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been wanting to drop cable (I have Uverse 450), it's getting very pricey. I mostly watch streaming anyway... I have netflix and amazon prime.
The only thing holding me back is spurs games.
I'm not sure how to watch, or what I need to stream fox sports sw spurs games on my TV. I don't want delayed streaming from FSSW, and if I get NBA TV, won't spurs be blocked since I live in S.A. ?
and I don't want to watch games on my computer.
the NBA League Pass is bs with the regional shit, it's why I never renewed.
Harlem is always talking about a site called BallSack or BallStreams, something like that. that might be able to work on multiple devices like League Pass, it's something I'm considering.
You can buy a single team NBA league pass for $120. I AirPlay Kings games from my phone to my appletv to my tv.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bender
ETA: not sure about blackout rules since you are local
Couldn't you pay someone out of the region to buy it and you use the login info?Quote:
Originally Posted by HI-FI
never thought of that. i suppose there are ways to mask the IP, use a proxy or some shit to make it from another region. you can watch the games afterwards just not live if you're in the blackout area.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSanityAnnex
You can catch almost everything off the Reddit nba section, lots of streaming linksQuote:
Originally Posted by HI-FI
I'm in the same boat as you. If you want to see your Spurs games in HD, you're stuck with cable/satellite service. The shitty streams online aint cutting it for me.
Thanks. I use the frontrow site, but I like to catch games later sometimes so that's where BallStream or League Pass are worth it imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by leemajors
I think ballstreams is still closed to new users because their billing systems are hosed according to my roommate. He used it last yearQuote:
Originally Posted by HI-FI
A la carte channels seem to be just around the corner. In the meantime you could cut back to U200 or see what bundles TWC has with standard cable. Can check to see if Grande is in your area as well. The one good thing about TWC is you can just drop the video when the season is over. They are testing a sling-like service in NY that uses Rokus and requires no regular cable boxes at all.
A la carte Fox Sports SW and DirecTV can GTFO... Need true a la carte channels, not this stupid sign in through your provider crap.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChumpDumper
I remember the days where we had tricked out cable boxes to get every single channel and PPV. :lol
Fucking Digital Age fucked things up.
Ballstreams is HD, but they are having trouble with their payment system right now, so you can't sign up for it at the momentQuote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
What services do you currently have and about how much do you pay? I dropped a bunch of shit recently and seem to have more now than before, even though I lost HBO and Showtime. I will have to catch up on GoT and some other shit I was watching one day. I went from close to 300 a month to about 150.00. I have the highest speed non-business connection available because I prefer to spend my money on what I use the most. I can do damn near anything online that I can do with cable television anyhow. The Spurs games are about the only thing I will watch on TWC, but now and again I catch some On Demand programming.
I don't know that watching a few games a month is worth the extra money, but you cannot do a lot of customizing due to packaging of the products. But yeah, Smart TV makes movie watching on Cable (or even DVD) a thing of the past. Some people complain that the resolution isn't as good but for me it's great, and I don't get any connection issues. I've tried the streaming from this or that "free" site and it's not worth the bullshit tbh.
I'm hesitant on paying or committing to some shady grey market service.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drachen
Trouble with payment system aka FBI frozen
Have you considered HBO Go or whatever it's called?Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
You can open a ticket and pay them with PayPal, but it takes a few weeksQuote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
That's about what I'm paying now and I'm considering cutting cable alltogether and then put some of that extra money on more speed.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
Currently I'm getting 50mb down and 26 up. Not bad but, I download a shit ton of tv shows and movies so I could do with more faster speeds.
I'm not as worried about missing a game of any kind live because that's easily found on the net these days.
:lmao having to climb Mt. Everest to give a company my cash. That site is good as gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drachen
I pay $70 for my cable through Grande in Austin, it's very fast. I have Amazon prime, which I share with some close friends/family, Netflix and HBO now but I don't really watch too much stuff omit even though I have a fire stick I got for $39. One of the people I share prime with lets me use their directv login for fox sports 1 and ESPN or whatever else the login works for. Other than that I watch college/nfl OTA. I cut able 2 and a half years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
Fwiw, I completely agree with you on this. I've just been using my buddy's login for the fssw app and Chromecasting it to my tvQuote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
Are you talking about the boxes you could pop open and tune in the channels yourself? That was the shit. The Jerrold cable box iirc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reck
I had a descrambler box from 97-99 or so it was great. Free cable through apartment and all channels, ordered it off some website can't rememberQuote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
Not that I can remember.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
These illegal boxes came with a chip that allowed for viewing all the channels from the cable company. You would buy it from the shady guy for say 150 and replace it with the one the company gives you. Worked great until they started zapping the boxes with what they call "electronic bullets."
