsbelt

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 12:27 PM

 

pennydan said...

Thank you kaiasmama!! It worked this morning. All set-up and ready to go! Everyone is excited...Surprise gift not known yet. hehehe

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 10:33 AM

 

unicorninlove said...

I had also gotten the e-mail saying if you didn't get your package please reply...when I did she sent me the tracking number for my package.

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 10:06 AM

 

SharonRohr said...

Guess I should have read further before replying. Thanks Unicornlove. Makes sense. :)

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 09:26 AM

 

SharonRohr said...

Okay, I got the e-mail re: gamertag id's too. I didn't even know ours. I asked DH, he gave it to me, and I replied to the mail. But I had also gotten an e-mail from that same person saying if I had not received my package yet to please reply. Hmmm. It looked "official" and I didn't think anything of it. But like another poster said, as long as we don't give out any passwords.

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 09:25 AM

 

unicorninlove said...

Just put code in, all set with netflix, yeah!

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 08:56 AM

 

unicorninlove said...

I did the update, but can't put in the code for netflix, yet. They have a message saying: Device activation is temporarily unavailable. Please try again in 2 hours. Guess I'll have to try, again, before going to class.

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 08:13 AM

 

unicorninlove said...

The e-mail is legit and house party just wants to make sure everyone is on live.

It's probably another way for them to see who is actually going to use the products and also so they know who hadn't gotten their main package, if anyone hasn't gotten theirs yet.

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 08:10 AM

 

cupcakecuttie said...

Yeah!!! Its almost netflix time!!!! No more going to the mail box except for the freebies...LOL Have a great party!

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 01:39 AM

 

kaiasmama said...

pennydan,

You won't be able to set up Netflix on your XBox until after you get the New XBox Experience system update (on the 19th). At that point the Netflix channel will be available (as I understand it)!

And the surprise was totally unexpected and awesome! We already broke it in (errrr...had to make sure everything worked for the party...yeah, that's it!) and had a blast! I'd played a version of Scene It on XBox at a friend's house and this new one was ever better. YAY!

Wednesday, November 19 2008, 01:12 AM

 

Serenity said...

I just called HouseParty and they said that the email that everyone is receiving is LEGITIMATE. Please respond accordingly :)

Tuesday, November 18 2008, 01:49 PM

 

pennydan said...

Is anyone else having a problem with Netflix? Can't get it setup on the XBOX thru the Marketplace. Hmmmm

Tuesday, November 18 2008, 01:32 PM

 

kkraus said...

I got an email from someone wanting my gamer tag I.D. Is this legit??? The webite or paperwork never mentioned this.

Tuesday, November 18 2008, 10:47 AM

 

pennydan said...

I've been told by the help desk there is no worry on that e-mail. Who knows! Just don't give a PW and you should be fine. Have fun on Nov 22!!!!!

Tuesday, November 18 2008, 10:39 AM

 

DaniHan said...

I also received an email from a person that doesn't seem to be affiliated with House Party or XBox, this is what it said "We are still missing your gamertag ids, we need this information as it ensures us that you are connected to Xbox Live. Please respond back with your full name and gamertag id by this Wednesday, the 19th. Thank you for your cooperation" It seems a little fishy. I advise everyone NOT TO GIVE OUT THIS INFO unless we hear from HouseParty/XBOX. I'm contacting houseparty about the email.

Tuesday, November 18 2008, 09:14 AM

 

mintaka said...

We're in! Yay!!

Monday, November 17 2008, 11:48 PM

 

jennyfur said...

I received that email as well and immediately thought it sounded fishy and did not respond. MS already knows if I'm connected to xbox live or not, and has my full name.

Monday, November 17 2008, 11:29 PM

 

zoeytrevor said...

I got that email too and I answered it! I sure hope it is legit!

Monday, November 17 2008, 11:18 PM

 

readinggirl said...

I too received several emails from this person. I googled her and she works for a company called Projectline Services. It appears they are a strategic marketing firm. Their website shows that they have done work for Microsoft in the past.

Monday, November 17 2008, 11:02 PM

 

Serenity said...

JUST FYI...I received an email today from a person that doesn't seem to be affiliated with House Party or XBox, this is what it said

"We are still missing your gamertag ids, we need this information as it ensures us that you are connected to Xbox Live.

Please respond back with your full name and gamertag id by this Wednesday, the 19th. Thank you for your cooperation"


I am pretty sure this is someone trying to hack into EVERYONE'S accounts. I advise everyone NOT TO GIVE OUT THIS INFO unless we hear from HouseParty/XBOX.

I'm contacting houseparty tomorrow by phone about the email.


Monday, November 17 2008, 10:29 PM

 

oceanana said...

I still have not recieved my pacage

Monday, November 17 2008, 04:03 PM

 

HOPEGARCIA said...

SWEET!! I love the packages! The surprise one was a great bonus! So happy I got picked for this party! Cant wait to play SCENE IT!

Monday, November 17 2008, 03:54 PM

 

pennydan said...

A little confusing here. I need a kid to set this up. giggles

Monday, November 17 2008, 01:13 PM

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