HBO Go
12-20-11 | 10:19 PM
#76
Re: HBO Go
http://www.hbogo.com/activate/#affiliate_grid
As far as I understand it, Roku doesn't actually build or provide support for any of the channels. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc create and maintain their own channels. Roku just supplies the development tools. So wouldn't any negotiating be between HBO and the cable companies? Anyways, it appears that Comcast and DirecTV don't want HBOGo on set-top boxes.
Comcast and DirecTV -- the two largest U.S. pay-TV distributors -- are not allowing their subscribers to access HBO's authenticated TV Everywhere service, HBO Go, via the Roku Internet-connected set-top in what appears to be a move to avoid lending support to a potential over-the-top competitor.
"We believe this was a conscious decision made by the management teams of DirecTV and Comcast in order to protect their brand and identity in consumers' living rooms," BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield wrote in a blog post.
http://www.multichannel.com/article/...BO_On_Roku.php
"We believe this was a conscious decision made by the management teams of DirecTV and Comcast in order to protect their brand and identity in consumers' living rooms," BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield wrote in a blog post.
http://www.multichannel.com/article/...BO_On_Roku.php
12-20-11 | 10:27 PM
#77
Re: HBO Go
On the other hand, Comcast's Xfinity app seems to have a lot of HBO content. Might even be everything that's on HBOGo. So if Comcast blocks HBOGo on the 360, I'm hoping it'll all be available on the Xfinity app.
12-20-11 | 11:27 PM
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Re: HBO Go
Just guessing here, but given Microsoft desire to take up our living room, I can see them trying to make the HBOGO app "exclusive" to the Xbox(at least for some providers). Like they did with Netflix at the beginning.
Just my guess, no basis or sources here.
Just my guess, no basis or sources here.
02-16-12 | 12:43 PM
#79
Re: HBO Go
I just got HBOGo on my Samsung Smart TV 
The list of providers that support it was waaaaaaaay smaller than the website version, which I'm sure is similar to Roku. Luckily Cox is there!
The list of providers that support it was waaaaaaaay smaller than the website version, which I'm sure is similar to Roku. Luckily Cox is there!
02-16-12 | 01:14 PM
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Re: HBO Go
I don't see Time Warner on either the Roku or Samsung list, so temper your PS3/360 expectations for enjoying it on the big tv 
http://www.hbogo.com/activate/#devices
Even those are equal. DirecTV is on the Samsung, but not the Roku.
http://www.hbogo.com/activate/#devices
Even those are equal. DirecTV is on the Samsung, but not the Roku.
02-16-12 | 03:18 PM
#82
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Re: HBO Go
Am I missing something? Why is everyone happy to get it on the Roku, PS3, 360 or their TV app? Cant you just watch it through the cable box? You have to be a paying member of HBO to watch it..
02-16-12 | 03:26 PM
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Re: HBO Go
Comcast On Demand doesn't have the (nearly) full catalog of HBO material that HBO Go has here, just the more recent stuff.
02-16-12 | 03:44 PM
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02-16-12 | 03:44 PM
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02-16-12 | 03:54 PM
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02-17-12 | 02:49 PM
#89
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Re: HBO Go
No, but it's close. There was one older series they weren't carrying, but I can't remember the name now. There may be others as well...HBO has been around for a while. 
I just read Comcast and Time Warner is blocking HBO GO on the new Sammy TVs (in addition to all the other devices they block it on). Someone really needs to go to the FCC about this. I'm waiting to see if they block it when HBO GO comes to the XBox later this year.
I just read Comcast and Time Warner is blocking HBO GO on the new Sammy TVs (in addition to all the other devices they block it on). Someone really needs to go to the FCC about this. I'm waiting to see if they block it when HBO GO comes to the XBox later this year.
02-17-12 | 02:58 PM
#90
Re: HBO Go
I feel like we've had this discussion before. Why would they allow it on the Xbox, PS3, AppleTV, etc if they've already blocked it twice on similar devices / delivery mechanisms?
02-28-12 | 10:11 AM
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Re: HBO Go
HBO GO coming for Xbox 360 on April 1st just in time for Game of Thrones Premiere.
http://gizmodo.com/5888933/hbo-go-pu...xbox-april-1st
Great news!
http://gizmodo.com/5888933/hbo-go-pu...xbox-april-1st
Great news!
HBO Go will be available on your Xbox 360 beginning April 1st. Engadget reports that the service will arrive on consoles alongside the premiere of the new season of Game of Thrones. Time to consider cable again.
02-28-12 | 02:10 PM
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Re: HBO Go
HBO GO coming for Xbox 360 on April 1st just in time for Game of Thrones Premiere.
http://gizmodo.com/5888933/hbo-go-pu...xbox-april-1st
Great news!
http://gizmodo.com/5888933/hbo-go-pu...xbox-april-1st
Great news!
03-03-12 | 02:21 AM
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Re: HBO Go
can't wait to see the entirety of The Wire through my XBOX!
03-03-12 | 11:04 PM
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03-27-12 | 10:44 AM
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Re: HBO Go
Thought it was coming April 1st...BUT HBO GO FOR XBOX LIVE IS NOW AVAILABLE! Already got it downloaded and activated and working beautifully.. And I can confirm it DOES work if you have DirecTV! Woo hoo!!
Time to finally finish The Wire! I'd watched the first two seasons on DVD years ago and got sidetracked and realized it had been long enough to where I'd need to start over.
Time to finally finish The Wire! I'd watched the first two seasons on DVD years ago and got sidetracked and realized it had been long enough to where I'd need to start over.