Had one too. Wrestling and boxing PPV's and all the porn a young rookie could HANDleQuote:
Originally Posted by leemajors
Not really because I have enough "keep me busy" things going on for it to be way down on the list. Just got a 75" LED TV, playstation 4 and 5.1 surround for my study (lol lot of studying happening in there) aka TV room (now). Picking up some wireless headphones to go with it so I can watch shit late at night without causing a war.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
Ah. I'm dating myself then. In the 80's, for cable, you got this box with 13 buttons and a selector switch for three levels. So 36 channels. You'd get a box based on your subscription. But all you had to do was open the box and manually tune the channels with a screwdriver. Teenagers dream.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reck
I'm running 300Mbps down and whatever dreaming lie they advertise for upload. That's damn near what you pay now, but it's deductible for me since I work from home. Plus I have 4 set top boxes (lol for 2 people, can't be bothered to move the box to the other room or get a transceiver). So I'm a bit media heavy here, it's fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by leemajors
Dating yourself huh? I remember when HBO first came out, Chuck Norris, Force of One, James Ryan, all those martial arts movies I thought were the best movies ever made lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
Did I hear you mention headphones?Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
Lol. Same. We thought we were watching movie gold because not everyone else got to see it. I remember Fanfare as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
Yeah I have some picked out already. I don't care for the higher end ones for this application. Logitech makes a light pair (H800) that you can get for around 40 dollars. It's got bluetooth and wireless as well as direct connection. Also has a mic. It doesn't drown out ambient sound but I won't have any. It doesn't cup the ear so your ears don't sweat.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
I used to go to my friend's house because his ex-con father had it and we'd watch the one or two movies available. That was before he was on America's Most Wanted lolQuote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
Not for stealing cable I presume.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
Could I be so bold as to recommend a pair of Beats? They are undefeatable.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
:lol This has to be a top 5 worst shtick forum wide.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
I've got 30 pairs already.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
Can I ask for a handout?Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
That doesn't compare to the satisfaction you get when you when your purchase your own pair and get to open the box. In fact, when I'm done listening, I store mine in the original box. So every time I open them, I recapture a small part of the original anticipation as when I opened up my very first pair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reck
You obviously don't have a pair. What's your email address, I'll fax a pair to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
I've heard how great they are but I dont buy the hype.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
Also have read they get the parts for like 18 dollars then turn that around and stick you with a 200 dollar price. The fuck? :lol
I could never enjoy a set of headphone that I only paid $18 for. So pedestrian.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reck
http://reactiongif.org/wp-content/up...assing-GIF.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Reck
I'll show you how to watch games in hd..however...they won't be your local broadcasters sometimes.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nbastreams/ for 720 to 1080p streams
http://nbahd.com/ for replays.
http://bt.davka.info/ for torrents and downloads of full games.
http://wiziwig2.com/ This site uses ace stream/player to stream nba games in 1080p.
You're welcome motherfuckers!
Appreciate scro.Quote:
Originally Posted by ~O~
Lots of info itt.
Current uverse bill was going up to around $240 or more for internet/U400 or whatever I have. I don't watch much TV except for spurs games, and several on demand premium shows...
The local spurs games are what was holding me back from cutting cable, but will check out some of the ideas mentioned, thanks!
There are sites out there that sell legit nbaLP, nfl ticket, HBOgo, Netflix, and Comcast xfinity accounts for like $10 Netflix are like $1.50 Comcast xfinity are like a full cable package just streaming on your computer or tablet. Easiest thing to do would be get a vpn $5 bucks a month to switch your ip outside of San Antonio so you can watch spurs games on NBALP, buy a Comcast xfinity account for the rest of your cable channels.
We dropped cable 4 months ago and have rarely missed it. HD antenna was $40 and works great, we even got a TiVo that is compatible with it so we can DVR broadcast shows/sports.
Netflix+Prime+HuluPlus+HBONow+NBA-LP all come in well below what we were paying for Cable before.
I use my parents' password for WatchESPN, but I've been using that less and less. For shows that are current that I can't get on one of the streaming channels (ex: Walking Dead, Fargo), we just subscribe on Amazon. On the rare occasion there's something in sports I want to watch that I can't pick up (ex: Spurs on TNT), I just go to a bar. Compared to paying for cable, a bar tab once or twice a month doesn't really make a huge dent.
