TV from Sky launches on PlayStation®4
Sony Computer Entertainment UK is delighted to announce that TV from Sky launches today on PlayStation®4 (PS4™).
Sky go extra is free with multiscreen/room customers. This is nothing new in terms of needing skygo extra, its been that way for ages on xbox. Point is Multiscreen costs £11.25 per box. Sky TV customers with Sky Go Extra or Multiscreen can now use their PlayStation 4 as one of their registered devices to watch content. Support for PlayStation3 (PS3) is expected in early 2015. TV from Sky is also known as Sky Go on other platforms and is supported on over 70 devices.
TV from Sky is also known as Sky Go on other platforms and is supported on over 70 devices. Sky TV customers with Sky Go Extra or Multiscreen can now use their PlayStation 4 as one of their registered devices. Support for PlayStation®3 (PS3™) is expected in early 2015.
Fergal Gara, Vice President and Managing Director for Sony Computer Entertainment UK said: “The addition of TV from Sky today to the PS4 is going to delight all users of the newest, most powerful member of the PlayStation family. TV from Sky joining other services on PS4 including NOW TV, further enhances our credentials as the ultimate gaming and entertainment package.”
This December, customers can look forward to a bumper schedule of TV including brand new dramas Olive Kitteridge (Sky Atlantic) and Agatha Raisin (Sky 1) as well as complete box sets of True Detective (series 1) and Scandal (series 1-3). Sky Movies customers can enjoy Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Noah, Elf and Frozen and those with Sky Sports will be able to keep up with the 2015 World Darts Championship.
TV from Sky on PlayStation lets customers watch TV live and on demand, with a Sky Go Extra subscription. This includes all seven Sky Sports channels, Eurosport, 11 Sky Movies channels, great entertainment from Sky Atlantic and third party channels such as FOX, plus hours of shows from Nickelodeon and others.
Customers with Sky Go Extra can also download shows onto their phone or tablet whilst connected to Wi-Fi to enjoy anywhere they are and use the service on up to four devices. Sky Go Extra is available to customers for £5 per month, or at no extra cost to customers with Sky Multiscreen.
For more information:
Sky
Amy Holland
Consumer PR Manager
amy.holland@bskyb.com
020 7032 1498
PlayStation
David Wilson
Head of PR UK
david_wilson@scee.net
020 7859 5469
About Sky
Sky is the UK and Ireland’s leading home entertainment and communications company. Around 40% of all homes have a direct relationship with Sky through its range of TV, broadband and home telephony services.
Sky is the UK’s biggest investor in television content, investing more than £2.5 billion a year in channels such as Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky Arts, Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Sky News. Around two-thirds of Sky’s content spend is invested in the UK and Sky is the fastest-growing source of investment in original British programmes. More than 30 million people watch Sky content each week.
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Alongside its commitment to offering customers a greater choice of high-quality content, Sky is a leading innovator. Customers enjoy total control and flexibility over their favourite TV through Sky+, watch TV on the move through Sky Go, and enjoy the best quality TV experience at home through High Definition and 3D.
Sky distributes its content broadly over several platforms, including satellite, cable, IPTV, mobile and WiFi. NOW TV, Sky’s second consumer brand, builds on the company’s leadership in internet TV. Sky is also the UK's fastest-growing home communications company and favourite ‘triple-play’ provider of TV, broadband and home phone.
Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities in which it operates by taking positive action on the environment, supporting grassroots sports and increasing access to, and participation in, the arts. Sky employs 24,000 people, has annual revenues of £7.2 billion and is estimated to support a £5.9 billion contribution to UK GDP. Sky is listed on the London Stock Exchange (BSY).
About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®4 (PS4®) computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system, PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and PSN software and hardware in 109 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE has revolutionised home entertainment since they launched PlayStation® in 1994. PlayStation®4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalisation and deeply integrated social capabilities.
PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context. PS3® is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PSP® is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games with high-quality full-motion video and high-fidelity stereo audio. SCEE also delivers the PlayStation® experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories.
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If you’ve just bagged yourself one of the best Sky TV deals currently available, you’ll have access to a wide range of TV shows and movies. While you may primarily access these via your Sky box, the service Sky Go allows you to watch channels and on-demand content through additional devices, including Sky on on Xbox.
As well as laptops, phones, tablets, and gaming consoles, this includes both Sky Go on PS4 and Xbox consoles. If you want to access Sky Go on Xbox, our guide will tell you everything that you need to know.
Is Sky Go on Xbox yet?
Yes, it is possible to access Sky Go on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles, using an app called TV from Sky. However, there are a few things that you need in addition to the console and a Sky subscription.
Your Sky account must have Sky Go Extra. This is included with the Sky Mobile, Sky Multiscreen, Sky Q experience, and Ultimate on Demand packages. Alternatively, it can be added to your account for an additional cost. You also need at least 250MB available space on your console’s hard drive.
How to install Sky Go on Xbox
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First, make sure that you are signed into Xbox Live.
Then, from your Xbox console’s dashboard, press the middle button and scroll down to Store.
Within the store, select the Apps section on the left, and find the TV from Sky app in the list or use the search function to search for TV from Sky.
The app has the Sky logo as its image. It’s free to download, so just click through to download it.
Once the download has finished, you can launch the TV from Sky app from the My Games & Apps section of your Xbox dashboard.
This might be the perfect opportunity to head to the Sky website to sign up for an exceptional package if you haven’t done so already.
The first time that you open it, you will have to sign in with your Sky iD.
Once you’ve done this, you can start streaming Sky content on your Xbox.
What can I watch on Sky Go with Xbox?
The content that you have access to via Sky Go on Xbox consoles depends on your Sky subscription package. Over 70 TV channels are available to watch live over Sky Go, as long as they are part of your subscription, and on-demand shows from these channels are also available to stream.
Sky’s main entertainment channel is Sky Atlantic. This is included in all Sky packages, so its shows are available to all Sky Go users. Recent Sky Atlantic series worth checking out include Billie Piper’s dark comedy, I Hate Suzie, and the modern crime drama, Gangs of London. You can also watch Euphoria, as well as the critically acclaimed Chernobyl
You can also access sports coverage if your package includes Sky Sports, a wide library of films if it includes Sky Cinema, and all seasons of acclaimed shows like Game of Thrones and The Wire if it includes Sky Box Sets.
What other streaming services are available on Xbox?
Sky Go Extra Playstation 4 Bundle
Besides Sky Go, several other streaming services are available on Xbox consoles, including:
What other devices can I watch Sky Go on?
Other devices on which you can access Sky Go include:
- PCs running Windows 7 or above
- Macs running OS X 1.9 or above
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
- Android devices running Android 4.4 or above
- iOS devices: iPhone 4 and above, iPod touch (5th and 6th generation), and iPad 2 or above
- Amazon Fire tablets running Fire OS 4.3.3 or above
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