That's almost the only reason I run my OTA media center PC. But you know cw's website shows those episodes.Damn didn't notice cw was missing. Need my flash and arrow fixes.
I'll stick with Sling TV
Can anyone tell me if Vue plays live shows/sports in 60fps?
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.
Bummer for the DVR 1 month limit, I could have considered cutting the cord.
Wonder when (if?) The service will expand though.
One thing they need to do, and the only thing stopping me from recommending to family - is the fact that they need to better mimic a traditional television viewing experience. The guide is a good start, but the ability to simply cycle through channels using the Up/Down channel button - as well as being able to go to a channel by entering its 'channel number' would go a long way towards easing some family members into the transition.
They probably need to beef up the platform's DVR capabilities, add 5.1 support and make the UI a little more streamlined/less crowded - but from the few days that I've used the service, it's by far the closest thing to a traditional cable package I've come across that still has wonderful image quality.
It's exciting to see where increased competition within this field will take us.
Can a playstation vue subscription be used across ps4s?
Like if i get the sub for my mom but want to use it on my ps4 in a different city(still part of the d/fw area) will it carry over?
Or are subs strictly tied to psn accounts?
They tie it to your location so you can't use it in multiple places which prevents the sharing you're trying to do.
My parents didn't seem to mind not having channel numbers with how snappy and clear the UI is. That and its like $60 cheaper a month southerly adjusted fast.
It does if you use it on the PS4 or iPad. It does not if you use the Fire TV or Chromecast. One thing to note is for some reason Comcast Sports Net seems to hiccup more with maintaining 60 fps for some reason. When watching the Super Bowl, it was perfect but whenever I watch hockey, it dips every now and then. I haven't figured out if it's Vue or my connection.
I don't want to hear about PS Vue until I can actually use it. I mean what's the hold up? Is it just going to be available in 5 markets forever? I have money I would love to give to Sony, but they don't seem to care. What gives?
It was already a good deal before, now its ridiculously good. Not really sure how they're making any money charging $39.99 for a semi-beefy package that includes ESPN but good on them. Hope they roll out to Orlando at some point.
I imagine it has to deal with negotiating with the local markets to get local networks and sports. Each one has to be done on its own.
I know, I don't know how it's under $40 while still giving me almost every channel I want.
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!
I got to mess around with Vue for the week trial and really enjoyed what it has to offer. I do like sports so this has a better offering, local channels is a plus, and the DVR is nice. It's interface is more appeal, though it could still use more work.
What? I don't know how anyone can think this. It's the worse DVR I've ever used.
Haha, I know you hate it, but I honestly haven't had much problem with it. It's totally possible that I just haven't had much experience with DVRs, at least not with features that I miss.
What? I don't know how anyone can think this. It's the worse DVR I've ever used.
Have you tried fast forwarding through a commercial? It's like one of the most basic things I do with a DVR and I seriously cannot skip past a commercial with any type of precision. It makes the whole DVR almost unusable to me because skipping commercials is one of the huge perks of having one with live TV. Also not being able to fast forward through on demand is painful too, especially with sports.
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?
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.
It does if you use it on the PS4 or iPad. It does not if you use the Fire TV or Chromecast. One thing to note is for some reason Comcast Sports Net seems to hiccup more with maintaining 60 fps for some reason. When watching the Super Bowl, it was perfect but whenever I watch hockey, it dips every now and then. I haven't figured out if it's Vue or my connection.
Worked for me last year in South Jersey when they did the initial roll out. I'm considering re subscribing just to be done with the x1 platform. Vue is a breeze to navigate compared to xfinity x1. I know Comcast will pull some shit eventually. I have a data cap that currently isn't being enforced. With vue and 4k streaming I'm sure they'll enforce itAnyway tried this in NJ since we're basically right next to Philly & NY?
Yeah, it's definitely not as precise - agree with you there. They should at least allow you to fast forward in 30 second increments. DVR isn't a core feature for me, but I can see how it would be a problem to those who rely on it a lot. My last provider charged a separate fee for DVR so I didn't get it.
Whoa, it worked perfectly for the Super Bowl, & at 60 frames? Since it has ABC now, think I'm gonna wait until the NBA Finals to try the free trial, just make sure everything is in working order.
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.
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.
Yep, it was flawless during the Super Bowl which I was shocked at honestly. I wasn't even sure if I was going to get the Super Bowl given the debacle over the Golden Globes not being allowed to air on PlayStation Vue without any notice. I'm also surprised how the Oscars just happened and Sony didn't get us ABC until just a few days after it happened.
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.
This. The wait is not over. I'm not even in a small city (Seattle)Still only available in like 5 cities though.