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[J-Skee]

Anyway tried this in NJ since we're basically right next to Philly & NY?

 

[msdstc]

Anyway tried this in NJ since we're basically right next to Philly & NY?

Not sure if it still works but you used to be able to just put in a NY zip code and try it out.

 

[PR_rambo]

Ok, now they have actually made me consider this. 54.99>the 90 bucks i'm paying right now. And with ESPN added, they've pretty much got every channel i'd want

 

[lynux3]

Bring it to San Antonio and I'm in. I wish you would hurry it up, though!

 

[Jeronimo Jones]

I know that Google Fiber is coming to my area so if Vue makes it here before I have to agree to a yearly Fiber sub, I could have a really good alternative to Comcast. Now, I wait.

 

[commish]

Love the service. Glad to see it expanding and getting cheaper.

 

[InsaneTiger]

As someone who's not a sports fan, the last thing I want to pay for is ESPN.

I want a la carte TV that doesn't include that as a mandatory option.

Obviously you haven't done your research.

 

[Yaboosh]

For someone who only gets tv during football season and hates dealing with comcast this is awesome.

Is it in the entire Bay Area? I can't tell from the website.

 

[crashnburn]

Considering I'm paying $100/mo on DirecTV for their cheapest local sports package and 1 DVR, the $45/mo Core package on Vue is nearly impossible to pass up.


Time to purge my DVR backlog and make the switch! Really hope this service gains some traction as a better alternative to the outdated and overpriced cable models.

 

[vypek]

There should be a free trial available.

Ah, really? Then I'll have to sign up and try it out then.

 

[giancarlo123x]

This seems like a pretty great deal.

 

[onQ123]

This is looking better & better.

 

[Toki767]

You do realize they have exactly that as well right? There are premade packages as well as the option to select channels and pay a la carte. Soooo yea... You sure showed them with your objection to their not having something they actually have.

I don't recall seeing the option to select channels individually. $40 is still kind of a lot for someone who doesn't want ESPN when that's probably what is keeping prices so high.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Come nationwide please.

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Still no Boston :/

 

[cheesekao]

I don't recall seeing the option to select channels individually. $40 is still kind of a lot for someone who doesn't want ESPN when that's probably what is keeping prices so high.

The package was $50 BEFORE it had ESPN.

 

[Chris R]

$40 a month for basically every channel I watch is a savings of $45 a month for me...

This needs to expand ASAP.

 

[dallow_bg]

Can't wait to try this when it arrives in Dallas.

 

[HStallion]

Anyway tried this in NJ since we're basically right next to Philly & NY?

I live in central Jersey and it works without a hitch. Quality is great even on my crappy Internet connecting abs the UI is very sleek and far snapper than any cable companies version that I have ever used.

 

[brainzelda]

Holy crap... Doing the 7 day trial right now. This could be a game changer.

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

Sony has a really viable service here and could potentially be a big deal, especially if they keep reducing the cost.

Anyone know what the hold up is for adding more cities or just launching nationwide? are these initial cities a test, prior to a national launch?

 

[ShutterMunster]

I was just complaining about this two days ago! So thrilled to have ESPN and a reduced price. They have to improve PS3 performance and overall stability though. The performance is ABYSMAL on PS3.

 

[kennyamr]

still needs way more channels for me to cut cable BUT it's getting close :3

 

[Tom Nook]

For someone who only gets tv during football season and hates dealing with comcast this is awesome.

Is it in the entire Bay Area? I can't tell from the website.

Type your Zip Code. I live in SJ and it's considered SF Bay Area.

 

[thelastword]

I don't recall seeing the option to select channels individually. $40 is still kind of a lot for someone who doesn't want ESPN when that's probably what is keeping prices so high.

You do realize they just reduced the prices even with the inclusion of ESPN right?

 

[giancarlo123x]

So when it says Miami it's strictly Miami? I'm 30 minutes away in Broward County but I'm very intrigued by this.

 

[Death2494]

Bummer for the DVR 1 month limit, I could have considered cutting the cord.

Wonder when (if?) The service will expand though.

When they have enough subs

 

[HStallion]

I don't recall seeing the option to select channels individually. $40 is still kind of a lot for someone who doesn't want ESPN when that's probably what is keeping prices so high.

The price was 10 dollars higher before they added ESPN And Disney stuff.

