We have some new updates about PlayStation Vue to share with you today. First, we’re happy to announce the addition of new channels to PlayStation Vue, including BBC America and NBA TV launching tomorrow, as well as VICE and more local broadcast stations from CBS and Fox coming soon.
Additionally, starting at 12:01am Eastern Time on November 11, all Viacom-owned networks will no longer be available on PlayStation Vue. This includes channels such as Comedy Central, Spike, and MTV. At PlayStation, we always strive to provide the best value and service for our fans. As part of our ongoing evaluation of the PlayStation Vue offering, we have determined that removing the bundle of channels from Viacom is the best way for us to continue to offer the most compelling value to our fans.
It’s been quite a busy year for us since launching ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned networks; we have expanded the service nationwide, added highly requested channels such as NFL Network and HBO, and introduced new PS Vue enabled devices such as Roku, Android TV and web support for PC and Mac. As demonstrated by the new channels announced today, we will continue to expand the PlayStation Vue service by adding devices and networks that are highly requested by our fans.
PlayStation Vue subscribers will continue to enjoy the popular features that make the service unique, such as simultaneous streaming and cloud-based DVR. We are continuing to add value and flexibility with multiple plan options to choose from, as well as a la carte options such as recent additions of HBO and Cinemax.
Remember that there is no long-term commitment required for any PlayStation Vue plan. You can visit www.psvue.com for more information.
We want to thank all of you for your continued support, and we look forward to all that’s ahead.
My guess is that Viacom wanted even more money for their crappy programming (some of Comedy Central is still okay, but hasn’t been the same in quite some time). I would bet if Sony caved, they would have had to raise the subscription price by at least $5, AT LEAST, per month. So it would have been sort of a catch 22 situation. One of those “Would you rather…” situations. Also, if Sony caved into the demands of Viacom, that sets a precedent for them to keep asking Sony for more money which would keep raising subscription prices. So yeah… Nothing happens in a bubble. So don’t be completely angry with Sony. Though I understand the frustration.
This is probably part of it. I’d rather lose one channel that my family consistently watches (Nick Jr.) in order to keep the cost consistent.
I’m extremely disappointed. I frequently watched comedy central as well as mtv and spike. and my kids watched nickelodeon. What actions can I take to try to get them back. I really liked vue up to this point but Im going to cancel before the next billing cycle if they don’t bring those channels back or replace them with something worth it. BBC and NBA I couldn’t care less about