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[Sobriquet]

I'll give it a shot when it's on iOS and Xbox 360 or PS3.

 

[h1nch]

If they were to offer HBO shows, I'd agree with the thread title.

 

[The Lamonster]

Wish it could stream to the consoles

THIS!

 

[Tobor]

As everybody else has said, get on the consoles, iOS, and preferably Apple TV, or it's worthless.

 

[e_i]

Amazon still lacks the Cartoon Network and the Hub. I want my ponies and Adventure Time damnit!

 

[BattleMonkey]

Love Prime, and there is stuff on it that I would watch, but no apps or streaming on consoles makes me not use it as many have said. I could see it replacing netflix for me if they ever get it on consoles and such.

 

[gcubed]

A basic Roku is $50. 720P streaming.

http://www.roku.com/roku-products#3

See how much it is on Amazon, no tax or shipping if you have prime.

as was said before, i already have 5 things plugged into my TV. Why pay $50 and add yet another device to get around Amazon being idiots?

 

[RBH]

Sony's mystery addition to the PlayStation 3's streaming video service lineup is a mystery no more: it's Amazon Instant Video, the online retailer's collection of an estimated 100,000 movies and shows, as well as Prime Instant Video, the roughly 17,000 streaming items included along with a $79 Amazon Prime subscription. That includes recent infusions of content from Discovery, Viacom, ABC-Disney, and Fox. Sony tells us both services will be accessible from a native PS3 app, downloadable from your console's XMB menu, and should run similarly to Netflix or Hulu Plus in that regard. You won't be able to purchase content from Amazon using your PlayStation Store digital wallet, though.

The announcement may not be as exciting as a live TV service, but it's a major video service that the Xbox 360 doesn't have... unless you count the grueling process of downloading shows in advance on a Windows computer and streaming to your Xbox using Windows Media Center.

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/3/2921798/sony-ps3-amazon-instant-video

 

[gdt]

Seems like that needs it's own thread.

 

[wenis]

yep, cool. Just means more content that I get from both services. Not sure why anyone would take sides in this.

 

[Zoe]

YES!!!

 

[T.M. MacReady]

Seems like that needs it's own thread.

Yes

 

[Salaadin]

What? Really?

I was so close to buying a Roku when it was Amazons DOTD last week. Glad I didnt.

 

[CFMOORE!]

PS3 confirmed as the victor in the online video content streaming wars of videogame consoles.

 

[marrec]

unless you count the grueling process of downloading shows in advance on a Windows computer and streaming to your Xbox using Windows Media Center.

Man, that's not a grueling process at all its the number one way I watch stuff on my TV right now.

 

[JdFoX187]

Hopefully Amazon brings back the cheap Prime upgrade for students so I can take advantage. Think it was like $40 a couple months ago, but I was broke

 

[samus i am]

Is anyone really excited about Amazon becoming bigger and having more power?

 

[Houston3000]

Does Amazon Prime stream TV shows like Netflix or like Hulu?

That is to say... do they have each new episode of a show the next day/week like Hulu or do they only put an entire season worth of episodes online at a time months after the season finishes like Netflix?

 

[Suite Pee]

Eh, I don't want all my eggs in one basket. Also still a little bitter over their ALEC sponsorship.

 

[ReBurn]

PS3 confirmed as the victor in the online video content streaming wars of videogame consoles.

Does such a war exist?

 

[jvalioli]

Is anyone really excited about Amazon becoming bigger and having more power?

Oh no! So you think netflix should have control over this space?

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Oh, oh fuck yes. I'm done with Netflix now.

 

[AlanzTalon]

PS3 confirmed as the victor in the online video content streaming wars of videogame consoles.

Is there a reason to think it won't land on Xbox360 in due time? Service is on everything as is....I wouldn't expect them to not get on the MS gravy train as well.

 

[wenis]

Oh, oh fuck yes. I'm done with Netflix now.

why?

 

[oatmeal]

Holy shit.

Netflix is fucked.

 

[Suite Pee]

Oh no! So you think netflix should have control over this space?

Don't be a dick, you know how widespread Amazon is in many different areas while Netflix is only in one.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Hell yes. Finally.

 

[CFMOORE!]

Does such a war exist?

clearly it is a joke.

Is there a reason to think it won't land on Xbox360 in due time? Service is on everything as is....I wouldn't expect them to not get on the MS gravy train as well.

it is possible to remain an exclusive to PS3. Granted, there is nothing right now showing it won't come as it doesn't say it is exclusive. For what it is worth, I use my 360 for all my Hulu/Netflix needs until they decide to shit out from time to time, then I hop on my PS3. I own and buy every console. I don't give a fuck who has what or gets what service.

 

[ronito]

Wow. Welp, I think that does it for netflix.

 

[Zhengi]

Does Amazon Prime stream TV shows like Netflix or like Hulu?

That is to say... do they have each new episode of a show the next day/week like Hulu or do they only put an entire season worth of episodes online at a time months after the season finishes like Netflix?

I think it's more like Netflix where they put up whole seasons. However, I think Amazon Prime right now has some pretty slim pickings compared to Netflix atm. They need to add more streaming content to their service.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

why?

