Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35900156)

I've had a look at what's on offer and it is very expensive. There is plenty of channels, here is an idea of some of the stuff on offer and the cost.

Eurosport Player - £6.99 per month
Discovery - £4.99 per month
MGM - £4.49 per month
Shudder (Horror Movies) - £4.99 per month
Love Nature - £3.99 per month
Studio Universal - £3.99 per month

If this is the future of streaming, at those prices, I ain't interested. It's not going to be long until the likes of UKTV and Viacom jump on the bandwagon.

On a side note todays launch is having a negative effect on my Amazon TV experience. A lot of these channels and their content are now present in the various search catergories. This along with the usual pay content means it's becoming harder and more confusing to find Prime content. Amazon Prime Video is the only reason I have an Amazon Fire TV stick and Amazon Prime account. I can only see it getting worse. Don't think I'll be renewing my annual subscription if this keeps up.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35900178)

One website reviewing it has been pretty damning about it.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/amazon-chann...nt-british-tv/

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35900205)

Sky and A+E Networks® forge enhanced long term partnership across Europe

https://corporate.sky.com/media-cent...-across-europe

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35900188)

Frankly, I am surprised that Amazon, with its breathtakingly low prices and excellent services via its on line retail operation could have got it so wrong. This is going to be a terrible flop for them and a chastening experience.

There are people out there who think they would prefer just paying for the channels they choose, rather than bundles of channels, but look how expensive even these second rate channels are, subscribed to individually.

I want as many channels as possible on my TV, but I wouldn't pay this money for the choice that Amazon has on offer here. They don't float my boat, I'm afraid, and this will not take off.

Time for a re-think, so I hope they've got a Plan B.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35900188)

Time for a re-think, so I hope they've got a Plan B.

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35900215)

Those expecting a selection similar to the US Prime were bound to be disappointed. The US TV landscape is vastly different to the UK. Biggies, such as HBO, Showtime and AMC etc. are already tied to UK broadcasters. Smaller ones, such as FX, CBS streaming service etc. sell their individual shows to UK Networks.


I'd be surprised if they can add anything of real significance, especially for those with a pay TV service.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35900262)

Agreed, although American companies could choose to provide the UK with similar packages as are available over there if they chose to do so. However, they would have to wait for existing contracts to expire first.

Maybe I'm being too pessimistic, but I can't see that happening, sadly.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35900266)

It won't happen IMO.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35900271)

See, we agree on so much, Den! ;)

Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35900324)

Do Eurosport player do a monthly sub as when i last looked all that came up for me was a day pass and a year pass.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35900355)

BBC Store to close.

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-...service-rivals

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35900356)

Well that was a roaring sucess.