One of the big pre-E3 rumors this year was that Microsoft was getting ready to announce a deal with Hulu to provide its many, many hours of TV and movies to Xbox users. E3 came and went, and Hulu wasn't mentioned once. Today, the rumor has re-appeared, except now it's the PlayStation Network that is said to be on the verge of offering Hulu.
According to Bloomberg's unnamed, insider sources, the partnership could be announced as soon as next week. The deal will, apparently, allow PSN users to pay to subscribe to Hulu's upcoming premium service. The price: $9.95 a month.
It would not surprise me if Hulu rolls out on both the Xbox and PS3, as well as every other service. From Hulu's point-of-view, it's a win because their install base grows amazingly, and from the Sony and Microsoft's point-of-view it's a win because it's another use for their online platform. The question for you: Are gamers the winners or the losers? On the one hand, it's another option for watching your favorite programming, but on the other hand, it's another thing to subscribe to every month...
I can't wait for the glorious near future when we'll be able to instantly watch any movie or TV show on earth, the instant we want to watch it, for one monthly fee. It's coming people -- it's the logical conclusion to current trends. Until then, though, get ready for a few years of crappy, failed attempts.
Source: Bloomberg
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KilltheCableBill
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R3LF_13
i watched HULU all the time on the PS3 web browser before it was blocked. Shortly after that I got a DVR and my need for HULU was reduced to near 0. I would love to watch HULU on the PS3 again, but my usage of it would not in any way warrent a subscription. no thanks.
crabs8518
For me this would not be something I'm interested in. I occasionally jump on to hulu but they have nothing that I actually watch. The only thing that I watch is everybody loves raymond but its just a link to get to the tv land website. If it was a part of the yearly playstation plus membership then it would be a good edition for people. Having to pay an extra 10 dollars a month for the service... no. Its 8.99 a month, plus tax of course, for unlimited streaming with netflix and one dvd out at a time. I run netflix on my PS3, Xbox 360, and PC all in different rooms for one price. If you have to get your hulu fix just watch it for free on your pc.
sts_bbonds756
Isn't hulu on the PC still free? Is that going to change because otherwise it seems like a rip considering Hulu used to work on the PS3 browser until it mysteriously stopped working one day.
I also agree, it would be a plus to add this too Playstation Plus (pun intended).
vinny87
The only was this would be worth it over netflix is is they would archive all the episodes.
Hippycat
Wouldn't be available in Canada anyway.
vinny87
The only was this would be worth it over netflix is is they would archive all the episodes.
DPsx72
Do not want. It has NO place on a game console and I don't think there's enough good TV worth watching to make a service like this useful. As it is I only use maybe 5 channels and only have shows 3 times a week (now that Futurama is back).
spicypooptastic
it would be a win if it offers more shows rather then the last one and clips
jahkrit
lmao, Snicker it said rumor, not "is". Boxee has hulu and more, no one's even thought of this?
Gamer_Lu
an extra $10 is not bad when compared to cable and the netflix service which is a little slow for my taste but if they add this as a new feature for Playstation Plus this could be a real winner.
DarthHerter
this would be awesome news if it were true. hopefully it is. but would reather it be on ps3 alone than on both consoles
BallsofFURY
9.95? haha, yeah right
Snicker60515
The story should say "Hulu is coming BACK to PS3"
The idea is wonderful to have that great service back on my PS3 but I'm not too keen about paying for it. I actually don't mind watching ads and most of the time when I watch shows from my DVR I watch the commercials if I'm not in a hurry. But if the audio is improved and episodes stay available for longer, then it's worth every penny. Hulu is one of the most important services available online and they do deserve my money!
Frank101me
That would be cool but then again i can just use Netflix to watch some TV shows through my console. But if you dont have a subscription to Netflix i think Hulu would be the way to go
benignotx
Please be true!
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