Because I actually have a device that can use this damn service now. The fact that Netflix is on EVERYTHING is an excellent selling point, and now that I can use the Amazon service I'm already paying for with my Prime account on my PS3, I have no need for Netflix.

 

[Like the hat?]

oh shit, they have episodes of Doug for only two bucks each

shit, complete season 1 of the Nickelodeon one for only $13, bought!

 

[AlanzTalon]

I think it's more like Netflix where they put up whole seasons. However, I think Amazon Prime right now has some pretty slim pickings compared to Netflix atm. They need to add more streaming content to their service.

the "Instant" content that you pay-per-episode for is up within a day of the original airing, if you buy the season pass for a series still airing it automatically adds it to your library when it is available and bills your amazon account the $1.99 or $1.89 or whatever that ep is. Walking Dead started downloading to my HTPC about 30 minutes after it aired on Sunday nights....

 

[cwmartin]

Because I actually have a device that can use this damn service now. The fact that Netflix is on EVERYTHING is an excellent selling point, and now that I can use the Amazon service I'm already paying for with my Prime account on my PS3, I have no need for Netflix.

Assuming they both provide the exact same content right? But they don't.

 

[echoshifting]

Canceled my Netflix subscription, just like that.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

the "Instant" content that you pay-per-episode for is up within a day of the original airing, if you buy the season pass for a series still airing it automatically adds it to your library when it is available and bills your amazon account the $1.99 or $1.89 or whatever that ep is. Walking Dead started downloading to my HTPC about 30 minutes after it aired on Sunday nights....

This is awesome. If all these features are available on the PS3 app, I'm killing my DirecTV account this fall.

Assuming they both provide the exact same content right? But they don't.

Yep, they don't. I don't really care, though. Amazon is the superior service with the options for the instant streaming and a la carte purchasing.

 

[JGS]

Think it's time to bite the bullet and purchase a PS3 (I wonder ig that will make me a hardcore gamer too?).

Just to be sure, is HBO available on either Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon?

 

[SimleuqiR]

the "Instant" content that you pay-per-episode for is up within a day of the original airing, if you buy the season pass for a series still airing it automatically adds it to your library when it is available and bills your amazon account the $1.99 or $1.89 or whatever that ep is. Walking Dead started downloading to my HTPC about 30 minutes after it aired on Sunday nights....

WOW! Really?

Cablevision, your days are numbered!

 

[TheContact]

Netflix is just a little too integrated into too many things to switch right now. There's a lot of potential with Amazon Prime though

 

[SUPREME1]

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/3/2921798/sony-ps3-amazon-instant-video

Own thread, get.

 

[Cheebo]

Think it's time to bite the bullet and purchase a PS3 (I wonder ig that will make me a hardcore gamer too?).

Just to be sure, is HBO available on either Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon?

For a lot cheaper you could get a Roku box that has Netflix, Hulu, & Amazon on it.

HBO isn't on any of those, you need HBO Go for that.

 

[NervousXtian]

Get it on my Xbox and bye bye Netflix.. heck.. it might be bye bye Netflix already.. kids are just used to the 360.. they'll figure it out.

 

[Zhengi]

the "Instant" content that you pay-per-episode for is up within a day of the original airing, if you buy the season pass for a series still airing it automatically adds it to your library when it is available and bills your amazon account the $1.99 or $1.89 or whatever that ep is. Walking Dead started downloading to my HTPC about 30 minutes after it aired on Sunday nights....

I see. Yeah, I haven't really bought any content and I have just browsed the free streaming content available so far. That part I am disappointed in. I did see that there is a lot of content if you are willing to pay extra for it.

 

[Qwell]

Now if Amazon would group TV shows into a single selection that allows season and episodes. That is one other thing that bugs me is When searching for a show you get each Season listed separately instead of lumped into 1 thing.

 

[AlanzTalon]

WOW! Really?

Cablevision, your days are numbered!

yeah, using Amazon Instant has been a great deal. so easy to just buy the stuff you want sitting on your laptop on your couch and bam it is right there on your TV waiting in your library.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Get it on my Xbox and bye bye Netflix.. heck.. it might be bye bye Netflix already.. kids are just used to the 360.. they'll figure it out.

Yeah, when the hell is this coming to 360?

 

[RBH]

Seems like that needs it's own thread.

Yes

Own thread, get.

Should I make a new thread for this in the OT even if there's already one in the Gaming forum?

 

[Dreams-Visions]

installed and enjoying Battlestar Galactica right now!

 

[marrec]

Yeah, when the hell is this coming to 360?

Sooooooon.

Probably.

Hopefully.

 

[AlanzTalon]

I see. Yeah, I haven't really bought any content and I have just browsed the free streaming content available so far. That part I am disappointed in. I did see that there is a lot of content if you are willing to pay extra for it.

right. the "Prime" stuff is close in scale/quality/content to Netflix instant. but then you add pretty much everything else that is on TV or on DVD for rental at either $.99, $1.99, $2.99 (HD) or $3.99/$5.99 for the new release movies.

and really, the SD quality has been more than fine for me. HD is nice, but for 90% buying it in SD is no big downgrade. It is fullscreen, a little pixelated, but fine.