PlayStation 3 Plugs Into MLB.tv
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BigDogsHuntNew MemberOPhttp://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/04/22/news-playstation-3-plugs-into-mlb-tv.aspx
Sony announced today that MLB.tv subscribers can stream any 2010 regular-season baseball game (except for your local team's games - or Natl televised broadcasts, thanks to MLB's television contracts) to their TV through their PS3s, in HD.
The PS3 app is slightly more robust in the video department than the mobile version.
The app is already live, so go download it for free already. You will need an active MLB.tv account (approx $100-$120 for the full season)
1st) I am so stoked for this....just a huge Computer Monitor in essence for what I use now.
2nd) Blocking out local or Nationalized televised is meaningless as those are on TV (for the most part).
3rd) NFL really needs to get on the bandwagon and allow fans via their Computers to view any and all out of market games (except Natl TV games) as well. Long overdue.
MLB.tv rocks...love it.:hi5:
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
BigDogsHuntNew MemberOn my computer monitor, I can watch 4 games at the same time (the old program actually allowed for 6)...but obviously only sound for one.
Cant wait to check if its only one game, or multiple games via this PS3 option.
This is money for fantasy league tracking, etc.
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
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BigDogsHuntNew Member"lmeister3 wrote:
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BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
TJamesW_PhinfanNew MemberI wonder if they'll do an NFL version? Would be nice to see.
BigDogsHuntNew MemberTried it out last night...so easy.....its only one game at a time, but you can easily toggle to the full list, see what the details are, and switch between....and the HD is sweet on my TV.
Great idea MLB....(and love that PS3 joined up).
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
TheHighExhaultedforum_veteranIs it worth the money subscribers? Clear picture and no delays?
BigDogsHuntNew Member"Cool Calm Mike wrote:
Is it worth the money subscribers? Clear picture and no delays?
The subscription is the same one you would use on your Computer/Laptop, etc (and thats worth it all by itself). Its the normal/standard annual fee to get all the MLB games via a computer. I pay the annual fee $119 that gets me all RADIO and TV feeds. Since I travel, whatever the IP address is, thats the game I get blocked. So while @ home, O's and Nats are blocked, if I travel away from DC I can watch O's and Nats, but would have Marlins blocked when down in Miami, etc.
You just use it to login via the PS3. Yes, the streaming and image quality (wireless or wired) is the same as you would see on your laptop...just think of the TV as a LARGER monitor.
Again, the only difference is the application on the laptop allows up to 4 games to be viewed (quad box) at the same time - with only one sound based on which one you selected, but you click to switch to the other boxes for that audio, etc.
PS3/TV is one sound, one image.
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
TheHighExhaultedforum_veteranSo the picture is HD or streaming internet video quality?
BigDogsHuntNew Member"Cool Calm Mike wrote:
So the picture is HD or streaming internet video quality?
Yes.
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
TheHighExhaultedforum_veteranSo the premium version is just a dvr feature more than the standard version?
BigDogsHuntNew Member"Cool Calm Mike wrote:
So the premium version is just a dvr feature more than the standard version?
Yeah, and I think Radio feed for BLACKEDOUT games, etc. worth it....and archived games of those Blackedout once finished, etc.
P.S. no radio feed via PS3.
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
Desidesforum_veteran"TJamesW_Phinfan wrote:
I wonder if they'll do an NFL version? Would be nice to see.
The problem with the NFL offering that is their television contracts with the major networks and DirecTV. CBS and FOX and NBC would throw a fit over the loss of eyeballs watching their broadcasts, which means they can't charge as much for advertisements. Local affiliates would complain too, because they'd see less advertising revenue as well.
The NFL might be interested in sharing some of the revenue with everyone, but the money earned from subscription fees plus online advertising wouldn't come close to the money lost on the television end.
One way to get around it might be to pipe the broadcasts directly to the internet stream, advertisements and all. There are some technical problems with that, and advertisers might complain about having to pay increased rates.
