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educator_bhoy 04-30-10 07:11 PM
MLB TV on PS3
 
I was really interested when I found out the PS3 had MLB TV available, so I subscribed and have found it to be very disappointing. First of all the live play by play is very choppy, stops and starts all the the time, I never have a problem with online play or a slow Internet connection. Also the so called HD feed looks like a YouTube video even with HDMI cables and a 1080p tv, has anyone else tried this service, and any thoughts or similar problems

Maxflier 04-30-10 07:33 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I do experience problems with it from time to time, right now being one of those times. i just tried to watch a game but there is no feed to chose from to watch and the screen is flickering. But for the most part it has worked really well.

Drav3n 04-30-10 07:38 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I wish there was a free trial for this bc I would consider it depending on quality. Im never able to watch Yankee games on YES anymore bc Directv keeps getting blackedout :-/

Decker 04-30-10 08:32 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Drav3n (Post 10133849)
I wish there was a free trial for this bc I would consider it depending on quality. Im never able to watch Yankee games on YES anymore bc Directv keeps getting blackedout :-/
The PS3 app is free and MLB.tv does have monthly plans for $20-$25/month. It really doesn't cost you any more for the remaining five months of the season if you went month-to-month.

Decker 04-30-10 08:44 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
This is as good a place as any to cut & paste my blackout FAQs. For some (perhaps many) this might be a deal breaker. Here in Vegas I can be blacked out from seeing up to TWELVE teams in a single day, because six markets have claimed southern NV as a local market, meaning no live home or away games for the Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Diamondbacks, Giants or A's. It's crazy unfair, but for others it's just one team. So be aware before you sign up.

Originally Posted by Decker (Post 10131792)
What is MLB.com's blackout policy?
Spoiler:
United States (Including the Territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada
Regular Season Local Live Blackout:
All live games on MLB.TV and available through MLB.com At Bat are subject to local blackouts. Such live games will be blacked out in each applicable Club's home television territory, regardless of whether that Club is playing at home or away. If a game is blacked out in an area, it is not available for live game viewing. If you are an MLB.TV Premium subscriber and not within either Club's home television territory, the applicable game will be available as an archived game as soon as possible after the conclusion of the game. If you are an MLB.TV Premium subscriber within either Club's home television territory or an MLB.TV subscriber in any territory, the applicable game will be available as an archived game approximately 90 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Archived games are not available through MLB.com At Bat.

In addition, note:
These blackout restrictions apply regardless of whether a Club is home or away and regardless of whether or not a game is televised in a Club's home television territory.
All live Toronto Blue Jays games are blacked out throughout the entire country of Canada.
Additional teams may also be subject to blackout in parts of Canada based on their region.
All live games will be blacked out in the U.S. territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands during the MLB regular season.
Regular Season Weekend U.S. National Live Blackout:
Due to Major League Baseball exclusivities, live games occurring each Saturday with a scheduled start time after 1:10 PM ET or before 7:05 PM ET and each Sunday with a scheduled start time after 5:00 PM ET, will be blacked out in the United States (including the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands). In addition, in the event of extraordinary circumstances that produce a programming conflict, the above blackout windows may be subject to change. If you are an MLB.TV Premium subscriber outside of the United States, each of these games will be available as an archived game as soon as possible after the conclusion of the applicable game. If you are an MLB.TV Premium subscriber within the United States or an MLB.TV subscriber in any territory, each of these games will be available as an archived game approximately 90 minutes after the conclusion of the applicable game. Archived games are not available through MLB.com At Bat

Regular Season Play-In Game:
Due to Major League Baseball exclusivities, any play-in game to determine the final team(s) to reach the MLB Postseason, i.e. a 163rd game, will be blacked out in the United States (including the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Live Audio of such games is available as part of any MLB.TV subscription, as part of the MLB.com At Bat with Gameday Audio subscription and may be available as part of certain other of our subscription services, including MLB.com At Bat.

Postseason Live Blackout:
Due to Major League Baseball exclusivities, during the MLB Postseason, all live games will be blacked out in the United States (including the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada. If you are an MLB.TV Premium Subscriber outside of the United States and Canada, each of these games will be available as an archived game as soon as possible after the conclusion of the applicable game. If you are an MLB.TV Premium Subscriber within the United States or Canada or an MLB.TV subscriber in any territory, each of these games will be available as an archived game approximately 90 minutes after the conclusion of the applicable game. Archived games are not available through MLB.com At Bat.

Live Audio of those games subject to the blackout restrictions reflected above is available as part of any MLB.TV subscription, as part of the MLB.com At Bat with Gameday Audio Package or as part of MLB.com At Bat.


