can i use psn gift card on ps vue PlayStation Vue: Everything You Need To Know for 2019. PlayStation Vue, launched in early 2015, seeks to provide an alternate TV viewing experience to typical cable plans in the form of on-demand, live-TV – all for one monthly fee, with no hidden costs or contracts. **Updated July 9th 2019** Starting at $49.99/month for PlayStation Vue‘s basic “Access” package (Which offers about 45 live channels), it is more expensive than its competition – however, Sony seeks to make up for that with a cleaner, faster and more user-friendly interface. Before checking out the service for yourself, here’s some basic information to get you started. What is PlayStation Vue? PlayStation Vue is Sony’s attempt to break into the contract-free TV streaming market, a market that has been extremely popular with cord- cutters of all stripes. Vue subscribers can watch everything from the news (CNN, FOX, etc.) to entertainment (Syfy, HGTV, HBO), to sports (ESPN, NBA TV, etc.) – and more. Naturally, all viewing is done via the internet, rather than cable – just like Sling TV or DirectTV Now. Viewers access shows via a clean, easy-to- use interface where they can watch, favorite and add shows to their own personal libraries. Despite its name, PlayStation Vue does not require a PlayStation to access. It can be accessed across multiple devices with a valid PS Vue subscription – everything from your phone to your tablet, to a Roku device, can be used to access the service. Learn more about all of PlayStation Vue’s supported devices here. Where can you access PlayStation Vue? Though PlayStation Vue was only available in select cities upon its initial launch, it is now available nationwide in the United States. Sony has not announced any plans to expand their service to other countries as of right now. PlayStation Vue Costs & Channel Lineup. As stated above, PlayStation Vue does cost a bit more overall than Sling TV – however, it also offers more channels, including local TV for certain areas (Though availability varies – learn more about local TV channels and their availability here in PS Vue’s FAQ). As of right now, Sony is offering 4 tiers of service: Access ($49.99/month) Your entry package tier. Includes many popular channels, see the PlayStation Vue channel list below. Core ($54.99/month) Core Slim includes everything in Access Slim, and a series of additional sports channels listed below and a couple non-sports channels, as well, such as Sundance TV and TCM. Elite ($64.99/month) You get access to all of the channels included in the previous tiers, as well as several movie channels (And, once again, a few non-movie channels as well). Ultra ($84.99/month) Sony’s final tier of service offers all the channels from previous tiers, plus you get access to 2 “Premium” channels. Playstation Vue Channel List by Package. Channel Access ($49.99/mo.) Core ($54.99/mo.) Elite ($64.99/mo.) Ultra ($84.99/mo.) 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PS Vue Add-On Channels. With Vue’s regular list of channels out of the way, let’s discuss extras. Right now, PlayStation Vue offers their “Español Pack” for an additional $4.99/month ($3.99 with a PlayStation Plus subscription), and several standalone channels that can be viewed on their own (Without a full Vue subscription), or attached to an existing Vue membership. beIN Sports was originally part of this package but has been dropped as of June 2017. Español Pack. • CNN Español • Discovery En Español • Discovery Familia • FOX Deportes • FOX Life • Nat Geo Mundo • NBC Universo. Standalone and Premium Channels. • HBO ($15/month) • Cinemax ($15/month) • Showtime ($11/month, $9/month with a PS Plus Subscription) • Fox Soccer Plus ($15/month, $13/month with a PS Plus Subscription) • Epix Hits + Showtime ($14/month, $11.$50/month with a PS Plus Subscription) • HBO + Cinemax ($22/month, $20/month with a PS Plus Subscription) Getting Started with PlayStation Vue. Getting started with PS Vue is as easy as signing up and setting it up with your appropriate device. Sony has official documentation on setting your device up for PlayStation Vue, but check the list below to make sure your device is actually supported. It’s also recommended by Sony that you have at least a 10Mbps internet connection for the best audio and video quality while watching TV . TV-Connected Supported Devices. If you want to set up PlayStation Vue for the traditional TV viewing experience, here’s a list of TV-connected devices it currently supports. • PlayStation 4 • PlayStation 3 • Apple TV • Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick • Roku TV/Streaming devices • Android TV • Google Chromecast. Mobile Supported Devices. On the go? No problem. You can access the PlayStation Vue app from the Apple App Store, the Amazon App Store, or the Google Play store from just about any Android/iOS/Amazon Fire device. • Android/iOS Tablets • Android/iOS Phones • Amazon Fire Tablets. Alternatively, you can access PlayStation Vue from the comfort of your computer – simply log in to psvue.com/watch, after signing up for an account. How does PlayStation Vue differ from cable? If you’re new to cord cutting, you might be asking yourself what the difference is between services like PlayStation Vue and traditional cable providers. What are the benefits, if any? Does Vue offer a better value overall? Generally