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Loudninja · Mar 14, 2016

Many of you have been patiently waiting for PlayStation Vue to come to your city, and today we’re pleased to announce that PlayStation Vue is making its nationwide debut. We’re expanding the service to the rest of the U.S. to give our fans a better way to watch popular live and on-demand TV from top networks like AMC, ESPN, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, and more, using PlayStation Vue’s unique streaming features.

We’re kicking off this launch with our new Slim multi-channel plans that are available in the 203 newly launched markets. Here are the prices for these new plans — all are offered with a free seven-day trial.

Access Slim: 55+ channels, including live cable TV, movies, and sports channels for $29.99 per month.

Core Slim: 70+ channels, including all the channels from Access Slim with the addition of national and regional sports networks for $34.99 per month.

Elite Slim: 100+ channels, featuring all the channels from Core Slim with the addition of more top movie and entertainment channels for $44.99 per month.

With an Internet connection and a PlayStation Vue TV-connected device, there are no hidden fees or long-term contracts for PlayStation Vue.

Some of you may be wondering, what’s the difference between Slim and our standard multi-channel plans available in previously launched cities (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, and Miami)? Slim plans are only available in the newly launched markets and will offer all of the same live cable channels as the standard PlayStation Vue plans. However, ABC, FOX and NBC will offer video-on-demand (VOD)-only content. This means you’ll be able to access top network content, including primetime shows, from the three broadcast networks. Most on-demand content will be available within 24 hours after airing. CBS live and on-demand programming will also be added to select cities at a later date.
We’re working to add local broadcast stations to your city, which will add live, local programing to the channel lineup. You can find more information on plans in your city here: www.psvue.com

Users can access PlayStation Vue through PS4, PS3, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire TV Stick, as well as iPad and iPhone through the PlayStation Vue mobile app. Google Chromecast is also supported via compatible iOS devices.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016...-nationwide-starting-at-29-99-in-new-markets/

Comparison from Danthrax:

Danthrax said:
I made an Excel spreadsheet comparing Vue's Access Slim package, Sling's base package and Sling plus two add-on packages (because that would make Sling cost as much as Vue so it might be a better comparison*). It's viewable on my Google Drive here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6P-cfWcPIvmdnhXWjMzTDA0TWM/view?usp=sharing

Red Xes are for channels that all three options have, and blue Xes are for channels that Vue and the $30 "Sling plus two packages" option have. Black Xes are for channels that are exclusive to either Vue or Sling.

*The two Sling packages I chose were Kids Extra and Lifetime Extra, since those two brought Sling in line with Vue the most, channel-wise, for the best comparison.

Danthrax said:
Here's an Excel spreadsheet comparing Vue's Core Slim package (with all the sports channels) with Sling and three comparable add-on packages (Sports, Kids and Lifestyle, specifically), viewable on my Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6P-cfWcPIvmYmNTZE9qOUxzMEU/view?usp=sharing

Both cost $35 per month.

Red Xes denote channels both services offer. Black Xes denote channels exclusive to one service or the other.

[edit] Alternately, you could swap Sling's Kids add-on for the Hollywood Extra add-on, in which you'd have the same number of shared channels with Vue's Core Slim (two, Sundance TV and TCM instead of Disney Junior and Disney XD) but you'd swap three Sling exclusives (BabyTV, DuckTV and Boomerang) for four exclusives (Epix, Epix 2, Epix Hits and Epix Drive-in). So you'd increase the total channels for Sling by one and increase Sling's exclusives by one.

Toki767 · Mar 14, 2016

The Slim packages aren't available in the places that had the beta service?

But what if I'd prefer saving that extra $10 a month and just watching FOX/ABC/NBC over the air?

McDougles · Mar 14, 2016

Too bad it'll probably never come to Canada, because damn, that looks pretty viable.

Boke1879 · Mar 14, 2016

VERY interested in this. I'll wait a bit for impressions but if it's good I'll get rid of cable and definitely get this. I'd be saving a shit ton a month.

