Crunchyroll apps to launch on PlayStation 3 and Samsung TVs

[OptimusPrimeTime]

I can see CR wanting to get on PS3 before Neon Alley and launched without their back end fully up to the task. It also explains why they announced the Vita app when it appears that won't be ready for a long while.

[agila61]

Originally Posted by OptimusPrimeTime

I can see CR wanting to get on PS3 before Neon Alley and launched without their back end fully up to the task. It also explains why they announced the Vita app when it appears that won't be ready for a long while.

That explanation doesn't explain a similar roll-out for their Apple app and their Android app. A more likely explanation is that this lets them get the kinks worked out for a basic set of capabilities, so that its easier to track down the source of the problems that will show up when they extend the capabilities.

Its also likely why they introduce premium member support first, and then roll out free member support, so problems caused by the ad-server are easier to pin down.

Update: Speak of the devil, just over a week after release, they just released their first patch:

[Update on Aug 8th] We just released a patch and the performance should be much better. If you still experience technical issue, please post your comment on the PS3 help forum. Enjoy watching more shows

[Shirou Emiya]

This is great news...now if only I could convince my mother to buy a longer ethernet cable and/or wireless router, so I can finally connect my PS3 to the internet, lol.

[Draneor]

Originally Posted by Shirou Emiya

This is great news...now if only I could convince my mother to buy a longer ethernet cable and/or wireless router, so I can finally connect my PS3 to the internet, lol.

They're not exactly expensive.

[Shirou Emiya]

Originally Posted by Draneor

They're not exactly expensive.

Thank you , I'll bookmark it now and show it to my mother later when she isn't sleeping, lol xD.

[superdry]

For the hell of it, I decided to install the CR app on my PS3. Interface isn't terrible and watching videos at 480p is like watching a DVD on my TV. Overall...meh; good, but not great.

Maybe once CR gets at least 720p going and I have more than 1 show to watch through them, I'll use it more.

[WTK]

I will just add this here...

via CR

Dear Xbox users, we are excited to announce the upcoming release of our own branded application on the Xbox 360® console. The Crunchyroll application will be available on Xbox LIVE® in English in more than 30 territories, across all six continents. Premium members can login with their existing accounts to access all premium benefits, including streaming the latest episodes (no ads of course!), accessing the queue, searching for favorite shows, etc.

We will share more details after the app gets approved and launch date gets finalized.

Meanwhile, enjoy watching Crunchyroll on the website, iPhone & iPad, Android phone & tablet & Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, PS3, Samsung SmartTV, Roku ... (the list is long

Shinji

[WTK]

via CR

Crunchyroll...now in HD on the PlayStation 3! And we're giving away a PS3 to celebrate!

Hi guys ~ ! This is Victoria with a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT for Crunchyroll users!

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT…. Crunchyroll has launched high-definition 720p streams for its entire library and simulcast lineup on the PlayStation®3!

Before now, the PS3™ app was only serving up anime in enhanced-definition 480p, but all that has changed and CRUNCHYROLL TAKES SIMULCASTS INTO HIGH DEFINITION ON THE PS3™. Anime fans can now enjoy shows with subtitles within minutes of Japan TV broadcast, including hits like NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, SWORD ART ONLINE, SPACE BROTHERS, and HUNTER X HUNTER in HD!!!

A spectacular announcement like this requires an equally slam-bastic contest ~ !!!

Many of you already know this, but for those of you that don’t, Vampy and I are hosting a VERY SPECIAL CRUNCHYROLL PS3 GIVEAWAY ~ !!!!!!

[FUNiOP]

1080p would be nice, but for now at least the app is worth using, since they're all basically upscaled from 720p anyway. I'll probably be using that quite a bit now.

[Rootsofjustice]

Major Nelson, the head administrator of XBOX Live has confirmed on his blog that the Crunchyroll app should be dropping some between now and the Spring.

http://majornelson.com/2012/12/11/ov...ive-this-week/

Over 40 New Apps Coming to Xbox; New Apps Launch on Xbox LIVE This Week

Exciting news from Xbox today with more than 40 new global entertainment partners coming to Xbox LIVE, including new apps launching this week.

Between now and the spring of 2013, we’re committed to launching the following entertainment experiences on Xbox LIVE:

1. All3M (United Kingdom, United States)
2. Ameba TV (Canada, United States)
3. ARTE (Germany, France)
4. Azteca (Mexico)
5. Canalplay Infinity (France)
6. CBC’s Hockey Night (Canada)
7. CrunchyRoll (Majority of LIVE Regions)
8. Deezer (Majority of LIVE Regions)
9. Eredivisie Live (Netherlands)
10. Fightbox (Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom)
11. Flixster (United States)
12. GameTrailers (Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States)
13. Globosat Muu (Brazil)
14. Gulli Replay (France)
15. HBO Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
16. IndieFlix (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
17. Livesport.tv (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom)
18. Machinima (Majority of LIVE Regions)
19. Maxim (United States)
20. MTV (United States)
21. MyTF1 (France)
22. MyTF1VOD (France)
23. Napster (Germany, United Kingdom)
24. Pathe Thuis (Netherlands)
25. PBS (United States)
26. PopcornFlix (United States)
27. Rai TV (Italy)
28. Sainsbury (United Kingdom)
29. Saraiva (Brazil)
30. SBS (Netherlands)
31. SF Anytime (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
32. Slacker Radio (Canada, United States)
33. SPORT1 (Austria, Germany)
34. The CW Network (United States)
35. Televisa (Mexico)
36. TV3 (Spain)
37. Viaplay (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
38. Vidéo à la Demande d’Orange (France)
39. Vimeo (United States)
40. VIVO Play (Brazil)
41. Watchever (Austria, Germany)
42. Zattoo (Germany)
43. Ziggo (Netherlands)