Also, for local Spurs games on Fox Sports, I think you can watch those on the Fox Sports Go app. You'd need to borrow someone's cable login.
I may want an indoor HD antenna if they work ok. I'm in San Antonio, would I get FSSW spurs games?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurminator
FSSW is not an over the air channel. You'll be able to see the occasional game they show on KENS, but that's about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bender
Never getting rid of cable. My ex and several of my friends have cut cable and I've noticed how much freaking time they waste skipping from app to app looking for something to watch. I have no patience for it. I can't live without being able to scroll a guide and see whats on in real time. I just don't watch enough tv to invest all that effort into just the search. Add the dvr and I've got all my tv needs covered.
If you can get a friend with basic cable to make you an email account then you'll have all the spurs games covered. Fox sports go has most of the games and the same pass will work for the games on the TNT site and watchespn
Eh, basic cable is fine for the basketball season if actually watching all the games is the goal.
Amazon fire stick + kodi... anything I could ever want to watch.
I do still subscribe to Netflix and Hulu, but haven't had cable for a couple years. Sports was the only thing I missed, but there have been ways around that.
When you sign in with your provider I'm pretty sure it checks if the channel you're trying to stream is included in your TV package though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Oneanddoneski
over-the-air broadcast HD is free.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
I'm aware of that. Only 13 games will be broadcast over the air though. Like I said in the OP, if you want to watch your Spurs game in HD, you're subscribing to a TV service.Quote:
Originally Posted by boutons_deux
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Originally Posted by Xevious
I got got one of these bad boys a couple of weeks ago. It's been well worth the small price I paid for it. Watched that mmgay last night. Watched a few movies and already found all of our favorite shows and added to a favorites list. I downloaded the nba app for it and live Spurs games and replays in hd!
can't get ANY NBA playoffs over-the-air, except the Finals which I think are still ABC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurminator
for now, I am cutting uverse TV tomorrow. will keep uverse internet service. today I bought a 50 mile HD antenna for local stations, and a Roku2 for all the streaming apps.
I'm already a member of netflix and amazon prime. Today I added Showtime Anytime to my Prime account for $8.99 a month. Will add Sling TV streaming for many of the "basic cable" live channels, including TNT and ESPN ($20 a month). Will add HBO streaming before GoT resumes.
So I will get any spurs games on local KENS channel 5, and national games on TNT and ESPN. Also will get whatever few games are on local Fox channel KMYS.
for FSSW spurs games, I will just have to live stream on my computer if I want to watch them.
Is AT&T the only ISP you have? They're fucking terrible, if you can switch to ANYONE you should cut that too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bender
This is a very good link right here incase anyone skipped over it, it's a bunch of Indians streaming their own ballstreams account, and they're on top of that shit if the links go down. Its better quality than watchespnQuote:
Originally Posted by ~O~
Thanks ~O~
Is FSSW, TNT, ESPN on the basic cable or expanded basic packages in SA?Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
I checked previously, and U200 was the bottom tier that included FSSW. Still expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Oneanddoneski
I don't disagree. The other night I was trying to watch a few youtube videos, and every one stopped and buffered every few seconds.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR 210
For DirecTV Fox Sports SW is available on the middle of the 5 tiersQuote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Oneanddoneski
On TWC all the Spurs games are on the Standard tier package.
TWC ain't too hot either. I'm supposed to have up to 50mb down and there huge fluctuations in speed/performance, especially during peek hours. I live far enough north to get GVTC, so I might try that out eventually. At least that's fiber.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
Get on their ass if you are having problems. Maybe they need to rewire your shit or something. TWC is about 10-15 more per month than Grande's Internet, but mine is always 4 mbps faster than advertised, no matter time of day. Send a PM to illusioNtEk, he'll get your complaint handled promptly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xevious
I've thought about cutting cable, but really it's not that expensive. There are better ways to save a little extra money.
I've been considering giving up on cable, but not sure if I want to mess with shit online to find access to shows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bender
What will you use for your internet service?
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Originally Posted by Xevious
This is true. If your cables are old or damaged it can really affect performance -- or the signal for your whole house might just be out of operating range for some reason. A lot of modems allow you to see signal levels when you log into them so you can check for yourself. TWC has its own customer forum where people go as in-depth on this crap as anyone could stand. DSL Reports has one as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
I installed Kodi last night to see if it could be a potential replacement for TV.. Pretty much all the TV and movie streams I found on Fusion and Repo are shitty quality even though the ones I'm clicking are labeled as 1080p..
