TwoToneBlue Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Have PlaystationVue. I like it and rarely have any streaming issues, but prices have continued to creep up and at this point it is basically the same cost as cable I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 52 minutes ago, TwoToneBlue said: Have PlaystationVue. I like it and rarely have any streaming issues, but prices have continued to creep up and at this point it is basically the same cost as cable I think. OK.....dumb question from an old fart. Here goes.... Do I need to have a PS4 in order to have PlaystationVue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoToneBlue Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, Bucketheadsdad said: OK.....dumb question from an old fart. Here goes.... Do I need to have a PS4 in order to have PlaystationVue? Nope. I stream mine on a Roku. Works on similar devices (apple tv/amazon fire) as well and can use on PS4. I think you can also watch on mobile, but I've never tried. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 3 hours ago, TwoToneBlue said: Nope. I stream mine on a Roku. Works on similar devices (apple tv/amazon fire) as well and can use on PS4. I think you can also watch on mobile, but I've never tried. Thanks. We pay a TON for cable/phone/internet through our local cable company, so I am looking to go to streaming, while ramping up our wifi speed. My wife has some serious restrictions (Must have Hallmark, Bravo, Lifetime, HGTV, Food Network, A&E) I am working on a list for her to help us in our decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 4:16 PM, JTagg7754 said: My preferences: As much sports as possible, HGTV idk why but this just hits me funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 9 hours ago, DoleINGout said: idk why but this just hits me funny Are you married? If not, I would agree. If so, you're lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Just dropped cable and got Youtube TV. Like it so far, easy to use and good menus and search features. No issues with cut outs, but I have pretty good internet (close to 200 mbps). Love the unlimited cloud DVR. Only downside so far is that I had to sell my fire stick in my bedroom, as it's not compatible. No biggie though, I got a roku stream stick to replace it and it came with month free of youtube TV. So it was basically free. BTW, that offer from Roku is still going on till March for those who might be thinking of switching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalamania Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I've had DTVN since it launched and I don't have many problems with it, and my Internet isn't great. I pay $40/mo (Go Big plan) and get free HBO. Also tried Sling in the past and ran into some problems with that skipping and such. I would say take advantage of the trials these services offer and go with whichever you like most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsandBroncos Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 I ended up going with SlingTV. It has the channels that the woman likes, that I like, BeIN Sports, TCM, HGTV, Sundance, Viceland, etc. And it's WAY cheaper than Verizon Fios Quantum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navysaintsfan Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I just added Live TV to my Hulu package. Total $40, i actually get all the local channels (Fox, CBS, NBC, etc), free DVR service, I'm happy now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 What speeds are y'all rocking for these streams that don't pixelate the hell out of it or cause buffering issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 2:41 PM, JTagg7754 said: What speeds are y'all rocking for these streams that don't pixelate the hell out of it or cause buffering issues? 180 mbps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 3:41 PM, JTagg7754 said: What speeds are y'all rocking for these streams that don't pixelate the hell out of it or cause buffering issues? That is the question that I have too. I've been running the test on mine, and it is around 105 mps. I watch a ton of Australian Rules Football through their international app (best $149 I spend every year) and I get the ocassional buffering, but that might be because I am running it through a 5 y.o. Macbook, and then sending it to my tv through my Chromecast. Our youngest is heading off to college in the fall, so I am wondering if I'll have to bump up my speed even though she won't be dominating our home wifi anymore. After looking at all of the different ones to choose from, the Directv NOW looks like it has everything that we're looking for. All told, this should end up saving us about $100 a month. Hell, in a couple years, I'll have saved enough to actually GO to Australia to watch a game or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 9:54 PM, Bucketheadsdad said: Thanks. We pay a TON for cable/phone/internet through our local cable company, so I am looking to go to streaming, while ramping up our wifi speed. My wife has some serious restrictions (Must have Hallmark, Bravo, Lifetime, HGTV, Food Network, A&E) I am working on a list for her to help us in our decision. Well, I'd made a decision (1st one I got to make in our 23 years of marriage. ) ......decided to go with Directv Now....... Now redeciding, as they've "retooled" (emphasis on "tooled") their plans, and have cut a ton of content, while raising their prices. Looking like Sling might be our best option, although the others are looking palatable as well (to an extent), and am thinking that there are a few shows that are on networks that aren't carried, where I'll need to buy a season pass on itunes. Another question for those of you who've cut the cord. If any of you are using the CBS All-Access as your portal into CBS content, are you able to get your local NFL team (Cleveland for me) streaming through that service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayRaider Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I only keep cable Sept- Feb and then a 5 day trial during the draft but I go with PlayStation Vue. Really underrated package. There 2nd to lowest at 50 bucks a month gets 125 channel and just about everything sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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