A new Netflix survey posted by Engadget suggests that the company may be looking into streaming support for the PlayStation 3. It asks how likely users would be to utilize streaming Netflix movies on the system for a one-time cost of $9.99 for a an “Instant Streaming Disc.” This is very similar to the recent report of a Wii survey, which also asked about a required disc for the functionality. This doesn’t mean that streaming is necessarily coming to either console, but we know that Netflix wants to use consoles and set top boxes to get into as many homes as possible.

The feature has been very popular on the Xbox 360, and no doubt profitable to Netflix itself, as well as enhancing the image of the 360. Just a few months ago, Sony’s John Koller said there are no plans to bring the functionality to the PlayStation 3. “We’ve concentrated most of our efforts on our download service, both rentals and downloads of movies and TV shows,” he said. “Our efforts will continue to be there, because our customers want to own the content.” He went on to say there’s “no difference” between streaming on the PC and on the 360, and said it has caused confusion among consumers. It would be a strange move for Netflix to be investigating the possibility if talks with Sony had already given them the cold shoulder. Koller’s sentiments may not last if Netflix comes with a profitable plan to offer streaming.