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This is currently a problem all the streaming box developers are trying to solve. Each modern one has a sort of universal search that allows app providers to pu

by judge2020 5y ago

This is currently a problem all the streaming box developers are trying to solve. Each modern one has a sort of universal search that allows app providers to publish the list of titles they have available for streaming, and the system will surface those apps if a user goes to that search box to look for the title. We’ll probably have an overview of how good it works in 5 years or so.

aneutron 5y ago
From what I gather Google Chromecast w/ Google TV is a good performer in this regard. However, the issue remains that you'd have to pay almost 10€ per platform, for a total of 3 platforms, per month. That's simply not economivally viable.
- chollida1 5y ago
  Well another alternative is you pay say $5 per movie you watch or $2 per tv show episode rather than an all in price. Would that be an improvement?
  - ThunderSizzle 5y ago
    Considering I can get AAA games for $10 after waiting a year or so, I'm not sure if $5 for a decade old movie really that worth it. A-la-carte needs to be substantially cheaper to realistically compete with buffet style streaming services.
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  - dekoruotas 5y ago
    I can't be the only one who just bought a 4K blu-ray player. The cost of a disc is cheaper than a monthly subscription and I can still trade them in making it a cracking good deal. And quality is soo much better than streaming, literally made me move my sofa a little closer to TV!
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 5y ago
  That's a heck of a lot less expensive than cable even without the premium channels.
mikepurvis 5y ago
I don't know about other devices, but the PS4 has a unified "TV and Video" portal that I think tries to do something like this: https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/ps4/ps4-entertainment/ https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/ps4/ps4-entertainment/ Unfortunately, it's hobbled by the fact that the underlying apps are not reliable enough— Netflix works great, Disney+ is trash [1], Jellyfin has to be used through the browser so the interface is wretched. Not sure about Prime, Crave, and Hulu. [1]: https://screenrant.com/disney-plus-app-playstation-4-buffering-issues-why/ https://screenrant.com/disney-plus-app-playstation-4-bufferi...

aneutron 5y ago

From what I gather Google Chromecast w/ Google TV is a good performer in this regard. However, the issue remains that you'd have to pay almost 10€ per platform, for a total of 3 platforms, per month. That's simply not economivally viable.

chollida1 5y ago
Well another alternative is you pay say $5 per movie you watch or $2 per tv show episode rather than an all in price. Would that be an improvement?
- ThunderSizzle 5y ago
  Considering I can get AAA games for $10 after waiting a year or so, I'm not sure if $5 for a decade old movie really that worth it. A-la-carte needs to be substantially cheaper to realistically compete with buffet style streaming services.
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- dekoruotas 5y ago
  I can't be the only one who just bought a 4K blu-ray player. The cost of a disc is cheaper than a monthly subscription and I can still trade them in making it a cracking good deal. And quality is soo much better than streaming, literally made me move my sofa a little closer to TV!
AnIdiotOnTheNet 5y ago
That's a heck of a lot less expensive than cable even without the premium channels.

mikepurvis 5y ago

I don't know about other devices, but the PS4 has a unified "TV and Video" portal that I think tries to do something like this: https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/ps4/ps4-entertainment/ https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/ps4/ps4-entertainment/ Unfortunately, it's hobbled by the fact that the underlying apps are not reliable enough— Netflix works great, Disney+ is trash [1], Jellyfin has to be used through the browser so the interface is wretched. Not sure about Prime, Crave, and Hulu. [1]: https://screenrant.com/disney-plus-app-playstation-4-buffering-issues-why/ https://screenrant.com/disney-plus-app-playstation-4-bufferi...