 

[LifEndz]

Holy shit! I was just talking about this. If that 39.99 package has just three of the channels I want, I'm in! Now I'm off to find a channel list for each tier.

 

[kenta]

I think I'd switch over to PS Vue if they put it on AppleTV... Who wants to use a PS4/PS3 controller just to watch TV? Would be really ideal if they made a dedicated box, though... Just turn it on (no selecting the app from a menu) and boom there's TV.

Perhaps they could even call the box "PlayStation TV" now that the name isn't needed anymore!

 

[Toki767]

You do realize they just reduced the prices even with the inclusion of ESPN right?

The package was $50 BEFORE it had ESPN.

Yes, but even Sling TV admitted that it was $20/month because of ESPN. ESPN is the most expensive network for cable companies as they get the biggest fee per subscriber.

 

[jroc74]

Espn and a price drop? They have my attention even more now. And I can get the kids Disney XD and more...

 

[FriedConsole]

They need a SO proof remote. Telling my SO to use a PS4 controller is not going to fly.

 

[Falchion]

That's awesome, I want it so bad.

 

[RedAssedApe]

anyone know if harmony remotes work with the vue app?

also has the image quality improved? i remember the picture being a little soft compared to my time warner cable channels

 

[ThatStupidLion]

pretty awesome if i wasnt renting my aunts place right now with her subscribed cable I'd sign up for this...moving out in july so count me in then.

 

[Elandyll]

So the only "basic" channel missing now is The CW?

 

[HStallion]

Yes, but even Sling TV admitted that it was $20/month because of ESPN. ESPN is the most expensive network for cable companies as they get the biggest fee per subscriber.

And that might be the deal sling had to do. Doesn't seem like it's making things more expensive for VUE users.

 

[petethepanda]

If they added The CW I'd give it a shot, more than half the shows I actually watch anymore are on there (something that is still kind of surprising to say). Sure, I could wait a day and watch their stuff on Hulu, but not being able to watch stuff live entirely defeats the purpose of services like Vue.

 

[RiverKwai]

Man, this sounds really tempting. Seattle, plz.

 

[Chalupa Batman]

You do realize they have exactly that as well right? There are premade packages as well as the option to select channels and pay a la carte. Soooo yea... You sure showed them with your objection to their not having something they actually have.

There's four a la carte channels right now: Fox Soccer Plus, Machinima, Showtime, and Epix (which is only available in combination with Showtime). For 99% of people, that's a laughable selection. Better than nothing? Sure. But it has a long way to go toward being truly create-your-own TV. I'm just critiquing your response, not the overall service. The $40 plan is fantastic for most, myself included.

 

[Smokey]

Ugh, when will Houston get this?

Still no Houston...

This, wtf

 

[SolidAwesome]

I wonder if we will get an ESPN app for ps4 soon.

 

[Darth Smurf X]

Make this nationwide and add some more a la carte options and I'll gladly sign up.

 

[MrBenchmark]

I'll stick with Sling TV

I used to say that too. Sling blows compared to this. I had both since inception. VUE is far better they just need to keep it solid as they expand.


And for anyone wondering this service works AMAZING on Amazon Fire tv devices I use it on that more then the PS4 or 3.

 

[Kuno]

Can anyone tell me if Vue plays live shows/sports in 60fps?

 

[haigo]

can anyone tell me what this is tied to from a rights management? is based off of address? account location? CC billing address? would love to give this a try, but being in Canada, that probably won't happen anytime soon. I do have an address i can bill to in the US though, but not in the cities where this is available.

 

[MrBenchmark]

can anyone tell me what this is tied to from a rights management? is based off of address? account location? CC billing address? would love to give this a try, but being in Canada, that probably won't happen anytime soon. I do have an address i can bill to in the US though, but not in the cities where this is available.

Location based from what I've seen if I'm out of my area the VUE app on my iPhone won't play shows.
This could just be during beta period. Not sure.

 

[Good Guy Gone Bad]

The $40 plan is amazing especially if they're still giving out a fire stick with your sub like they were a few months ago

 

[RedAssedApe]

If they added The CW I'd give it a shot, more than half the shows I actually watch anymore are on there (something that is still kind of surprising to say). Sure, I could wait a day and watch their stuff on Hulu, but not being able to watch stuff live entirely defeats the purpose of services like Vue.

Damn didn't notice cw was missing. Need my flash and arrow fixes.