Postseason.TV:
Subscribers to the Postseason.TV subscription service, available only during the MLB Postseason, will be able to view live alternative video feeds (excluding the broadcast feed) from MLB Postseason games without blackout restrictions.

Certain International Blackouts
Regular Season and Postseason Live Blackout:
No blackout restrictions apply.


U.S. MLB.tv Blackout Map (aka Watch Vegas and Iowa get screwed) :

jdpatri 05-01-10 08:45 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
FWIW, I've watched probably 1/2 dozen Braves games through the PS3 MLB.tv and I haven't experienced anything other than a minor blip. Sure, the picture's not exactly 1080p, but it's so much better than watching it on my computer. There's room for improvement, but I'm pretty impressed with the service so far.

Drav3n 05-01-10 09:04 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Decker (Post 10133929)
The PS3 app is free and MLB.tv does have monthly plans for $20-$25/month. It really doesn't cost you any more for the remaining five months of the season if you went month-to-month.
i downloaded the free app, but before I drop $25 I'd like to see how this looks first.

Decker 05-01-10 09:29 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Drav3n (Post 10134429)
i downloaded the free app, but before I drop $25 I'd like to see how this looks first.
Here's a pretty good representative video/review:

<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tTWziUJG0fE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tTWziUJG0fE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>

Drexl 05-01-10 09:52 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
It seems to me that this thing is really meant for an out-of-market fan to follow his team, preferably a team in a different league than the home market team.

Unless, that is, you want to see all (or some, depending on market) of the other games too.

Decker 05-01-10 10:23 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Drexl (Post 10134480)
It seems to me that this thing is really meant for an out-of-market fan to follow his team, preferably a team in a different league than the home market team.

Unless, that is, you want to see all (or some, depending on market) of the other games too.
I guess, but when SIX different teams claim to be your local market, it makes things difficult. There's no logic to it at all. People in Orange County can watch the Padres which are about an hour away, but here in Vegas, not only can I not watch the Padres (who are five hours away from here), I can't even watch the Giants, who according to Mapquest are 8hrs 49 min away. Someone explain that one to me.

Drav3n 05-01-10 12:53 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Wow, it actually looks really impressive. I just found out that I wouldnt be able to watch the Yankee games though on there bc Im in a blackedout market :-/ Any way around that? lol

educator_bhoy 05-01-10 01:07 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Decker (Post 10134464)
Here's a pretty good representative video/review:

<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tTWziUJG0fE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tTWziUJG0fE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>
ok that is amazing compared to what I am getting, I have the premium service which should be in HD, maybe my settings on the PS3 need to be changed? aghh so frustrating!!

Maxflier 05-01-10 01:19 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
That's how it looks on my PS3, on the computer it's a whole other story.

educator_bhoy 05-02-10 01:03 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I tried going from my wireless set up to plugging the modem straight into the PS3, and well the pic has improved slightly but I am still getting the buffering. Wow what a waste of a hundred bucks!!

Decker 05-02-10 08:34 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
On my TV, it looks pretty good, but I do get ...what's the word... pixilation? artifacting?... on the grass. Other than that, it's TV broadcast quality.

bluthswede6 05-03-10 11:43 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by educator_bhoy (Post 10135975)
I tried going from my wireless set up to plugging the modem straight into the PS3, and well the pic has improved slightly but I am still getting the buffering. Wow what a waste of a hundred bucks!!
I had none of the problems you were talking about until today. It's really bad too. Constant starts and stops, and I know what you mean about the youTube comment. It seemed like after one of the buffering sessions it returned in very low quality. So it looked like ass and then still continued starting and stopping every 15 seconds. Really shitty. Glad I'm on a monthly plan here as if this continues I'll be canceling this soon.

jdpatri 05-04-10 09:15 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Hmm. I wonder what I'm doing that's exempted me from these issues. Maybe it's just my internet service... I flip back and forth between games, resume games in progress, etc. and I rarely have any of the issues you guys are describing.

Drav3n 06-18-10 10:53 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Just saw on PSN, they are offering a free trial for Fathers Day from 6/18 till 6/20! And I saw they have a deal for new subscribers to get a month for only $4.95! Im using the free trial now, and am very impressed!

dx23 06-19-10 08:46 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I kind of like it so far, but the only thing that annoys me is the feed controller is really go out of his way to not show commercials, but at the same time they interrupt game and commentary.

Drav3n 06-19-10 12:15 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I was considering signing up for the month for $4.95, but when I go to sign up its trying to charge me $25? Whats up with that? And Im glad that the Yankee games arent blacked out in my area :D

Drexl 06-19-10 12:26 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Drav3n (Post 10221650)
I was considering signing up for the month for $4.95, but when I go to sign up its trying to charge me $25? Whats up with that? And Im glad that the Yankee games arent blacked out in my area :D
Yes, it's really $20-25 per month, depending on which version you choose, or $79 to $99 for the full season. Here's the info on the options: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp

Drav3n 06-19-10 12:31 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I just found the deal and saw it was only for the first 5,000 people to sign up. damn :( If I was to get the $20 one would I still be able to watch on my ps3?

