HBO and Cinemax are launching today on PlayStation™Vue, the pioneering Internet-based live TV service from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Consumers will also have a new option with the introduction of a new PlayStation Vue plan offering, “Ultra,” which includes HBO, SHOWTIME® and more than 100 top sports, movie, and TV channels for $64.99 per month ($74.99 in cities with most major live local broadcast stations*). Additionally, HBO NOW, the standalone streaming service, launches today on PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems for new and existing users.
HBO joins PlayStation Vue just ahead of the highly anticipated series premiere of the sci-fi drama, Westworld, airing on October 2. Users who sign up for HBO via PlayStation Vue can also watch critically acclaimed shows including Game of Thrones, Veep and Silicon Valley, live and on-demand on PlayStation Vue. With PlayStation Vue’s unmatched cloud DVR, users can record hundreds of shows at once with conflict-free recording.
With an Internet connection and a PlayStation Vue TV-connected device, there are no additional fees, such as monthly set-top box fees, or long term contracts. Below is a list of plans available on PlayStation Vue.
Access – 55+ channels, including live cable TV, movies and sports channels
($29.99 per month; $39.99 in cities with most major live local broadcast stations*)
Core – 70+ channels, including all the channels from Access with the addition of live national and regional sports networks
($34.99 per month; $44.99 in cities with most major live local broadcast stations*)
Elite – 100+ channels, featuring all the channels from Core with the addition of top movie and entertainment channels
($44.99 per month; $54.99 in cities with most major live local broadcast stations*)
Ultra – HBO and SHOWTIME, plus all the 100+ channels from Elite
($64.99 per month; $74.99 in cities with most major live local broadcast stations*)
HBO and Cinemax are also available through PlayStation Vue as standalone channel offerings for $15 each per month. The launch of HBO and Cinemax on PlayStation Vue marks the first time that either network’s live programming is available as a standalone offering without a bundle subscription. PlayStation Vue users with an active HBO subscription can also access programming from HBO NOW at no additional cost by linking their PlayStation™Network email and password.
Available nationwide, PlayStation Vue is accessible through popular TV-connected devices such as PS4 and Roku, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices. Google Chromecast is also supported via compatible devices. A single PlayStation Vue subscription allows users to simultaneously stream content across different devices. For more information, please visit www.psvue.com
