While most of us are sitting back, waiting for the Foxtel on Xbox service to go live, some people have been given access to the Beta. And one of those people at least had the good sense to post a video of their experience to YouTube so we can all see what we’re waiting for. And from the clip, it has to be said that the service looks pretty darned good.
I’m impressed. And looking forward to checking the service out when it launches later this month. How about you?
[YouTube - Thanks Michael!]
Normandy
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 12:39 PMpity they want to charge subscribers double for downloading content they have access to on their IQ BOX’S already! why do this?
Tom
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 12:54 PMImpressive buffering times and quality. Shame the guy doesn’t have any connection information to go with it.
Personally, I still can’t see the value, unfortunately. Especially without ISP partners.
MDolley
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 2:17 PMJust for reference, he lives pretty close to the exchange. Speed is usually around 20 Mbps on iiNet Naked DSL
Chris Guerin
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 2:56 PMVery impressive speeds over Wi-Fi for me personally. But I can see the value for this, a great selection of channels, impressive TV Guide and the ability to switch quality on the fly :)
Nicholas
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 12:59 PMAt 800mb/hour, I think I’ll give it a miss. :P
Marty
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 1:25 PMThe only reason I have foxtel is for premier league.. my flat doesnt get IQ so im paying a fortune for a shitty low quality box.
If I can watch (and more importantly record) the EPL, i’m willing to ditch my normal box and up my internet plan.
JonBOY26
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 1:34 PMAwesome! really lookinbg forward to this, and at $20 a month for the starter pack it’s crazy good value!
Tristan Hennessy
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 1:41 PMSo you have to spend precious downloads on ads too?
Anthony
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 1:44 PMThis should defiantly be included with any foxtel subscription package at no extra cost. It would add a layer of value for existing and new customers.
Also if they wanted this to simply attract new customers why would they lock out people who aren’t in areas serviced by foxtel.
Edward Luck
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 2:02 PMThe bigger question here is what type of Internet service the person who made the video uses.
Unless you’re on Telstra cable or a decent ADSL2+ connection, the mere fact that Foxtel is available is irrelevant.
Jarrard
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 2:17 PMconsidering changing to vivids unmetered/unlimited 4G wireless internet.
this + foxtel on my xbox (unmetered and fastest in australia).
how can you go wrong.
KRiSX
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 2:47 PMoh so its not final release yet? that makes me kinda happy…
i’m currently on the base + entertainment package and its not too bad… as said in another post on here its just a shame about the crappy license restrictions in australia causing some shows to be unwatchable as this is internet streaming…
NickT
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 3:23 PMOr the crappy restrictions on geographical location!!!! Forget it if you’re regional Australia
James
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 3:49 PMI hear you there.
pejamas
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 6:08 PMPro tip, when you register online, all you need to do is use a normal foxtel area postcode and it will let you sign up pay and use the service ;)
andy
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 4:26 PMI’m on bigpond cable (30mb) and it’s unmetered, getting same experience roughly as this video. Have to say it’s pretty good service.
Daniel Weaver-Koenigs
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 5:10 PMI know a few people at the moment who are going to sign their Xbox 360 up on their parents foxtel account.
Sucks to $100 a month for TV.
Matt Cooper
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 6:14 PMCan anyone comment that signed up for this if your CC was charged $10? I signed up for On Demand so theres no monthly charge and was charge $10 to my CC, Foxtel have no idea why at this point in time?
nate
Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 12:28 AMyeah i got charged too, no idea what for
TheKZA
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 9:51 PMI really want to watch 3D Blu-Ray discs too, but the mean man at the shop said I need a 3D TV and all kinds of techno junk! No thank you very much!
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If you are still on an antiquated metered data plan, or you don’t live in an area that can achieve an appropriate download speed, this is not a service for you. Unfortunately, they can’t make it run on magic.