In a rather timely update considering
recent events, MediaMall's pumping up its latest additions to the
PlayOn media streaming software. In addition to access to Netflix,
Hulu (still working) and other streaming video (new ones being added through
plugins) on your PS3, Xbox 360 or other DLNA-compatible device, it's finally beta testing the long requested ability to stream locally stored music, movies and photos as well. Better yet, even if you've tried the software before and found it wanting, the trials have been reset so you have 14 days to give it another shot and, until June 31 can be purchased for half price at just $19.99 with coupon code PLAYON1999.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
T-bone @ Jun 27th 2009 7:56PM
Awesome sale, can't wait to buy it...going to wait until the last day June 31st. :)
NoAndThen @ Jun 27th 2009 8:27PM
@Big TV ppl: cut it out, you can't win. We'll just keep sidestepping your childish games faster than you can put out updates. WAY faster. Or, just stop making TV shows, that way we won't watch them on Hulu! Haha, you'll show us.
bimmerfreak0 @ Jun 27th 2009 10:46PM
worthless is you own a mac...fail
JimC @ Jun 28th 2009 3:00PM
Owning a mac: fail.... :-)
Mike @ Jun 29th 2009 12:57AM
um ever heard of Bootcamp VM ware Hello?
TheGadgetFreak @ Jun 27th 2009 11:08PM
I got the same thing on my 360 using mediamall's playon... NOT SUPPORTED on your device or something to that effect.
Ryan @ Jun 27th 2009 11:14PM
Holy crap it works and works well. Im buyin it!
testdummy @ Jun 28th 2009 4:46AM
Is there a new calendar with 31 days in June?
NorthCranky @ Jun 28th 2009 1:50PM
Depends what planet your buying from.
Jason W @ Jun 28th 2009 10:56AM
Ive had it for several months and its well worth the price. I wish we could add streams from places we choose but besides that its all good.
Ordeith @ Jun 29th 2009 9:14PM
tVersity says "Hi"
John B @ Jun 28th 2009 10:11PM
30 days hath September /
April, *JUNE*, and November.
glenn s @ Jun 29th 2009 1:01AM
PlayOn + XBMC = WIN!!!
I tried PlayOn a few months ago, and found it to be a nice solution to get Netflix on my original XBOX, and Ubuntu HTPC, both running XBMC ( and boxee on the HTPC). Hulu is a nice added bonus. I missed out on the initial 19.99 offer though, and I'm glad I waited to register. Just bought it yesterday with the coupon code. I was really hoping Mono would come through with native Netflix (Silverlight) support on Linux, but I just couldn't wait any longer.
bellevegasj @ Jun 29th 2009 3:29AM
wow, just checked it out. love it. buying it. thanks guys!
Chad @ Jun 29th 2009 10:27AM
I've been using Playon for a couple of months now and it works great on my PS3, XBox 360, and XBox with XBMC. If you go register at www.playonplugins.com you can dl and install plug-ins for several sites. The only issue is when a site redesigns it's pages it can break the plug-in until the author updates it. The local files option has actually been available as a 3rd party plug-in for a while and works really well. And now that the API has been released anyone with a little programming experience can create a plug-in for their favorite site.
Isaac @ Jun 29th 2009 1:43PM
I've been using this for a while. Love it. For $20, its an absolute steal.
drdobsg @ Jun 29th 2009 2:55PM
The only downside to PlayOn is that it doesn't stream in HD. Other than that, viewing Hulu and all the other Plugin content from playonplugins.com makes it well worth $20.
HotBBQ @ Jun 30th 2009 8:58AM
Netflix isn't in HD? I thought it looked pretty damned good. Oh well.
Video Master 2 @ Jun 29th 2009 5:44PM
F*uck PlayOn they don't even support PPC Macs!!!! Bastards.
Ordeith @ Jun 29th 2009 9:15PM
Apple no longer supports PPC Macs.
Why should anyone else?
peretto22 @ Jun 30th 2009 3:43PM
Bought it yesterday and spent all night watching streaming stuff. It was amazing! Hulu, Netflix, Amazon VOD, YouTube, YouPr0n, Discovery, HGTV, ESPN, gametrailers, etc...
The only thing it didn't do was stream MP3 podcasts. I had to install PS3MediaServer to get that to work.
Overall, the best $20 I've spent in a long time. If I wasn't an HD freak, I'd consider cancelling my sattelite service.