Sunday Ticket comes to PS3

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Guru

It won't look good at that speed.

But we can see it right? That's all I care about lol. Will it look like standard def tv or worse?

[007]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

But we can see it right? That's all I care about lol. Will it look like standard def tv or worse?

I would be bet on worse than SD. 3.0 is about minimum for really good picture on the PS3 while streaming.

[Quesadilla Joe]

When the hell can I buy this? I've called Direct TV and Playstation and they couldn't tell me anything wasn't already posted on the PS blog on August 17th.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

When the hell can I buy this? I've called Direct TV and Playstation and they couldn't tell me anything wasn't already posted on the PS blog on August 17th.

Was wondering the same thing. The regular season is only a weekend away, you would think Sony would be advertising the hell out of it??

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

When the hell can I buy this? I've called Direct TV and Playstation and they couldn't tell me anything wasn't already posted on the PS blog on August 17th.

I'd assume you just subscribe normally at this link, then download some sort of app to the PS3 to make it work.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

My wife and I tried to upgrade our internet from 1.5megs to 7megs but we cannot get it to 7 for around 30 days in our area. Will the 1.5 work with the NFL Sunday Ticket hooked to our PS3 just fine through Ethernet, quality and connection wise? Or will it be all choppy because it's 1.5?

It's definitely going to be choppy at that speed.
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[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

It's definitely going to be choppy at that speed.
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It won't buffer or anything will it? It's impossible to buffer it's already downloaded I think.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

It won't buffer or anything will it? It's impossible to buffer it's already downloaded I think.

It's a live streaming broadcast, it could buffer a bit.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

It won't buffer or anything will it? It's impossible to buffer it's already downloaded I think.

Last year, you could pick between high, medium, or low settings, so if it was buffering a lot, you could just reduce the bitrate.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Last year, you could pick between high, medium, or low settings, so if it was buffering a lot, you could just reduce the bitrate.

If I remember right the guy at PS3 customer service said the PS3 chooses which setting (high, low or medium) fits your connection automatically now.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

The guy I just talked to said I should be fine because it's not wireless it's through the ethernet so the connection would be at its finest. The quality may not be that good, but it won't be bad either. People around here game online and our is only at 1.5 megs max so I'm sure it wouldn't be bad either, or I hope not.

[seeth213]

wow..playstation finally did something right

[007]

HOpe Sony doesn't screw this up. Nothing like a pack of rabid football fans breathing down your neck.

[007]

Of course it will require a system update since it was not included in the last system update when they added the TV folder.

[ZootedGranny]

There was an update to PS3 knowledge base concerning Sunday Ticket, and shortly afterwards it was taken down, but here's the update:

Beginning September 6, 2011 DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket will be available on the PlayStation 3. Viewers who do not currently have access to DIRECTV will be able to subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket at the season price of $339.95. Existing DIRECTV customers can access the service on their PS3 for an additional $50 and use the PS3 as an additional receiver in their home.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How do I get Sunday Ticket on my PS3? How much does it cost?
A: The Sunday Ticket app will be available for download from the PSN Store on September 6 and programming begins September 11. NFL Sunday Ticket at the season price of $339.95.

Q: Do I need to be a DIRECTV subscriber to get the Sunday Ticket?
A: You DO NOT need DIRECTV to access NFL Sunday Ticket, though existing DIRECTV customers can access the service on their PS3 for an additional $50 and use the PS3 as an additional receiver in their home.

Q: How do I use DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket on PS3?
A: Download the app from the PSN Store on or after September 6. Launch the app and log-in. That's it!

At the left of the display, get real-time game status including game time and score from each game chip. A colored arrow at the bottom of each game chip provides current field position at a glance. Arrows turn green for scoring plays, red for red zone, and blue for all other field positions.

Select any game chip to get a menu of available features including: Live Streaming Video of NFL Sunday Ticket game, RED ZONE® Channel, Video Highlights, Game and Player Stats, Standings and Full Season Schedule.

While live streaming video and highlights are only available for Sunday Ticket games, users can view player and game stats for any game each week. When viewing stats and highlights, use the L2 and R2 triggers to quickly scroll through every matchup.

Each week, highlights are accessible until 8:15 ET on Sunday and game results and stats are accessible through Wednesday.

Q: Is DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket available outside of the US?
A: DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket is only available to customers within the 50 United States.

Q: Why can't I see some games on the Application? What's a blackout?
A: Currently, DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket has to enforce blackout rules as required by the NFL. These rules include applying blackout rules to those areas where the local team hasn't sold out within a certain time. Another rule is to blackout the game(s) being shown on the customer's local affiliate(s) (i.e. Fox and CBS). This include Sunday night, Monday night, and Thursday night games.

Q: Can I use my NFL Sunday Ticket on another PlayStation 3 system?
A: Yes, your NFL Sunday Ticket Service for the PlayStation 3 system follows your PlayStation Network account wherever you go. You can login to different PlayStation 3 systems (only one at a time), however, you are bound by the limit of the number of units that your PSN Account can be authenticated with.

Q: How can I get the best possible service from the application?
A: To get the best possible quality of NFL Sunday Ticket, you need a good and dependable broadband connection. Test the speed of your connection with DSL Reports Speed Test. If you are receiving over 700kbps per second down from your provider, then you should be able to see all video content at the High setting.

Q: I purchased a DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket subscription through Sony. Can I watch live games on my computer, iPad or mobile phone?
A: You will need full DIRECTV service with an NFL Sunday Ticket and To-Go subscription to watch live video and video highlights on your computer, iPad, or mobile phone. More details are available at directv.com/nfl.

Q: What if I try to watch video but don't have a high broadband connection?
A: Unfortunately, you will not have much success watching live video, but you can see scores and statistics for the games along with seeing highlights (although the highlights will take some time to play out).

Q: What if my video and audio are not playing smoothly?
A: If your video service is not working well, it could be the result of a loose physical connection or unstable wireless connectivity, so it's always a good idea to check your connections.

If you are still experiencing difficulty, the problem might be caused by high traffic on your local network or ISP (Internet Service Provider) or your bandwidth may be being used by another application. Downloading large files or using peer-to-peer applications while watching video, for example, may prevent you from being able to receive enough data to maintain a constant video stream.

Your viewing experience will be affected if our servers are unable to deliver data to your computer quickly enough because of network congestion on your connection. Turn off any other programs that are sharing your connection like other browser windows and email programs. You might also try restarting the computer to close other programs that may be running in the background.

Q: What username and password do I use to sign in?
A: Please use your directv.com username and password to sign in. If you don't have a DIRECTV username and password, please create your account online today.
If you forgot your password you can retrieve it at any time on directv.com. Click "sign in" at the top left hand corner. On the "Sign in or Create Account" page, enter your email address, then click Forgot Password.
Note that to access NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go, your account must be in good standing.