speaking, PlayStation Vue is probably going to be cheaper than most cable providers’ TV services, especially if you’ve been paying for things like a cable or satellite box. PlayStation Vue does not require any extra equipment except a device capable of accessing it, as it’s accessed entirely through the internet. Naturally, this means that watching TV via Vue is significantly more convenient and on-demand. If you feel like catching up on sports while you’re out and about, go for it – just download the app on your phone or tablet and binge watch your favorite shows as much as you’d like. What if you want to cancel your PlayStation Vue Account? You cancel. Really! Just like you’d cancel an Amazon Prime or Netflix subscription, you simply go into your account settings and shut ‘er down. No hard feelings, no broken contracts, nothing. PS Vue – Other Frequently Asked Questions. Aside from the ultra-important aspects of Vue, such as actually signing up, there’s a number of smaller featured and intricacies you should know about before diving in. How’s the video quality? PlayStation Vue offers 720p resolution, 60FPS HD video playback on most devices (The only exceptions being the 1st-gen Fire TV and Fire TV Stick). It looks pretty good, but it’s not quite on par with cable – yet. However, the playback is significantly smoother when switching between shows and channels than, say, Sling TV. Does PlayStation Vue have commercials or ads? Absolutely. The only exceptions are on shows you’ve saved to your cloud DVR (More on that in a bit). PlayStation Vue seeks to offer the same types of services cable TV networks offer, but in a cheaper, more convenient manner – unfortunately, that means ads and commercials are still a frequent occurrence. However, Vue subscribers who are accessing their TV via an actual PlayStation console will have a bit of a leg up over people who don’t – check out the section on pausing live TV below for more information on that specific functionality. What is cloud DVR? Cloud DVR is pretty much what it says on the tin – DVR, except via the cloud rather than a physical device. PlayStation Vue’s cloud DVR functionality allows you to save your favorite shows to your own personal list (called “My Shows”). Once these shows have been saved, all new episodes will be recorded for you – for up to 28 days after they’ve aired, anyway. The benefit of the cloud DVR is that there are no storage limits – it’s all in the cloud! More importantly, you can access these saved episodes from anywhere, as mentioned a few times above. However, this functionality is not perfect. First of all, it isn’t available for every show or channel available on Vue – some of the providers behind them choose to disable this functionality entirely, for one reason or the other. And, of course, the 28-day limit may prove prohibitive to some people. Can you watch shows on-demand? Not exactly. Though PlayStation Vue’s interface and service, in general, does remind one of the services like Netflix, only certain shows can actually be watched on-demand here. As a general rule, each channel includes a small handful of shows that you can watch on-demand, everything else is pure live TV. You’ll want to add on extra services like HBO NOW to binge-watch Game of Thrones at your leisure. Can you pause live TV? This is one drawback of PlayStation Vue (Though many other streaming services have the same issue). If you’re accessing Vue via an actual PlayStation device, you’re able to pause live TV for up to 30 minutes before it will resume by itself. Unfortunately, all other devices will automatically resume playback within just a few minutes of being paused. That might be enough time to run to the restroom, take a quick phone call or load up on snacks, but it’s probably not going to be enough time for you to avoid watching commercials by pausing and skipping through them all afterward. At least, not if you’re using a regular, non-PlayStation device (Such as Roku Streaming Device). How good is the user interface? In short, it’s fantastic. It’s extremely simple to use, as it essentially amounts to a series of boxes and a scroll-able list of categories on the left side (Channels, live TV, favorite shows, etc.). This makes it easy to find new shows to watch, or go back and watch your favorites. You scroll up, you scroll to the right or left – it’s that simple, really. If you want a more traditional “guide” interface, you simply hit the guide button at the top of the screen (To the right of the flashlight icon), and you’ll be greeted with a screen like this. Can you watch on multiple devices at once? Yes, you can watch on up to five devices at once – however, there are some significant restrictions on account sharing. Sony requires that you tie all of your TV devices (Roku, Fire Stick, etc.) to a single address – on top of that, you can only change that address a single time. If you ignore this requirement, Sony may block you from using Vue entirely – ouch. Naturally, this means you can’t share your account details with your friends or family, nor can you try to circumvent it by bringing your PlayStation console (If you choose to use one, that is) with you while traveling. 