Torgo · Mar 14, 2016

It's nice to know that PlayStation listens to our podcast, since we were calling for this last week ;-P

LifEndz · Mar 14, 2016

I just paid for my first month of service. Glad that more people have access to it. Just wish that everyone could take advantage of the 29.99 package.

LegendofDragoonLives · Mar 14, 2016

I have unlimited cap on my data, so this might be worth it to me if it came to Canada.

harSon · Mar 14, 2016

So the expanded markets get a scaled back version of the existing packages?

kennyamr · Mar 14, 2016

Great news.
It's still not a perfect option but it's slowly getting there.

Mindman · Mar 14, 2016

What are the Vue-connected devices? Hoping for Roku, my PS4 is in a different room

EDIT: Users can access PlayStation Vue through PS4, PS3, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire TV Stick, as well as iPad and iPhone through the PlayStation Vue mobile app. Google Chromecast is also supported via compatible iOS devices.

DeepEnigma · Mar 14, 2016

Definitely going to give this a shot. The packages discount with plus is also pleasant.

Will HBO work with this?

5taquitos · Mar 14, 2016

I hope they get an Android app out soon so I can use my Chromecast, I don't have an iOS device.

BadWolf · Mar 14, 2016

McDougles said:
Too bad it'll probably never come to Canada, because damn, that looks pretty viable.

;_;

SunBroDave · Mar 14, 2016

Seriously considering trying this. Comcast has fucked me for the last time.

Moofers · Mar 14, 2016

I'm very interested in seeing the writeups for this. I've cut the cord for over a year now, but my Dad is still on cable and I would love for this to be a real option for him. He really really likes his TV though, so if the on-demand stuff isn't as fleshed out, that could be the dealbreaker. Still excited to see this develop though! I've got my fingers crossed.

Magwik · Mar 14, 2016

Whoa awesome news. Now they just need to get CW on board.

The Lamp · Mar 14, 2016

Now if only I could find an unlimited high speed internet package in my area that isn't bundled with TV and phone.

Does this offer DVR?

androvsky · Mar 14, 2016

Torgo said:
It's nice to know that PlayStation listens to our podcast, since we were calling for this last week ;-P

They only listen to get Stewart in trouble for leaks.

mattp · Mar 14, 2016

uh, i'm in nj and i don't see the access slim option. only core for 39.99 (the cheapest available)

edit: oh...so sony considers me in nyc? lol

Kill3r7 · Mar 14, 2016

$29.99 is a very tempting price.

Toki767 · Mar 14, 2016

harSon said:
So the expanded markets get a scaled back version of the existing packages?

I mean...are live FOX/ABC/NBC really worth the $10/month extra to you? Cause they sure aren't to me. Especially when an OTA antenna does the trick.

Jonboy · Mar 14, 2016

I've had Sling TV since launch and while its price is still the one to beat, I've been pretty disappointed in the streaming quality, frequent buffering, and cutting in/out at times.

I'll probably give PS Vue a shot and see if the quality is better.

benicillin · Mar 14, 2016

Those prices are super tempting, way more competitive than any TV provider in my area.

viHuGi · Mar 14, 2016

Europe?

Omnistalgic · Mar 14, 2016

If only I could get rid of Comcast though. They want to absolutely destroy you with prices if you just want Internet!!

Sheesh -_-

Time to have a 3 hour conversation aka negotiation with them tonight. Sigh

Toki767 · Mar 14, 2016

CBS networks are coming soon it seems.

Boke1879 · Mar 14, 2016

StaticJam said:
Whoa awesome news. Now they just need to get CW on board.

Yup. They need to get CW asap and I'll be all over this. That said does this have Showtime, HBO etc?

J-Skee · Mar 14, 2016

What is going on today? Microsoft announcing cross-play, Vue going nationwide. Am I missing anything?

EDIT: Now if only we could get apps like HBO Now, Starz Play, etc. on the PS4. I really wanna get rid of my cable box.

