VUDU Comes to the PS3. Adding Even More Media Streaming Options.

[oversoul53]

Originally Posted by Susan Panico on PS Blog

Whew… it’s been an exciting and busy couple of weeks on the PlayStation Network. Last week we shared the news that NHL will begin streaming live games to the PlayStation 3 and that Hulu Plus is now available to all PlayStation Network members and we’re not slowing down! I’m happy to report that beginning next week, VUDU, the HD movie streaming service, will be available to all PS3 users in the United States that are registered to PSN, making it the only gaming console to offer VUDU.
With VUDU, we’re adding another layer of great entertainment content to PlayStation Network and providing another choice for PS3 users to experience cinema-quality entertainment in the comfort of their living rooms. Access to VUDU doesn’t require a subscription. Simply pay-as-you-go for the content you want.



All of you with a free PlayStation Network account can get in on the VUDU action. Simply go to the PlayStation Store and download the VUDU app for free. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll see it appear in the XMB under the “Video” icon and from there, will have access to thousands of movie titles – available for instant viewing in HD and HDX 1080p formats with no buffering or downloading, and with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Surround Sound. Many of the hit movies are available for rental or purchase right when they are released to DVD and Blu-ray, giving you the most instant access when you want it.
You can recommend movies for your friends to watch using its social network integrations or just peruse VUDU’s video store and discover what’s available. It’s quite simple. Check it out!

I don't understand this... we're already able to rent movies off the PS Store so... how is this any different?

maybe it's cheaper? I did see "$2 for 2 nights" in the picture.

Anyways, I'll be downloading this mainly because it's nice to have apps, and because it looks like it might be cheaper then the PS Store with a wider selection. And there's no subscription fee, just pay as u go for movie rentals.

Also, I'm sure that streaming them over the internet instead of downloading them to the HDD and wasting space is a plus, that and some ppl have had issues with videos on the PS Store.

This is the kinda thing that put Blockbuster out of business, I'm sure...

[EternalSiN]

Great more useless features..where the fuck is party chat already?

And really what is the point of this? Netflix allows you to watch as many shows and movies you want for $9 versus this shit were you gotta pay per rental.

[solracthesin]

More movie apps. Lame. How about an NBA app, that the only app I would bother paying for.

[oversoul53]

Originally Posted by EternalSiN

Great more useless features..where the fuck is party chat already?

And really what is the point of this? Netflix allows you to watch as many shows and movies you want for $9 versus this shit were you gotta pay per rental.

cuz Netflix doesn't offer new movies until many many months after they come out on DVD. Sure it's $9 a month, but everything is 5 months old, or old-ish. This is basically the same as a movie rental store, all new releases (and some old) for set prices.

To me, Netflix is a bad comparison, comparing this the the rentals on the PS Store would be more accurate.