We have some new updates about PlayStation Vue to share with you today. First, we’re happy to announce the addition of new channels to PlayStation Vue, including BBC America and NBA TV launching tomorrow, as well as VICE and more local broadcast stations from CBS and Fox coming soon.
Additionally, starting at 12:01am Eastern Time on November 11, all Viacom-owned networks will no longer be available on PlayStation Vue. This includes channels such as Comedy Central, Spike, and MTV. At PlayStation, we always strive to provide the best value and service for our fans. As part of our ongoing evaluation of the PlayStation Vue offering, we have determined that removing the bundle of channels from Viacom is the best way for us to continue to offer the most compelling value to our fans.
It’s been quite a busy year for us since launching ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned networks; we have expanded the service nationwide, added highly requested channels such as NFL Network and HBO, and introduced new PS Vue enabled devices such as Roku, Android TV and web support for PC and Mac. As demonstrated by the new channels announced today, we will continue to expand the PlayStation Vue service by adding devices and networks that are highly requested by our fans.
PlayStation Vue subscribers will continue to enjoy the popular features that make the service unique, such as simultaneous streaming and cloud-based DVR. We are continuing to add value and flexibility with multiple plan options to choose from, as well as a la carte options such as recent additions of HBO and Cinemax.
Remember that there is no long-term commitment required for any PlayStation Vue plan. You can visit www.psvue.com for more information.
We want to thank all of you for your continued support, and we look forward to all that’s ahead.
The last few months since I cut the cable have been very enjoyable and aside from no CW(I just use the antenna for that) I have not missed cable whatsoever….but now that the Viacom stations are leaving, so will I, and the disappointment is widespread throughout our household. Hope this stupid decision is soon reversed.
This is totally unacceptable and will be a reason I’m leaving Vue after this billing cycle. Not worth it with so many channels leaving.
I see. Sony is keeping the price lower for our benefit. My question is if Sony isn’t renewing viacom’s contract why isn’t he price of ps vue going down. All I’m seeing here is less for us and more money for them. This is supposed o be for our benefit? I think Sony is the beneficiary. And their take is, if you don’t like, tuff s**t, go somewhere else. Nice.
Just a guess, but they probably will be adding more channels. Already adding BBC, NBA(not that I care about this). Supposedly AE and WGN are being added, which means History hopefully won’t be to far behind. Ultimately, if you don’t like Sony dropping 15 channels, maybe you should complain Viacom being able to own so many channels in the first place.