Magwik · Mar 14, 2016

Boke1879 said:
Yup. They need to get CW asap and I'll be all over this. That said does this have Showtime, HBO etc?

It doesn't need HBO considering it would raise the price by $10 anyways (or close) so you're better off with HBO Now instead

Patapwn · Mar 14, 2016

viHuGi said:
Europe?

Haha very funny

Boke1879 · Mar 14, 2016

J-Skee said:
What is going on today? Microsoft announcing cross-play, Vue going nationwide. Am I missing anything?

I know GDC is this week lol

Boke1879 · Mar 14, 2016

Omnistalgic said:
If only I could get rid of Comcast though. They want to absolutely destroy you with prices if you just want Internet!!

Sheesh -_-

Time to have a 3 hour conversation aka negotiation with them tonight. Sigh

Yea I need to start talking to them if I only want the internet. Fuck Comcast really.

xRaizen · Mar 14, 2016

Doesn't have Univision?

gogosox82 · Mar 14, 2016

Definately interested in this. I think I'll wait for impressions though to see how it works.

Icedburden · Mar 14, 2016

This looks VERY, very good. How does it hold up during 'Walking Dead'?

BigFwoosh · Mar 14, 2016

I see ABC/NBC on demand channels... do those do live TV as well, or is it just the "watch full episodes" sort of thing? I can't get the major networks on an antenna since my apartment complex is made out of lead or something.

Edit: Found my answer: "Slim plans are only available in the newly launched markets and will offer all of the same live cable channels as the standard PlayStation Vue plans. However, ABC, FOX and NBC will offer video-on-demand (VOD)-only content."

MikeE21286 · Mar 14, 2016

I'm absolutely looking into this at $29.99.

Raylan · Mar 14, 2016

YES!
Fucking finally!

D1renegade · Mar 14, 2016

They would announce this just after I sign another yearly cable contract...

Elandyll · Mar 14, 2016

I guess having to negociate individually with each station in each market was taking too long.

Good option, and it seems that local stations will be brought in over time.

Xeroblade · Mar 14, 2016

So is there a breakdown for this Vs. SlingTV?

brooklyniteOne · Mar 14, 2016

Seems like they should have made PSTV boxes able to stream vue content.

ST2K · Mar 14, 2016

Boke1879 said:
Yup. They need to get CW asap and I'll be all over this. That said does this have Showtime, HBO etc?

No HBO. Showtime can be added to any package for $9 if you're PS+, $11 if you're not.

JCX · Mar 14, 2016

I'll give this a shot, could be good.

inner-G · Mar 14, 2016

Omnistalgic said:
If only I could get rid of Comcast though. They want to absolutely destroy you with prices if you just want Internet!!

Sheesh -_-

Time to have a 3 hour conversation aka negotiation with them tonight. Sigh

It's more expensive, but if you get one of their business connections, there's no bandwidth cap and the service is better.

InfiniteNine · Mar 14, 2016

They should make a version of Elite without the sports networks. I'd be down with that.

Serick · Mar 14, 2016

If only Comcast didn't charge me more for stand alone internet than I pay for internet + cable.

Meh.

demigod · Mar 14, 2016

You have got to be kidding me. I just fucking subbed 3 months yesterday to sling since it was only $20 and I'm not willing to pay $40 for Vue. For $30 I'd rather have Playstation Vue. FUCK!!!

J-Skee · Mar 14, 2016

BigFwoosh said:
I see ABC/NBC on demand channels... do those do live TV as well, or is it just the "watch full episodes" sort of thing? I can't get the major networks on an antenna since my apartment complex is made out of lead or something.

Looks like ABC, Fox & NBC won't be live in the new markets, only in the markets they started with. You can on-demand content for them, but you'll miss things like award shows & sports. Sucks, I really wanted to try this during the NBA Playoffs on ABC.

Arttemis · Mar 14, 2016

HOLY SHIT!

This and cross-platform multiplayer makes today one of the most exciting!!!!!!!

Damn, no Roku support! As soon as that drops, I'm all over this and dropping Sling.

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