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BigDogsHuntNew Member"Desides wrote:
The problem with the NFL offering that is their television contracts with the major networks and DirecTV. CBS and FOX and NBC would throw a fit over the loss of eyeballs watching their broadcasts, which means they can't charge as much for advertisements. Local affiliates would complain too, because they'd see less advertising revenue as well.
The NFL might be interested in sharing some of the revenue with everyone, but the money earned from subscription fees plus online advertising wouldn't come close to the money lost on the television end.
One way to get around it might be to pipe the broadcasts directly to the internet stream, advertisements and all. There are some technical problems with that, and advertisers might complain about having to pay increased rates.
Well, with MLB you are still watching the broadcast of the actual public teams...so dont see why that would change with NFL. Ex. if Yanks, I listen to YES (or can choose the opposing team if I want). Why couldnt Football do the same...CBS feed, FOX feed, NBC, etc, etc....or pick Radio feed, etc.
Now, MLB does block the commercial break. Its just weird that MLB is maximizing its access GLOBALLY and NFL isnt.
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
Jt0323moderator"lmeister3 wrote:
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I was thinking the 360 should do this with MLB and it would be awesome, i hope there is still a chance!
TheHighExhaultedforum_veteranJust got home and set everything up. SICK.
TheHighExhaultedforum_veteranHoly crap. I can watch a game on the TV with ps3 and have a game going on my laptop. Pretty sweet.
BigDogsHuntNew Member"Cool Calm Mike wrote:
Holy crap. I can watch a game on the TV with ps3 and have a game going on my laptop. Pretty sweet.
:yes:And if you get an iphone, ipod touch, or ipad you can watch a 3rd..LOL:yes:
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
Desidesforum_veteran"BigDogsHunt wrote:
Well, with MLB you are still watching the broadcast of the actual public teams...so dont see why that would change with NFL. Ex. if Yanks, I listen to YES (or can choose the opposing team if I want). Why couldnt Football do the same...CBS feed, FOX feed, NBC, etc, etc....or pick Radio feed, etc.
Now, MLB does block the commercial break. Its just weird that MLB is maximizing its access GLOBALLY and NFL isnt.
The problem is the current TV contracts. They're not up for renegotiation for a couple of years.
Right now the NFL needs to worry about a CBA, not NFL.tv.
"Not you." — Tywin Lannister
ScottishFinsubscriberThe NFL does this already for overseas guys like me , its expensive as hell though at about £150 for the season. Worth it if you are a die hard fan like most are :D
Its the only way I can guarantee seeing every Phins game live and IMO worth it :D
Jt0323moderatorwait so i can have my dad watch from his computer and me watch from my ps3? if so im excited, because im going to NY for the summer and my dads out here, and i wanted to give him my package cause i only care about the Yankees, and ill get them back in NY, this way i can let my brother use it too in vegas
BigDogsHuntNew Member"Jt0323 wrote:
wait so i can have my dad watch from his computer and me watch from my ps3? if so im excited, because im going to NY for the summer and my dads out here, and i wanted to give him my package cause i only care about the Yankees, and ill get them back in NY, this way i can let my brother use it too in vegas
Hey, family site, lets stick to Baseball.....anyhooo......
you all crack me up, so none of you actually buy stuff like this and immediately sign on from 2 or 3 different laptops or computers to see if all can connect at the same time? I do!
I dont know what the max is, dont want to exceed or press my luck, but 3 simultaneous connections works for sure....have for years.:hi5:
P.S. I do the same for my Dad in FL....and while I travel using it, I know my Daughters are using it to still watch while they are @ home.
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
Jt0323moderatorwait i thought you can only use it on one pc at a time, i thought i read that somewhere, if not then thats amazing!
BigDogsHuntNew Member"Jt0323 wrote:
wait i thought you can only use it on one pc at a time, i thought i read that somewhere, if not then thats amazing!
try it:wink2:
BDH -
"To me, there are three things we all should do every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
Jimmy V. (Mar '93)
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