
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.
I’m not going to panic just yet. Yeah, its a pain in the rear, but this isn’t the first time a content provider has pulled this price raising nonsense. It was only a couple years ago that AMC raised its rate for DirecTV right before the premier of the new season of Walking Dead, and DirecTV was going to dump AMC until they ‘miraculously’ came to an agreement. I think it will be sorted out eventually.
On the flip side, what I don’t like about Vue is that they advertise a certain number of channels, but a lot of them are throwaways. Such as the Big Ten Network. There is the main BTN, and then 3 ‘alternate’ BTN’s that are showing the same thing! That’s simply inflating your channel count.
Anyway, that’s my 2 cents. Just gonna sit tight for now and see how it plays out.
I am very excited about NBA TV being added. Now I have all my sports on vue. My kid watches Disney so losing Viacom doesn’t affect me at all. But for all the people being mad at Sony they should be mad at Viacom for always raising prices.
Why even comment if it doesn’t affect you?