Drexl 06-19-10 01:02 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Drav3n (Post 10221675)
I just found the deal and saw it was only for the first 5,000 people to sign up. damn :( If I was to get the $20 one would I still be able to watch on my ps3?
Yes. They've had it on PS3 for a couple of months.

Drav3n 06-19-10 06:52 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I know that its been available for months, Im asking would either subscription work for the ps3?

Drexl 06-19-10 07:09 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Drav3n (Post 10222091)
I know that its been available for months, Im asking would either subscription work for the ps3?
Yes. If you subscribe, you can use it on any device that will play it (just like with NetFlix streaming).

zekeburger1979 06-19-10 11:22 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
This blows. I'm trying to watch the rest of the Red game and it won't let me. When I select which feed I want to watch, it tells me that it can't determine where I am and that I need to update my MLB.com Wallet information. I did that and still can't watch the game.

KingSmoth 06-20-10 06:58 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I downloaded the program, but I still can't get it to update so I can try it out before the weekend is over. I don't know why PSN has such connection issues - I can attempt signing in to PSN, and it will almost always give me a connection error of some kind, yet I can promptly sign in to Netflix and begin streaming. If I quit that and attempt to sign in to PSN, I usually get another connection error. Argh, so frustrating...

EDIT: This has been an ongoing issue, not just this weekend.

Drav3n 06-20-10 07:46 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Maybe its your internet connection? Or something to do w/ the router?

KingSmoth 06-20-10 10:48 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I guess it's possible, but I don't understand why that would be, given that my PC's, Mac, laptop, 360 and Netflix on the PS3 all connect flawlessly, while PSN is nothing but a headache.

PerryD 06-20-10 11:04 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I went to try it out Saturday afternoon and several games were blacked out, I guess since Fox held the national TV rights? They weren't local games.

Maxflier 06-20-10 11:12 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
"Due to Major League Baseball exclusivities, live games occurring each Saturday with a scheduled start time after 1:10 PM ET or before 7:05 PM ET and each Sunday with a scheduled start time after 5:00 PM ET, will be blacked out in the United States"

Raul3 06-21-10 10:20 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I tried on Saturday and was able to check a few games, except the Giants that was blacked out as expected. Really good quality, it's not 1080p, but it's better than 480p. A little stuttering here and there but nothing really major. If I was a baseball fan I would pay for a sub.

cruzness 06-21-10 01:45 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Cool to check this out over the weekend. watched all the Yankees games, went back and watched Strasberg's debut (impressive) and the last couple of innings of the perfect game that wasn't. Good quality.

dino88 06-22-10 11:31 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
I got my dad a subscription for Father's Day. I saw that there's a fantasy player tracker, does anyone know how to set this up?

nerka 02-24-12 09:32 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Hello, newbie here. Am just wondering what a PS3 or Xbox or Ruko does for a subscription for MLB TV when you dont need it? Thanks

Decker 02-24-12 09:37 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Don't understand that question at all.

nerka 02-24-12 10:33 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by Decker (Post 11128331)
Don't understand that question at all.
On the MLB.com website it lists devices such as PS3, Xbox360, Ruko etc like you need one of them to subscribe to MLB. Dont know how else to put it, Decker.

excom101 02-25-12 04:27 AM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by nerka (Post 11128325)
Hello, newbie here. Am just wondering what a PS3 or Xbox or Ruko does for a subscription for MLB TV when you dont need it? Thanks
They let you watch it on your television without having a computer hooked up to your TV.

nerka 02-25-12 01:44 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by excom101 (Post 11128553)
They let you watch it on your television without having a computer hooked up to your TV.

Thanks excom101. So i'll assume the PS3 connects to my computer via an ethernet connection and then from the PS3 to the HDTV via an HDMI cable? My HDTV does not have an internet connection so would an ethernet splitter work from my computer to the PS3?

Drexl 02-25-12 02:16 PM
Re: MLB TV on PS3
 
Originally Posted by nerka (Post 11128817)
Thanks excom101. So i'll assume the PS3 connects to my computer via an ethernet connection and then from the PS3 to the HDTV via an HDMI cable? My HDTV does not have an internet connection so would an ethernet splitter work from my computer to the PS3?
I'm not sure what you're talking about. MLB.TV is viewed through an app on the PS3, whereas on a computer it's through a web browser. You don't need one of these devices to use MLB.TV.

The only reason I can think of for connecting your PS3 to your computer is if you were transferring files (like music or videos) with FTP.


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