HBO GO for PS3 Coming Soon, PS4 to Follow

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HBO GO for PS3 Coming Soon, PS4 to Follow
Phil Rosenberg Head of Global Partner Development and Relations
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Earlier this evening at the inaugural Buzzfeed Brews event in New York City, HBO CEO Richard Plepler announced that HBO and PlayStation have partnered to offer the popular HBO GO app − first on PlayStation 3, with PlayStation 4 to follow.

HBO GO app on PS3

With the HBO GO app on your PlayStation system and an HBO subscription via your cable or satellite provider, you’ll have unlimited, on-demand access to your favorite HBO shows, like Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and True Detective. HBO GO offers every episode of every season of the network’s best shows. You can also enjoy hit movies, sports, documentaries, and comedy specials, as well as special behind-the-scenes extras.

As a huge Game of Thrones fan, I can’t wait to watch the show using my PS3. Speaking of which, click here to watch the season 4 trailer that premiered earlier this week, in case you missed it.

Keep checking back here for more updates on when the HBO GO app will be available to download on PS3 and PS4.

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  • rocknrolltide
    January 17, 2014 at 8:56 am PST

    Honestly don’t care about this. You can view HBOGo online with a subscription so why is this a big deal? I don’t want to pay for HBO and there’s really not any programming on the network that’s worth my money anyway. When you start talking about getting worthy apps (that are free) on PS3 & Vita (ESPN, FOXnow, etc.) then you’ll have my attention.

  • ElektroDragon
    January 17, 2014 at 9:27 am PST

    You have to pay for the HBO cable channel before you can access this. Completely lame you can’t just pay to get the HBO GO app only. I completely cut cable TV MONTHS ago and could not be happier.

    The only way I’m going back to cable is if I can select exactly what channels I want and pay only for those individually. $1 per month, per channel sounds about right.

  • Matrix_Lion
    January 17, 2014 at 9:30 am PST

    It’s about time HBO GO came to PlayStation. Now if I can just get the real UFC app not this live event stuff Sony. I want the actual UFC app.

  • BulletTooth228
    January 17, 2014 at 9:33 am PST

    Sony, virtual surround headsets support is a MUST in this day and age, this is not a nice add-on, it’s a necessity in this day and age, I can’t have my surround loud enough to hear what’s going on in multiplayer without waking people in my house.

    Please, keep your priorities straight. True headset support should have been in this gaming console from day 1. Please add it soon.

  • battousai311
    January 17, 2014 at 10:22 am PST

    People complaining about having to have an HBO subscription… That’s what friends are for!

  • Mando44646
    January 17, 2014 at 10:38 am PST

    Great!

    But for those of us who do not pay ridiculous cable prices, we have no way to get an HBO subscription. Thats some really bad marketing there

  • Manually
    January 17, 2014 at 10:54 am PST

    Would be cool to see a twitch app so you can watch streamers on your console

  • koggster
    January 17, 2014 at 10:54 am PST

    Sounds nice. However, can we get some games already! Love Sony but how do you release a next-gen system and not have games ready to pump out for it. We are at the 2 month mark and I havent even heard of anything coming out in February.

  • Anpanman921
    January 17, 2014 at 11:06 am PST

    That’s all well and good but how about bringing something to the vita that you guys promised at E3 back in 2012? You know…HULU?! I mean come on, the 3ds and 2ds got it before the vita!

  • hush404
    January 17, 2014 at 11:22 am PST

    Can I save myself the trouble and just assume it’s not coming to Canadian residents?

  • NO_FEAR
    January 17, 2014 at 11:37 am PST

    No cable? sorry, NO GO! Go home HBO you’re drunk!

  • NO_FEAR
    January 17, 2014 at 11:47 am PST

    Dear HBO when you recover from your hangover and your done chewing your arm off from sleeping with xfinity put Game of Thrones back up on amazon and I’ll pay what it’s worth. You know like what I payed last season, not the inflated subscription price that was added on after you removed it. Thanks

  • tusunami
    January 17, 2014 at 12:30 pm PST

    This is great to hear but a bill every month versus Amazon Prime. Paying once a year i’ll take that for sure.

