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.
What about TV Land, CMT and our grandkids that love Nickelodeon. Really? Should have known after 30 years of paying for outrageous cable and finally finding something more affordable that it wouldn’t last for long. Three months and now we’re searching again. Very disappointing.
I was willing to put up with Vue’s sluggish response time on Amazon Fire and Roku, because it was still a good value.
I was willing to put up with no guide on the Roku, because it was still a good value.
But Vue is no longer a good value. They cut out several channels, but offered no refund for a portion of my payment, nor offered a reduced price to remain a subscriber.
That is unacceptable. If you went out to eat at Olive Garden and the waitress informed you they were out of breadsticks and salad, would you still want to pay the same price on the menu?
I already canceled my subscription. I’ll either sign up for SlingTV or wait for the DirecTV Now or Hulu streaming service.
Although it’s a bummer that they took away NickJr and Nickelodeon…my kids love them. I’ll admit I even put on the CMT Country countdown on weekend mornings while cooking breakfast.
I’ll ultimately live with this decision…I can appreciate Sony trying to save us money. Viacom President says they’re still in discussion about a negotiation…..which is what Sony should have said from the beginning. The positive side is that Sony is unique from a standard television company that Viacom would negotiate with. Sony is also a content provider….They have Sony Music and Sony Motion Pictures they can hang over Viacom’s head. With Viacom having music channels….wouldn’t it be something if Sony said you can no longer play our artists on your channels?
I think ultimately a deal will get done, and everything will be okay.
Wow. Just paid my subscription and less than 12 hours later they drop a bunch of channels. This agreement that there are no refunds seems like a racket when the content changes like this. Guess I’ll switch back to Sling. Maybe Direct Tv Now will be a future choice. Too bad.
Yeah, charge me on tuesday and take my channels away on thursday. Hulu is adding live streaming, so… good job losing a loyal sony customer.
I have take a look at Hulu