Lrdfancypants said:
I am a happy ps vue user and I was against it at first. I thought it was a dumb idea that cost as much as having a tv service.
After awhile I tried the 7 day free trial on a whim and my family loved it over what we had (fios).
First take: I actually checked my existing costs closer
So I then did the math (which I should of done from the begining instead of listening to game reviewers opining, honestly) and learned to my surprise it would save me alot of money. I called and cut my plan off and in the process got a better internet price and swapped over and have not looked back. It saves me roughly $70 a month, give or take.
Second take: Quality
Another point at which I should have ignored sites (like I tend to do on game reviews) I learned the quality is good.
Pros:
The menu blows away the speed (excruciatingly slow) of fios
The app blows away the app I had for tablet use from Fios (my wife, who uses it the most, loves it so much more)
It has all the channels I need and I like the tiers it offers
I love the unlimited dvr (i paid more for no dvr on fios)
I like the netflix type menu and search features (if I want sci fi, I search that and voila I get tons of upcoming sci fi I can save for DVR later)
My family loves having their own profiles of their stuff as it personalizes the experience
It has had multiple improvements to it since I started not least of which was giving me a monthly price cut of $10
Cons:
Works on multiple devices simultaneously except two ps4's (which I was told was a licensing issue they're working on). I did not have more then one cable box so it's not a huge deal but I do interestingly have two ps4's so I'd like that function. I could always use a roku or amazon stick (which sony mailed me free btw, although I stupidly gave it away to someone) but it's the principle :).
I only post this because I saw a lt of negativity about this service for awhile and I let it persuade me when I shouldn't have. There is a free trial so I'd sugeest anyone interested at least try it. If you're totally against it than ignore my post :).
My last thought:
I wish MS would do a similar service to create competition and (hopefully) drive this type of service farther. It's like netflix for tv and I like it a lot. Having more options would be excellent.
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