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Ultimate Duh: Hulu Plus Not Tied to PlayStation Plus

There have been a lot of rumors that have been posted over the past few weeks over whether or not Hulu would be integrated with PlayStation Plus in some form, given the fact that Sony has moved over to a paid subscription model. And they're actually good rumors if you manage to forget that the whole thing is common sense.

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Godmars2905054d ago

Should probably be true, with regular Hulu being offered on PSN in general, but this is as much unsupported conjecture as are the articles saying that PS+ is needed.

Red-Dead-Roar5054d ago

hulu website says psn+ is needed for hulu plus...

creatchee5054d ago

That kinda sucks. I was hoping that Hulu would be included with the PSN+ Subscription.

It's not like you don't get enough content/value out of PSN+, but Hulu functionality would really sweeten the deal and maybe knock a few people off of the fence onto the subscriber side.

StupidTeenagersMust-5054d ago

Sony needs people to buy Playstation plus and the only way to do that is with these kinds of services. Free games alone isn't going to do it.

Newtype5054d ago (Edited 5054d ago )

I think they gave people PS+ to give them an option.

PoSTedUP5054d ago (Edited 5054d ago )

its hard to say right now, we dont know whether we will have to pay also IF its psn+ only, its up to them whether its worth it or not how much they will make having 30+ million people able to subscribe to hulu right off the bat (all psn users) compared to how much they will make having it a few million psn+ members only at first but PLUS how much hulu will drive PSN+ subscriptions. its not an easy choice. sony need their brains behind this defiantly, also could be a hit or miss decision. lets just wait and see.

having 30 million people accessing hulu for $10 a month could be really profitable depending on how much sony gets out of it.

depending on how much sonys makes off of PSN+ subscriptions (after paying devs and ppl for their free games and services like qore etc.) hulu can drive sales of psn+ and that may be a good thing but IT IS NOT GUARANTEED that it will drive subscriptions and we dont know how profitable psn+ is for sony so...

Tony-A5054d ago

I don't know if people would find it attractive to pay a subscription on top of another subscription. Hulu Plus on Plus probably wouldn't sway that many people if any at all.

What they need for Plus would be good deals and features that people didn't think they needed, but become very attracted to.

morganfell5054d ago

You may not be privy to this highly classified piece of information but Sony has been providing free services, such as dedicated server multiplayer for some time.

WildArmed5054d ago

I rather have more games over hulu+...
I already own netflix.. that covers my hulu love..
and I have my hulu hooked up w/ the ps3 via media share..

:D

PS+ is great, loving it.
Can't wait for the next content launch

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MGRogue20175054d ago (Edited 5054d ago )

Alot of PS3 gamers haven't been buying this PSN+ membership, I can tell you that right now.

We aren't stupid, you know.. :)

tinybigman5054d ago

because it made sense for me.

ER-AM5054d ago (Edited 5054d ago )

You're absolutely correct. People are stupid if they buy PSN+. You can't say it any better than that.

Of course, people who buy PlayStation+ (abbreviated as PS+) are still up for debate. Of course, they do get a point in their favor for knowing what it's called.

EDIT: My hopes are low, but I gotta be me. And I thought it was funny. Looks like you did too. So bubbles for being intelligent enough to read the whole thing.

SuperStrokey11235054d ago

I wonder how many poeple will fail to read and understand your entire comment before disagreeing lol

TheBuIIetSponge5054d ago

Hulu =! Sony

Its not like Xbox Live gold members get Netflix free.

headhunter5054d ago

My only question is Hulu + gonna come to Canada

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Hulu Plus Update Brings Official Support For PlayStation TV

Hulu Plus is now officially supported on the PlayStation TV after the app updated to version 1.04.

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JMaine5183337d ago

Nice! Wish I was able to pick up one of these when they were going for cheap on Amazon

vongruetz3337d ago

I picked up my second during that Amazon sale. I needed a new PS3 controller and for $10 more, I could also get the PSTV, Lego game, and memory card. It was kind of a no-brainer

TheColbertinator3337d ago

Good to hear. Hulu Plus is my favorite

ScorpiusX3337d ago

Great deal , but hulu sux . Tried the sub some of the movies on their were like 30-years old , stuff 8 have never heard of . Again great for those that will enjoy both

ruefrak3337d ago

The movies on Hulu are not as good as what you find on Netflix. Hulu is the service you use to catch up on the current season of shows. I don't use it as much as Netflix, but more than Amazon Prime. If you have them all, you've got all your bases covered.

uth113337d ago

Great, now get youtube & netflix and half the complaints about this device will go away!

vongruetz3336d ago

Youtube ain't happening, but you can use it through the browser. Netflix is the one that everyone is waiting for.

