Hulu+ coming to PS3/X360/Apple devices

[Shojin]

http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/29/hulu-plus-premium/

The rumors were true. Today, Hulu is announcing a limited launch of Hulu Plus, an ad-supported, premium subscription service that will run $9.99 per month and includes HD access to full season runs of shows from Fox, ABC, and NBC. Better yet, Hulu Plus will work across a multitude of platforms, including PCs, the iPad, iPhone, some Samsung Blu-ray players, and soon, the PlayStation 3. The service is currently only available to select Hulu members who have been invited — you can request an invite here.

Even if you don’t have an invite, you’ll still be able to download a Hulu Plus application on the iPad, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 (it isn’t up on the App Store yet — we’ll update when it is). The application will feature a limited number of episodes, but you’ll be able to get a feel what the service will be like. Hulu says that the service will launch broadly in the coming months.

The new subscription service will feature shows from over 100 content providers, including both current and ‘classic’ episodes. Subscribers will have access to every episode from current seasons of 45 programs from ABC, Fox, and NBC, including Glee, Modern Family, 30 Rock, and The Office through a ‘Season Ticket’ system (see the screenshot below). The service will also offer a back catalog of older shows, some of which will include the entire series run of episodes.

Content will be delivered at a resolution of 720p (HD) when available, and can be downgraded in low-bandwidth scenarios.

'Coming soon' to PS3, video on Gizmodo that says it will be coming sometime July next month. 'Early 2011' is listed for Xbox 360 at the moment.
Price is $9.99/mo, and will include full series for some shows, some only with current series, delivered at 720p.

Lot of different shows revealed so far, as well as classics.
There's a list of some of them here: http://www.hulu.com/plus/

EDIT: Major Nelson confirmed it will be for XBL Gold members only, and the reason it is taking longer is because they want to provide a 'customized experience'.

[Gwynplaine]

Anything that gives me more ways to watch TV shows without having to watch a TV is awesome imo.

[dejet]

Sounds good, but I really dont like the idea that I am going to pay 9.99 and still have adds? am I reading that right

Today, Hulu is announcing a limited launch of Hulu Plus, an ad-supported

I can just stream hulu anyways from my PC, what does this add that makes steaming from my PC to TV worse then just right to my TV(ps3)

Guess the HD part? still any adds with a monthly fee seems bad to me.

[shukudai]

>_> Not available in Canada, still.

[Elcura]

Fuck Hulu, stupid thing that doesn't broadcast to anywhere but America.

[shidobu]

Sounds good, but I really dont like the idea that I am going to pay 9.99 and still have adds? am I reading that right



I can just stream hulu anyways from my PC, what does this add that makes steaming from my PC to TV worse then just right to my TV(ps3)

yea this...
if i have to pay for it then just fuck that =(

[Null]

For that one months $9.99 pay, you could buy a cable and connect your T.V to your PC.

[shidobu]

would use this on iphone/pad if had either. But on my game system nah.

[Devolver]

For that one months $9.99 pay, you could buy a cable and connect your T.V to your PC.

This is what I'm thinking. 10 bucks a month seems kinda steep if its still ad-supported.

[dejet]

I do record most of my shit on my PC ya. I have 4 TB of shit backed up as it is(I really should see what I dont need anymore) ~_~

Good idea, will see what else it offers, if it can offer day of release it might be worth it to some people. If its limited adds(1-2 a show) because of what you pay, it might work out as well. Only time will tell.

[octopus]

I probably would have paid the $10 if there are no ads, but if they're still showing ads.... lol they must not know how the internets work.

[Shojin]

I don't think people are understanding what this is, this isn't just 'Hulu for other devices', Hulu Plus will be on PC also, for the same $9.99. Instead of a few eps for some things, you will get the entire series, including all seasons for a lot of the shows.

This is the paid subscription service that Hulu have been talking about. And yes it will have ads still I'm guessing, but this is a potential cable service replacement, when you pay $50 a month for cable, cable stations still air commercials.

[Shojin]

For example, from their Plus page:

The X-Files
All 9 Seasons
201 Episodes

The Office
All 6 Seasons
119 Episodes

Law & Order: SVU
All 9 Seasons
159 Episodes

And this is just 3 of the shows. Whether it is better than Netflix streaming, don't know yet. I know Netflix can be limited in what shows/seasons it allows you to stream, especially in HD.

[Mizango]

Kick ass.

[Scythiroth]

Even if it was ad-free, $10 a month for Hulu is still pretty ridiculous. I don't really watch enough TV to justify that cost.

edit: Oh, I guess I missed the part where they were putting up entire series. Only show I had saw the entire series posted for before was Lost, but everything else was just like 5 episodes.

[Devolver]

For example, from their Plus page:

Oh oh oh, ok. I understand now. Hopefully the ads are banner-centric and not the commercial style they have now.

[Cleverness]

It'll probably be the commercial way, but rather than being restricted to the rolling episodes you can see them all. While I've seen most of these series, being able to rewatch stuff like the Office, House, Burn Notice etc in HD on the big screen without having to buy the DVD's is pretty good.

[Baelorn]

They have a pretty big selection at launch but I'm going to wait to see how often they add new shows. Most of the shows they have are off the air. Some shows only have limited seasons available so I'll see how long it takes to get the rest of the seasons for those.

Also, are these full series up permanently or do they have "expiration" dates like Netflix?

[dejet]

I don't think people are understanding what this is, this isn't just 'Hulu for other devices', Hulu Plus will be on PC also, for the same $9.99. Instead of a few eps for some things, you will get the entire series, including all seasons for a lot of the shows.

This is the paid subscription service that Hulu have been talking about. And yes it will have ads still I'm guessing, but this is a potential cable service replacement, when you pay $50 a month for cable, cable stations still air commercials.

Only reason I have cable is to see shows I want when they air. Tho for the most part any big show is streaming(or on a torrent) a few hours after it airs.

Some shows have far to many adds on hulu. Like I said if they cut the amount it might fit some people. I can't see myself buying this when 99% of the stuff I can stream to my tv from my pc(without ads)

[Kaisha]

Really starting to dislike the focus on american-only features that 360/PS3 have been focusing on, especially when it comes to media other than games.

What do us Canadians get? Nothing, and we still pay the same amount monthly as far as gold memberships go.