  • alphagoku1
    January 17, 2014 at 12:55 pm PST

    AWESOME! now, any info on support for mp3/4 dnla, etc. etc. ? a LOT of people have been looking for this kind of information and something relatively specific would be…… hmmmm, what’s the word I’m looking for? awesome? stupendous? marvelous? mind blowing? ……. appreciated? yeah, I think all would suffice. soooooooo….. yeah…. that info……

  • cfailla
    January 17, 2014 at 1:04 pm PST

    I’ve looked at every option, and there is absolutely positively NO WAY to watch current HBO shows without a cable subscription. Same for Showtime. And that’s the only reason why I still have one, because they have the best shows. Still, I’m psyched that HBO Go is finally coming to PS3 because I’ve been wanting to rewatch The Wire and for some reason it’s not on HBO On Demand.

  • cfailla
    January 17, 2014 at 1:05 pm PST

    I should say no way to watch current shows unless you buy episodes or seasons…which just isn’t worth it in the long run.

  • mcksalg
    January 17, 2014 at 1:23 pm PST

    LOL when I first read this, I was like finally! But then I found out you need cable to access HBO Go. No thx I have been cable free for like 10 years, these days its stupid to play for cable when most shows are online via NF and Hulu. I understand that HBO is owned by Time Warner so they may never let HBO be available to everyone for only 10-15 bucks a month. But if they were to allow users of internet access from the cable company for like a extra 10 bucks, alot of ppl would cut cable and thats bad for biz on there end. They need to determine if the sub base is large enough to off set all the ppl that would cut the cord. NF will slowly beat them if they continue to pump out original content.

  • polo155
    January 17, 2014 at 1:47 pm PST

    HBO Go to watch in your house where theres cableboxes already lol, my poor vita, anyone want to buy a vita 3G OLED model with 32gb card and 2 on card games, Phillip Santana Music

  • CommandingTiger
    January 17, 2014 at 2:46 pm PST

    Finally. Xbox Live is irrelevant to me now.

  • carlpain
    January 17, 2014 at 3:01 pm PST

    I fail to see how this is a “Go” app. You need your PS3 and cable subscription. Yeah, better to keep it simple. The old fashion way.

  • FreQaZoiD
    January 17, 2014 at 3:18 pm PST

    Finally! Now just get Watch ESPN / ESPN3 and we’re all set!

  • SCoopat
    January 17, 2014 at 4:21 pm PST

    This is great news!! Been asking for HBO Go app for years! Thank you!

  • LUCIFERSGLEAM
    January 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm PST

    LOL @ cable cutters. Enjoy your ISP limiting your online usage now thanks to your streaming.

  • TheLastNinja-
    January 17, 2014 at 5:43 pm PST

    Neat. As the others have already stated, it would be even better without the need for a cable subscription.

    Hope to see the Cartoon Network/Adult Swim Video app next!

  • combolicious24
    January 17, 2014 at 6:01 pm PST

    I dont want hbo go app, i want maxim app and pizza hut app and 1 purchase of the azure cloud

  • ozocky100
    January 17, 2014 at 6:03 pm PST

    Sony dont care enough about the ps vita to even bother having this on it. They even blaming mobile phones for the vita poor sale, when in truth its lack of advertisement and good exlusives. It just like the psp, same old khaki pants. Oh, and even before talking about hbo go on the vita, where’s crackle or hulu plus? I love my vita, but sony need to get their act straight. Im hoping this is their last handheld, they clearly dont understand how to operate a handheld, they should stick to what they know best home console.

  • DJ-FenFen
    January 17, 2014 at 6:13 pm PST

    When will we get the Youtube app on the PS4?