Kodi is completely unreliable for me, I quit bothering after about a week of trying it.
Welcome to Web TV, cord-cutters. Don't forget your credit card
Combine the price of connectivity with subscription fees for online video services, and the total tab quickly vaults over the average cost of pay-TV.
Breaking down prices of online options shows that those reviled cable and satellite companies still tend to provide more bang for each buck.
http://www.cnet.com/news/welcome-to-...tag=CAD590a51e
Weird. The word "antenna" doesn't show up once and that's the cheapest way to get braodcast channels.Quote:
Originally Posted by boutons_deux
broadcast TV is totally sucky for most people, so "free over-the-air" is meaningless.
Eh, I get stations all the way from Waxahachie with mine, but KBVO is dicey at best. It varies by location. Make sure you use an honest to goodness directional antenna before trying to shit on it tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by boutons_deux
Try the add-ons called Genesis http://tvaddons.ag/addons/show/plugin.video.genesis/Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
And SALTS http://addons.tvaddons.ag/show/plugin.video.salts/
You're right though they are scaled down HD for streaming, if you want full HDTV/bluray rips try 2ddl.net with adblock on
Thanks man... im sry for any mean things iv said to you in the past.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
Yeah Genesis comes as part of the package on Fusion.. Thats where I was trying to find a good clear HD stream, and couldn't even though it said 1080p..Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Oneanddoneski
Tbh, I'll just stick to streaming from YIFY.tv from my laptop to the TV, their shit is always good quality streams.
I'll never forget all those mean things you've said over the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by illusioNtEk
There is a yify addon for kodi too. Kodi is really nice once you get used to it. I use it for everything, there is a feature that will download boxcovers for all your tv shows and movies that will make your pc into a movie jukebox and includes a link to the trailer, cast, and rating on imdb.com I haven't found a better movie player.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
Thanks... there shouldn't be anything wrong in my immediate area as my house is new as is most of the surrounding area. Going to run some speed tests at different times of day so I have numbers when I call.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
How does Kodi work? I may look into it.
Kodi used to be called xbox media center on the original Xbox then xbmc now its called kodi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reck
DL kodi for pc here http://kodi.tv/
Stand alone kodi is just a basic media player but there are many 3rd party apps for it called addons you can use to watch movie bootlegs on like genesis and salts links above
Genesis Add-on Kodi XBMC: How to Install Genesis
Get on their ass, demand credit for their shitty ass service too. I've raised hell with TWC to the point where I was assigned a personal complaint handler with a direct line for any issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xevious
Yeah I like the app itself, an open source media center is a great idea.. I just didn't like the video quality on the streams.. There was a bunch of other shit on there I did like though, like podcasts and shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Oneanddoneski
That looks sweet. Almost too good to be true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Oneanddoneski
It is.. wait till you see those wonderfully pixelated crap streamsQuote:
Originally Posted by Reck
*Update - found plenty of quality streams using Kodi after all.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
In my searching for more information regarding Kodi, I also discovered Plex, and installed that on my PC as well. This is a awesome program if you have tons of movies, pics, music etc. on your PC.. It will let you stream from your server PC to anything with the Plex app installed. It also has channel add-ons like Kodi for TV and movies, but I haven't been able to get them to work.. Plex works with Roku too which is a plus for me.
Damn you didn't see the threads in the Tech forum about PLEX? That shit is awesome, turns your media collection into a good version of Netflix.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
There's an app called plex you could download on the PS3 and 4. Wonder if you can connect the two so you can stream shit from your PC dirrectly to the app in the console. That would be killer.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
Exactly what it does bruhQuote:
Originally Posted by Reck
Nah, I'm late to the party TBH, been using a fucking 16 GB flash drive to take movies to the living room TV :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by baseline bum
I tried it. That is a lot of hoops to get the shit to work which I didn't get it to in the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
Download the app on PS3...download the app for PC...turn on file sharing so it recoginzes it on the PS3 etc. I also noticed the computer got mighty slow opening shit.
PS3 Media Server works just fine so I'll continue using that.
What add-on have you found to have the best quality streams?Quote:
Originally Posted by DJR210
Icefilms.. Tbh the process sucks tho.. I have to click 38 streams to get one that actually plays.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Oneanddoneski
I would say this is not a viable solution as a cable or even Netflix replacement.