Dish TV coming to PS4 (and PS3) through an App

[Elandyll]

http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/d...aystation-app/

A troop of new Joey devices wasn't the only thing Dish had up its sleeve for CES. In an effort to bring its streaming chops to game consoles, the company has just announced an app for PlayStation that does just that. Dish customers will be able to take advantage of the Hopper's functionality via its Virtual Joey software on both PlayStation 3 and PS4 consoles to access their favorite TV shows without having to switch devices once that marathon gaming session is up. This software also allows for control via either the DualShock 4 or the Dish remote. The app should arrive for download this spring in the PlayStation Store.

Note: This is really not for "cord cutters", as you still need a Hopper and a sub to Dish (obviously), but this kinda is a bit of a kick for a certain competitor and their "HDMI in" I think...
We should fully expect for Dish competition to follow suit I guess.

For cord cutters, Sony is (supposedly) at work on a IP-only TV solution.

PS: This App makes the PS3/ PS4 into a "Joey" via an app. a Joey is a box that "streams" the content from a big ol (actually the newer series) DVR, from which you can access your content, be it live TV or recorded DVR shows.
Hopefully (for me), DirecTV will do the same thing soon

[Mr.Twinks]

I currently have dish and this will be pretty cool if I can access my DVR in my HT room. I do have a cable for additional Joey box but since this is around the corner, no need to have the extra box. Thanks for the info!

[Chris60119]

Dish sucks... If you want satellite. Get Directtv. I'll PM you my account# and save you some money..

[Grim Reaper]

I bet dish paid Sony to have the app made.

[satam55]

Originally Posted by Elandyll

http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/d...aystation-app/





Note: This is really not for "cord cutters", as you still need a Hopper and a sub to Dish (obviously), but this kinda is a bit of a kick for a certain competitor and their "HDMI in" I think...
We should fully expect for Dish competition to follow suit I guess.

For cord cutters, Sony is (supposedly) at work on a IP-only TV solution.

PS: This App makes the PS3/ PS4 into a "Joey" via an app. a Joey is a box that "streams" the content from a big ol (actually the newer series) DVR, from which you can access your content, be it live TV or recorded DVR shows.
Hopefully (for me), DirecTV will do the same thing soon

At last year's CES, DirecTV announced they were bringing their similar app to the PS3 & Sony's Bravia TVs (http://www.screendigest.com/news/201..._tvs/view.html).

It got released on Sony's BRAVIA R550A and R520A HDTV series, but folks are still waiting on the PS3 version. Hopefully we'll get an update on this & a PS4 version announced too.

[satam55]

Video of the PS4 app in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAuxCGOz6po

[philzilla]

Originally Posted by Chris60119

Dish sucks... If you want satellite. Get Directtv. I'll PM you my account# and save you some money..

No, DirectTV sucks too.