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Hulu Plus is Now Available for the Nintendo 3DS; One Month Free Trial Offered

Hulu is becoming ubiquitous among consoles and it has now made its way to Nintendo’s handheld device, the 3DS. Users can try out Hulu Plus by signing up for a free month trial.

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Hulu Plus Is Free For Xbox Live Members This Weekend

VG247: ''Hulu Plus is free for all Xbox Live members this weekend until Sunday, August 4. Usually you would need a Gold membership to access the service, but not this weekend, so hit up Hulu Plus on your 360 and enjoy.''

Insomnia_843929d ago (Edited 3929d ago )

Lol

Go to huluplus.com/ps3offer and you will get two months of huluplus FREE.

Microsoft is letting you ACCESS the huluplus app(like you would on any other device and PC) for free only for a weekend and this is big news? Iol

I haven't seen any "news" mentioning the much better offer on PS3 where you actually get 2 MOTHS OF SUBSCRIPTION FREE and you don't even need PS+ to access the app, not only now, never!

Godmars2903929d ago

Thing is I just tried it and thought the XMB says two months, everything else is saying one week.

Insomnia_843929d ago (Edited 3929d ago )

I did it two days ago, two months free.

shoddy3929d ago

Would it be free next week?

AutoCad3929d ago

actually xbox has that same offer up,part of The Awesomes promotion...
Good try though bro.

kreate3929d ago

That is true. But I think he's trying to say that u still need gold to access it on the xbox.

Heartnet3929d ago

so what? this is still good news...

i dont see how people can spin "free hulu plus on xbl gold" in a bad way or why they would for that matter...

if u have xbl and u dont have a hulu subscription... go you :)

and tehres no news for that cuz thats old news and no1 has made that... why dont you start a blog and write then and then submit it to n4g?

jeez some people just never pleased unless its about sony... cant people just be happy for others?

cleft53929d ago

Didn't know about this, just did it. Thanks a lot, 2 months free is amazing and they have the subbed version of One Piece. You are truly legendary.

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Saints943929d ago (Edited 3929d ago )

Two days is bum.

NukaCola3929d ago

2 days....come on, that's such a weak offer. H+ is $8 a month. Could of given a week at least.

HammadTheBeast3929d ago

Lol. I found this funny, I don't know why.

Kingthrash3603929d ago

two day free....AWSOME!.....oh wait, i dont have my gold subscription...I must pay for this free content now bummer.....I wonder if x1 will have this same "must have gold to play apps" BS.

Heartnet3929d ago

most likely as thats the model there running now and there is nothing wrong with it...

if u buy a xbox to watch hulu thats ur choice and u must pay the extra fee... u dont want to pay the extra fee go on ur tablet or pc and watch it...

its not bs just cause u do not like it... for most people with an xb this isnt even an issue, the people making a fuss about it dont even play on the xbox or even own one which is the funny thing

Kingthrash3603929d ago

lol xbot^^^
you like fees?
I dont. and ill use my ps3 or 4 for hulu and let it take over my living room.....I swear for a console who's sole purpose is to take over your living room sure isn't doing it the smart way just to line thier pockets.
its just funny how you'd like to have a pay wall to access something you paid for.
same with the ads...if I pay for gold I dont want ads.. period.
but hey ms has you and thats fine enjoy hulu and cable and whatever else your over paying for ms appreciates it.

Heartnet3929d ago

over paying... no i dont over pay :) ms wants $5 a month sure ill pay that but i wont pay $6 and over pay as u suggest...

and ads? MS let me know whats on offer and whats avliable on their service? hell i wudnt have known about half of their stuff if it wasnt advertise... they advertise relevant stuff to gamers on their console which is fine by me so i dont have to dig the stuff up myself..

and calling me an xbot cuz I pay for services i deem worth it? why did u bring up ps3 or 4 when i can acess them both from a tablet phone or pc and link to my tv using cables? i mentioned other sources did you not see?

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