While it may be nice to have those tv features I have three other ways to watch or stream Netflix or other movie/video related entertainment sources. This wasn't a selling point for me when choosing which console I'm getting.
Not really for me either, but if Comcast gets the ability for the Xbox One to fully function a as a cable box, I'd be okay with that.
I just don't see it working out in Sony's favor for some reason. They are paying Viacom a good bit of money to stream some channels (Viacom's television networks are not exactly the best), I see cable companies fighting this. Or trying to leverage Viacom in some way. (stop allowing streaming with a subscription to a TV service, or we're dropping you / demanding more money to be on our plan).
But, maybe not. Would be great for people that like the stuff on their networks.
List of Viacom channels
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_assets_owned_by_Viacom#Television_networks
The only channels there that I like are Spike for car/truck how to shows and maybe Comedy Central, but I can see how a lot of their line up would appeal to others. No details so it remains to be seen if PS4 gets all their channels. I sure hope this works out. I wouldn't mind getting tv this way as long as they don't get stupid like cable Co's and try to screw everyone.
Sadly, Spike has lost the UFC contract and MS already has that. Plus, no sports networks is a big thing in the US (and if they could get FIFA or a club league contract, in Europe as well).
Is there really a lot of people that watch MTV? Sure, kids might watch Nickelodeon, but stream it? These aren't really premium channels.
Sony will be detailing the PS4 launch on August 20th at 6pm BST. Most likely we'll be getting a firm launch date then.
http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/08/...plans-detailed-at-gamescom-2013?+main+twitter
Nice hopefully some good news.
The thing is likely 2 months away, I'm surprised they haven't announced something already yet.
That earlier post mentioned stock inventory of Oct 21 of some sony product. If true, it's likely early November. But they could easily say something else Tuesday.
I honestly don't see them dropping out of October for a launch date. I'm sure they want to beat Microsoft to market and should easily be able to do so, since Microsoft seems cemented in the November month. Regardless, we'll see the PS4 in right about 2 months time.
Releasing in October would not give the best results. We don't even know if a good selection of games for the ps4 will be available that early. Most of the games we are interested in are coming out late November. Bf4, cod, watchdogs, knack, a few others. No point letting users buy a console a month before any decent games come out. What will we do just turn on the console and mess around the UI?
Drive club looks neat I like that you can try out the game through psn and keep it by purchasing the full version. At least that's one game to have right away. I'm sure the Indy games will be available. Octodad looked hilarious.
I would not mind getting it in October. I would pay it off way before Xmas that way I don't have to spend a ton of money all at once on presents for my siblings say if the console came out the end of November.
Is it a mistake to buy a launch day ps4?