I have argued for years that PPV movies and such were ridiculously overpriced but lazy people like to spend money without having to actually leave their home, so the pricing has remained ridiculous. Sony may have to overcharge because they have been losing customers hand over fist here of late because they DON’T LISTEN to the people buying their products, they listen to the people behind a desk who keep saying they can make them more money, probably while renting movies online.

It’s funny when you can BUY some of the movies on dvd or bluray for cheaper than they are renting them. Same with digital game downloads too. Most are cheaper if you get off your lazy butt and go to the store.

People, paying $1.99 for a tv show is not a deal. Wait for the dvd/bluray and buy the whole season for the same price or cheaper in better quality! Wake up!

If anyone tries to say it is more expensive due to the bandwidth, storage, etc needed for digital, do not believe them.

I agree, I think the cost of digital video in general makes no sense and is way too high. How can they justify charging the same or more as physical media when there is less overhead?

The complete Journey soundtrack is available for download for less than $5 thru the Playstation Store, I highly recommend! For the price, it’s a steal & you can transfer it to any computer/phone/iPod via USB and keep it forever.

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Initially I also had similar connection issues. Not sure what method you’re using to contact Sony but I called their customer service line [1.855.999.7669] & got right thru. A nice rep eventually got me going. Rarely I have connection issues but you gotta consider the volatility of 3G/4G or wifi everywhere. Download the Speedtest app & test your internet connections. May help you find good connections.

Pandora or I Heart Radio are hardly comparable, btw. I’m a music app addict & love ‘em both, but they serve different needs. I pay for Pandora’s One (premium) to avoid audio ads & yet still have skip limits as well as other limitations. But for $12, MU is a bargain, with none of those limitations.

Also, try the music app “Songza” if you’re looking for a sweet free music app. It tailors your music via moods or activities. It’s also designed & serviced by musicians. Also has a rad headphone feature that adjusts the EQ levels automatically according to brand. Best of all, NO AUDIO ADS & it’s FREE!

But I wouldn’t go so far to say I’m disappointed in a one-year sub for $12, though there’s no way I see myself paying $10/mo. once my year is over. The selection on MU is just too uneven (hit and miss on many artists), and the “channels” based on an artist or song often play seemingly random music selections. I just wish I wasn’t so lazy about creating playlists.