  • hernzy
    January 17, 2014 at 6:48 pm PST

    IU would have been down if the cable subscription wasnt required. Only do the basic-ess of the basic cable. News, World Series, and NFL thats is

  • stevedfld
    January 17, 2014 at 8:48 pm PST

    Amazing that’s the main app their missing. I was hoping Sony would get it together with hbo…

  • sillypoo81
    January 17, 2014 at 9:41 pm PST

    Comcast has a package until at least 1/31/14 that is internet and hbo/hbogo w/local channels. Was 49.99 a month for limited time (now it’s saying 69.99, which is full price). Comes with some Netflix type thing too. Not too bad an offer. Although 49.99 is much more reasonable imo.

  • Braggolach
    January 18, 2014 at 9:56 am PST

    while i am immensely pleased to see this, im curious as to what took so long in order to get it up and running. better late than never, though, so kudos.

  • MrBanballow
    January 18, 2014 at 11:49 am PST

    Any chance we’ll get hulu on Vita in the future? Noticed that it’s available in JP, but not here.

  • kenkraly2010
    January 18, 2014 at 2:29 pm PST

    Any release date for HBO Go on PS3 and PS4? Thanks.

  • NCWildcat
    January 18, 2014 at 2:48 pm PST

    How about WatchESPN? PLEASE make that happen!

  • xTHE_WATCHERx
    January 19, 2014 at 8:57 pm PST

    I really do hope Comcast/Xfinity offers access!!!

  • randhager
    January 20, 2014 at 7:48 am PST

    This doesn’t seem useful on a console. If you have cable going into your home, which it looks like you will need since you have to subscribe in order to use HBO GO, then you probably already have it going to your TV. Would it really be easier to use the PlayStation? With that said, I recently read that HBO says it’s OK to share HBO GO subscriptions! (article here http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/19/5324736/hbo-ceo-doesnt-mind-hbo-go-account-sharing)

  • valkyrieknight1
    January 20, 2014 at 11:01 am PST

    “But they won’t: “We could do it if we thought it was in our economic best interest, [but the potential market to be earned by doing so is] not sufficiently big enough now.” – direct quote from Jeff Bawkes. HBO GO wont be standalone anytime soon with this reason. Amen for Verizon fios

  • valkyrieknight1
    January 20, 2014 at 11:03 am PST

    Time warner cables stands lose more than they would gain. Its good business now

  • valkyrieknight1
    January 20, 2014 at 11:03 am PST

    cable*

  • valkyrieknight1
    January 20, 2014 at 11:04 am PST

    edit:Time warner cables stands more to lose than they would gain. Its good business now

  • Big_Evil_Donut
    January 20, 2014 at 2:00 pm PST

    well, once again as usual us Canucks get shafted! ty very much Sony and HBO! here’s hopin they eventually pull their heads outta their butts and bring us this content as well, but doubtful considering all we have is Netflix and Crackle!

  • Shadow_Enz
    January 20, 2014 at 4:22 pm PST

    Here’s another vote for a Vita app as well.

  • skwerel
    January 23, 2014 at 8:14 pm PST

    I for one would be willing to pay some sort of subscription fee to access HBO without a cable subscription. As it is, I don’t subscribe to cable or satellite, so this announcement is lost on me. TO HBO: On-demand content is the new standard. Welcome to the 21st century!

  • kmiller15211
    January 24, 2014 at 6:47 am PST

    Any idea about the quality of the video? The HBO Go app for AppleTV claims 1080p, but has HORRIBLE quality, almost worse than a DVD, with tons of banding artifacts. I’m hoping for better on my PS3, but I’m not holding my breath.

  • Mickey_Vee401
    February 5, 2014 at 5:24 am PST

    any word on a date

  • antonrebbe
    February 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm PST

    Yeah and…….when?

  • antonrebbe
    February 8, 2014 at 2:01 pm PST

    Dont tell us something is coming out until you ve got a date!

  • thos19
    February 12, 2014 at 7:36 am PST

    Maybe MAX GO as well, later on down the line?

    Love Banshee and Strike Back…

  • BIG_WORM1
    February 13, 2014 at 4:23 pm PST

    WTH is taking so long with this? It was announced a month ago. Hurry up Sony!!!

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