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PlayStation Vue Expanding Hits LA and SF Today
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Pathfinder
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Just downloaded Vue tonight to my PS4 and started my free 7-day trial.
It works exactly as advertised. Streaming quality is excellent. I can't even tell that I'm not watching Comcast via coax. It's actually pretty awesome, I am impressed.
I added some shows to my favorites and will see how well the DVR-like functions work.
The plans are a tad pricey though. I'm going to have to make some calculations to see if it's worth my ditching Comcast and TiVo.
It works exactly as advertised. Streaming quality is excellent. I can't even tell that I'm not watching Comcast via coax. It's actually pretty awesome, I am impressed.
I added some shows to my favorites and will see how well the DVR-like functions work.
The plans are a tad pricey though. I'm going to have to make some calculations to see if it's worth my ditching Comcast and TiVo.
RedAssedApe
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if they could get espn and abc i'd probably ditch my cable for this
CaviarMeths
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Isn't $11 for a single channel a little on the pricey side? I know Showtime is a premium network, but still.
I cut my cable sub years ago though. HBO and AMC are probably the only channels I would consider subscribing to. Think HBO has partnered with Amazon, so that's not likely.
I cut my cable sub years ago though. HBO and AMC are probably the only channels I would consider subscribing to. Think HBO has partnered with Amazon, so that's not likely.
Pathfinder
Member
I hope they're planning on expanding their lineup as the service matures. It would be better incentive to subscribe permanently and drop Comcast.
I'm in one of the newly-added markets and hadn't really looked into what Vue offered prior to this. I looked into it this evening, and was disappointed to see that it works just like cable: You choose from one of three packages of channels, starting at $50, and you don't get to choose what channels you get in the package. And of course you need to have fast broadband from some other provider, so if you have cable Internet then this might end up being more expensive than getting TV service via your cable company.
I'm thinking that for folks who don't have cable, nothing Vue offers will tempt them. But it might be just me.
I'm thinking that for folks who don't have cable, nothing Vue offers will tempt them. But it might be just me.
Isn't there a $50 basic package that you have to buy?
They announced that you'll be able to buy individual channels now. Huge thing IMO.
Just fox soccer plus, showtime and some machinima channel as mentioned in the op, I think. The way they worded it in the conference was weird, and it would be huge if you could pick any channels you wanted, but unfortunately that's not what they are offering (yet?)...
Yes, that is huge. And definitely has me leaning towards the PS4 if true.
Used to be.
Now you can buy packages or go a la carte. Actually I assume you can also do both. ie. if you like the base tier but just need an extra channel or two that's not part of it ... get the base tier and add your extra channels.
Basically it's completely open.
autoduelist
Member
if it comes to Portland soon we'll likely ditch our cable. My wife has wanted us to ditch it for some time, and our contract is almost up. We only watch a handful of channels so this setup is perfect for us.
Also, if you guys live near the markets they have advertised, then you can probably access PS Vue. I can get it here in Indiana even though it hasn't launched here.
Almost completely open. YOu can't just buy select channels (except like 4 or 5) quite yet.
Almost completely open. YOu can't just buy select channels (except like 4 or 5) quite yet.
Pathfinder
Member
Yeah, they store "recorded" shows in the cloud for up to a month.
Lucas Sparks
Neo Member
Sucks nobody is talking about this anywhere, it's pretty interesting and I'm having issues.
Pathfinder
Member
What issues are you having? I've still got the service active on my PS4. Maybe I can help.
rykomatsu
Member
What kind of issues? I noticed that the DVR function works well but the "recorded" show has missing frames once in a while.
Otherwise, the no contract aspect and variety of shows is great for me - cancelled Comcast and went to an FTTN reseller to keep my monthly cost about the same.
That said, considering limited regional availability, there probably isn't enough critical mass for a major discussion?
RedAssedApe
Banned
hope ps+ will eventually get discounted rate for the package deals even if its only a few bucks
Lucas Sparks
Neo Member
I get a lot of skipping on some channels/shows where it makes it unwatchable. Also lots of repeat jumps and sometimes pausing/buffering, yet I'm connected directly and have a 60mbs connection.
Also the fast forward and skip feature seem finnicky. Plus some shows just arent supported, it sometimes fails to record things and its sometimes hard to tell what exactly is live (getting used to it).
All that just makes me not interested in paying $50 a month! So much!
Absolutely love the concept though, hopefully it gets smoothed out and maybe a more affordable price.
Pathfinder
Member
I can definitely understand how that can be annoying and make one wary of paying for it.
This may seem kind of basic, but have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling? That may resolve a local cache issue if that's the problem.
rykomatsu
Member
I think this really is one of the nice things of Vue. If it doesn't work as well as you'd like, you're not beholden to a 12 / 24 mo contract. Also, internet TV most likely means it will keep improving so 6-12 mo down the road it may be worthwhile to casually explore again too for minimal risk.
and Fox Soccer Plus for 12.99 looks good too, without needing to subscribe to Comcast or Directv...
There is another provider that offers Beinsports (Spanish, Italian, French leagues), for like $10 a month on Android...so those two together might be great for Soccer fans who don't want to pay for cable.
Add the fact that those accounts should allow you to access Beinsports and Fox Soccer online Live Video content...would make it more convenient.
Can't wait to try it. I like a la carte
I've been trying it out for the past few days and I must say I'm pretty impressed. The middle package includes regional sports so I can watch the A's/Giants games which is cool. The only problem is the price in relation to Comcast bundles. Not sure if I'll keep it but it is tempting considering how much I hate Comcast.
Lucas Sparks
Neo Member
Good service! Needs improvements
Sangetsu-II
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RedAssedApe
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boo...misread this as being ps+ discount for ps vue (i.e. bundles) and not ps+ discount showtime through ps vue.
still missing abc and espn. sony pls
still missing abc and espn. sony pls
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