Streaming Empire: Apple TV Hits PS5 Right Before Launch
PS4 and PS5 Users Gain Access to Apple TV Application: Limited Availability Due to Device Scarcity
Who needs a trip to the cinema when you've got a shiny new PlayStation 5? Just ahead of the console's release, AppleTV+, Apple's original streaming service, has landed on the PS5 - and it looks like it's here to stay.
With a wide range of streaming services available on the new console, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+, the PS5 is turning out to be a cord-cutter's dream. For those who prefer Apple's walled garden, the Apple TV app is now accessible on both the PS4 and PS5 models, announced back in October.
Apple's been notoriously picky about who gets access to its streaming app, preferring to stick with its own devices or those from Fire TV and Roku. But it seems they've seen the light, making Apple TV available on two of the biggest devices to grace our living rooms in years. With people hankering for something new to entertain them during these isolating times, it'd be a head-scratcher for Apple to leave potential subscribers high and dry.
But here's the rub: managing to nab a PS5 has proven to be a Herculean task. Walmart's website is undergoing fits and starts, online retailers are selling out faster than a limited-edition sneaker drop, and in-person purchases have been sidelined to prevent you from camping outside stores in the name of good health. If you do happen to score a PS5, the Apple TV app will grant you access to a wealth of exclusive content and purchases from the iTunes store. But let's face it - if you can't find a PS5, that's a moot point.
All in all, consider Apple TV a valuable addition to your new PlayStation's collection of streaming services. Now, if only someone could tell us where to find one of those elusive PS5s... 😜
Interesting Tidbits:
- Sony is offering PlayStation 5 users up to three months of free Apple Music subscription.
- In addition to streaming services, PS5 supports music streaming through Spotify.
- Although Apple Music is not natively supported on PS5 or PS4, users can access it via workarounds like DLNA or through a promotional offer for new subscribers.
- The future of entertainment could be unfolding in the palm of our hands with Apple TV on the new PlayStation, given the current demand for cord-cutting technology.
- With the addition of Apple TV to their streaming arsenal, PlayStation 5 owners can unlock a precious trove of exclusive content from the iTunes store, while also enjoying other services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+.
- Sony is offering a special benefit to PlayStation 5 users by providing them with up to three months of free Apple Music subscription, enhancing the gaming experience even further.
- For tech enthusiasts and cordcutters alike, the mere idea of effortlessly transitioning from playing games on the PS5 to streaming their favorite shows or music on the same device holds a great appeal for the future.