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Check out this YouTube vid… Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series devoted to helping people cut the cord called “2018 Essential Guide to Cord Cutting” – be sure to read that article for more tips about Direct TV Now as well as other streaming options. That article also has an in-depth video discussion as well. You can watch the video on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/t9k6ZkbyabM. Credibility Notice: I am an average consumer just like you. This is an honest review. I am a real life cord cutter not a paid endorser. PlayStation Vue FAQs for Cord Cutters. What is PlayStation Vue’s Website? Do I need to have a PlayStation to Watch PlayStation Vue? NO you do NOT need a PlayStation box to watch Playstation Vue! You can watch PlayStation Vue with many of the normal tv streaming devices such as Roku® players, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV®, Android TV, a web browser, Google Chromecast, and on iOS and Android mobile and tablet devices. Learn more here: https://www.playstation.com/en- us/network/vue/faq/introduction/#no-playstation-required. This is such a big misconception that it’s actually hurt PlayStation Vue’s chances of survival! Various reports have surfaced that Sony may discontinue PlayStation Vue because of it’s poor sales – that’s a shame because PlayStation Vue really is a good service. Personally I think it’s the best overall service of ANY current live tv streaming service because of all the great features it offers and how easy it is to use. It would be a shame to see PlayStation Vue go away. What Channel Packages are offered on PlayStation Vue? PlayStation Vue offers LOTS of variety and there is something for everybody. There are FOUR main plans available: Access: $40/month for 45-50 local broadcast channels and favorite cable networks like AMC, ESPN, HGTV and more, depending on your area. Core: $45/month gets you all the Access channels PLUS NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network and more regional sports networks. Elite: $50/month gets you the Core channels PLUS select ‘movie’ speciality channels like MGM, FXX, Sony Movie Channel, Universal Kids, etc. Ultra: $75/month gets you the Elite package PLUS premium networks HBO® and SHOWTIME® included. There are over 90+ networks to enjoy on this plan! To see what’s available in YOUR area you need to look for the box in the upper right hand corner and enter you zip code. See this pic… Is there a Limit on the Number of Screens I can Watch PlayStation Vue on at one time? What’s great about PlayStation Vue is that you can watch up to FIVE (5) live tv streams at one time on with any of their plans. That’s the most of any tv streaming service. You can also watch away from home on up to 3 devices. BONUS COOL FEATURE: If you do happen to own a PS4 ™ console, you can choose up to three live programs to watch on the SAME screen — you can put any live game, news, TV show, or movie in a split-screen setup to watch two or three live programs at once. Does PlayStation Vue have a DVR? Another great feature of the PlayStation Vue Service is there DVR. All plans include a DVR with UNLIMITED Storage of shows for up to 28 days. In most cases you can also fast forward through your DVR recordings – which is NOT always the case with other streaming service providers. Does PlayStation Vue have On-Demand TV Shows and Movies? Yes but the content library doesn’t seem to be as robust as other tv streaming services and you can’t fast forward through commercials on most of the on-demand content. What Local Channels does PlayStation Vue Offer? Can I get Regional Sports Networks too? It depends on your area. In my area (Tampa, FL) PlayStation Vue is one of the best streaming services available for local channels and regional sports networks. Basically we can get every local channel we want (except for our local NBC which no streaming service offers in our area). To see the local channels available in YOUR area use the instructions I provided above in the “Channel Packages” section. Does PlayStation Vue offer Premium Channels like HBO and Showtime? Yes, PlayStation offers a number of premium channels and combo packages. Check it out… Does PlayStation Vue offer other channel add-ons? Yes, PlayStation Vue has some great customizable channel add-on packages. This includes the NFL RED ZONE Channel – a network that PlayStation Vue is one of the only streaming service provides to offer. Check it out… What is the User Interface and Channel Guide like on PlayStation Vue? While perhaps not as user friendly as a traditional channel guide offered by cable tv providers, the channel guide on PlayStation Vue is at least as good as that offered by other good streaming services such as Direct TV Now, it’s superior to Sling TV, and worlds better than Hulu Plus (which doesn’t even have a channel guide!). Here is a screenshot… Does PlayStation Vue offer Promotions for New Subscribers? Yes, the normal offer is a 5-7 day free trial on their website. TIP: PlayStation Vue regularly offers promo codes at places like Groupon and Best Buy. If you have a promo code here’s an example how to use it on PlayStation Vue: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/vue/partners/groupon-ls/ What’s the Bottom Line on PlayStation Vue? I love PlayStation Vue – it had everything I wanted in a streaming tv service. It’s a shame that Sony killed PlayStation Vue. What other Streaming TV Services are available instead? Want more tips like this? 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