DirtyWarriorMan Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Anyone have opinions about this? My brother did it last year, and there were some buffering issues that led to delays, made it tough to follow along online b/c Twitter was full of spoilers. A couple times it just dropped for a few minutes and then came back. Still, it seems like a good option for those of us who can't get (or aren't interested in) DirecTV and are getting too old to do the bar thing. Plunking down $200-300 (not sure what it costs) for this is a money saver over going out every week too. Any thoughts? BILLS RULE
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Can a former DTV customer get this service at the same residence?
Dorkington Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I didn't have an Xbox One last year, but instead streamed it from my computer to my Apple TV. Now that I have a Xbox One, I'll likely get the console package and stream directly. Hopefully they keep the prices $200ish or lower... it's getting pretty expensive :/
Heitz Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I went with the digital package (laptop, phone, tablet), but did not opt for the PS4 steaming since it was like another $150 or so on top of the digital package. Obviously makes no sense since it's coming through the same damn Interweb... Also, I upgraded my Comcast cable to the X1 with "blast Internet" and my streaming video hang-ups were a thing of the past. Of course, my Internet speeds now pin Speetest.net, so I would hope video looks good!! It's expensive, but totally worth it IMO - and I typically go to one game, I live in NE so get at least two on TV and I travel a lot during the season, so I don't even use it for all 16 games. It was sweet a couple years ago, I was on vacation in Hawaii standing on the street in the morning, watching the game on my phone! I'm going to repeat that in Italy this year! Die hard baby... Go Bills!
All I Need is Hope Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 We dropped DirecTV and got the Amazon Fire Stick. Does the NFL have currently, or are they planning to have an app that let's us get Bills games through Roku, Fire Stick, etc?
KollegeStudnet Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 This is tough for me. I've probably spent $60 each game at bars around Utah watching the games since 2004. I may just sway to the Xbox One if the price is right
BuffaloHokie13 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 This page has the package prices from 2014 for reference
buffalopdc Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 We dropped DirecTV and got the Amazon Fire Stick. Does the NFL have currently, or are they planning to have an app that let's us get Bills games through Roku, Fire Stick, etc? I cannot ever see this happening. I can see it going to a more alacart pay per view type offering. In any event it will never be cheap for out of market to watch their teams...legally.
elroy16 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I have had horrible luck with the streaming services from direcTV. Constantly freezes or cuts out, the quality is on par with old, crappy DVDs, just a piss poor experience overall.
Heitz Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I have had horrible luck with the streaming services from direcTV. Constantly freezes or cuts out, the quality is on par with old, crappy DVDs, just a piss poor experience overall. Is that them, or your Internet connect? I had issues, till my speed was bumped up, now it's almost always HD quality...
Max997 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) The streaming services were not available to everyone last year and really were only available in select locations. I dont know how they will do it this year as it seems to change every year but as long as DTV has the rights I would not expect this to be available to everyone. I did the PS3 option for two years when it was available to everyone (kind of) but it was a mess with a lot of the problems mentioned above. I got the Sunday Ticket app subscription two years ago with Madden purchase which worked a lot better than the PS3 streaming as I watched on my iPad and mirrored to my TV through my Apple TV. I dont know why they dont just offer this as a service to everyone. I couldnt get the NFL or DTV to take my money last year due to the new limited availability to their streaming service which is a joke. It really amazes me how sports leagues and teams go out of their way to not get their product in front of as many fans as possible. Edited July 2, 2015 by Max997
stevestojan Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I used my Xbox one. Actually as I've said in threads about the system the only reason I bought the Xbox was for streaming content (I don't play video games). That said if you hard wire it with an Ethernet cable, rather than wifi there really isn't buffering. The problem with it (and any streaming) is the delay. It can be anywhere from 5 seconds to a solid minute. That's fine unless you own a cell phone and have any friends who are Bills fans. When watching, I have to turn my phone on silent and face down, because if I hear it buzz, or see the screen light up, I know it's one of my friends either saying "iiiiiii gotta feelin!" Or "!@#$ING DOUG!!" Due to my job, turning my phone completely off isn't an option.
Heitz Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 That said if you hard wire it with an Ethernet cable, rather than wifi there really isn't buffering. . Good tip - I was getting buffering when streaming through Apple TV, so I just ran HDMI from my Macbook to the TV, problem solved!
TheFunPolice Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Any idea on if you can sign up without hassles or proving you can't get a dish?
kota Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 I ran it last year on my PS3 with few issues. A few buffering things. Only issue would be by the end of the game I would be behind 30seconds to a minute from the live feed. thanks.
mikemac2001 Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 I used my Xbox one. Actually as I've said in threads about the system the only reason I bought the Xbox was for streaming content (I don't play video games). That said if you hard wire it with an Ethernet cable, rather than wifi there really isn't buffering. The problem with it (and any streaming) is the delay. It can be anywhere from 5 seconds to a solid minute. That's fine unless you own a cell phone and have any friends who are Bills fans. When watching, I have to turn my phone on silent and face down, because if I hear it buzz, or see the screen light up, I know it's one of my friends either saying "iiiiiii gotta feelin!" Or "!@#$ING DOUG!!" Due to my job, turning my phone completely off isn't an option. My phone vibrated its a touchdown or a turnover
DallasBillsFan1 Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Has anyone tried or heard results of Slingbox? Seems like an interesting idea. Just need someone on the BUff or Roch area who is willing to have the game on while using SLingbox.
dayman Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 If they just take the restrictions and mandatory partnerships out, make it so loading and out of market mistakes are not problems, and generally just make it easy to get and high quality....I would pay $600 for the ticket. Problem is even with the ticket, it still sucks (I still pay whatever it is anyway though...).
Gugny Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 More than half of the Bills game usually get televised in my area. I'll hit the bar for a few games and just stay home and listen on AM radio for a few. I've been tempted to get some sort of package, but sometimes there are better things to do on a Sunday and I'm probably better off not having the option of watching a game at home.
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