Brand New Netflix App for the Xbox 360's Kinect - Details Inside

 Netflix revealed Wednesday, that they had just released a brand new version of its movie-streaming app for the Xbox 360, using Kinect voice and motion gestures as an optional interface.

Along with this application comes new partnerships like ESPN, MSNBC, and Vudu, and many others. Netflix also said that it has added 720p-quality HD (bandwidth allowing) and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Adaptive streaming will optimize the picture for the available bandwidth, the company said.

On the surface, the Netflix app offers what the company called a "better browse experience," with three times more titles showcased on the screen. (A screenshot provided by Netflix showed eight across.) Netflix also promised a "richer play experience that includes access to audio and subtitle settings, ratings capability, episode selection, and related title suggestions while you play for a more integrated experience".

The voice and gestures have been heavily integrated into Netflix, allowing users to search via voice, rather than clumsily inputting a movie selection using the on-screen keyboard.

 Netflix on Xbox 360 is now available in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia as Xbox Gold Live is now available in these territories, Netflix said. Portuguese language commands are not supported. Xbox Gold Live, a Netflix unlimited streaming membership and a high-speed internet connection are required to stream Netflix.