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Sep 29, 2023 · The Best Streaming Services, Ranked - IGN. As part of our State of Streaming series, we dug deep into Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Peacock, Hulu, AMC+, Max, and...
- A lot to enjoy alongside free two-day shipping
- Prime Video’s TV shows and Movies
- What's your favorite Prime Video or Freevee original of 2023?
- Prime Video’s User Interface
- Prime Video’s Price
- Verdict
By Rosie Knight
Updated: Oct 2, 2023 11:50 am
Posted: Sep 26, 2023 7:27 pm
As part of IGN’s State of Streaming event, we’re taking a fresh look at the major streaming services and what they offer subscribers in 2023.
To really dig into the most important part of any streaming service we're going to be breaking this section down into four segments. First we'll be looking at the original programming each platform has to offer, then we're delving into their back catalog, next up will be anything that really stands out and makes the streamer unique, then finally it'll be any glaring omissions.
Originals: Though it took a while to really get moving, Prime Video has carved out a pretty solid space in the original programming landscape. Amazon Studios invested massive amounts of money into fantasy projects like The Wheel of Time and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. But the biggest impact has been felt in animation, where Amazon crafted beautifully made series like Invincible, Undone, and The Legend of Vox Machina. Between the first of those shows, a beloved and brutal adaptation of The Boys, and Boots Riley’s gorgeous I’m a Virgo, Prime Video has the market cornered on superhero satire.
Daisy Jones and the Six
Dead Ringers
Good Omens season 2
I'm a Virgo
Jury Duty
The Wheel of Time season 2
One of the immediate things that you'll notice on Prime Video is the low resolution of the thumbnails that advertise the shows on the Smart TV app. The resolution of the menu screens is far higher on desktop and some smart phones. But that's a small aesthetic issue rather than one that affects the actual way you use the app. In general Prime Video runs relatively well with far less buffering and syncing issues than Netflix.
Unlike other streamers Amazon doesn't offer a standard HD setting, instead offering up different options for different films – i.e. some are terrible rips, and some newer films and TV are presented in stunning HD. But this is far from the most high-tech of streamers, with some of the movies included looking rarely better than a YouTube or VHS rip. That’s part of the cost of having a great selection of older movies, many of which haven't been remastered or even re-released on physical media in years.
What we said about Prime Video in 2022
"Amazon’s Prime Video doesn’t necessarily excel in any one area. It boasts neither the biggest library of exclusive movies and shows nor the most refined interface. But it does have a well-rounded lineup of Amazon Originals, bolstered by a healthy back catalog of movies and shows and a healthy assortment of optional Channel add-ons. That, combined with the fact that Prime Video is among the most cost-effective streaming options these days, makes this service a terrific option for the budget-conscious binge-watcher." – Jesse Schedeen
Score: 8
Prime Video offers an interesting and relatively distinctive aspect to its platform: The ease with which subscribers can add other services and paid channels to their account. It's an interesting choice that allows viewers to easily scroll between their subscriptions on the Prime Video home page. With that said, the looseness with Prime Video treats its home page can also lead to one of the platform's most frustrating problems. The way that Prime Video displays its programming can be easy to confuse with films and TV that are only available via purchase or rental. Again, it's not the end of the world but it's an annoying quirk of the platform.
•Sign Up for Prime Video
Prime Video generally costs $14.99 a month as part of an Amazon Prime membership that comes with free two-day delivery and discounts at Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh. But you can also access just the video-streaming library for $8.99 a month. That lands the service on the lower end of subscription costs, a relatively fair price for what it includes.
Though it still feels like a bit of a superfluous streamer, there is a lot to enjoy on Prime Video. Their TV programming is finally catching up thanks to landmark shows like Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. A wide selection of movies and the ability to add other subscriptions easily makes Prime Video an interesting and unique addition to the streaming landscape. And for folks who aren't TV or movie obsessives, it's likely a good catch-all replacement for cable, especially if they're already Prime subscribers. All of that means that Prime Video feels like good value for the money and the perks it comes with.
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- Rosie Knight
Oct 2, 2023 · Updated: Oct 2, 2023 4:53 am. As part of IGN’s State of Streaming event, we’re taking a fresh look at the major streaming services and what they offer subscribers in 2023.
- Rosie Knight
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Feb 7, 2024 · In this article, I’ll share my experience to help you decide. Here are seven things to know before you sign up for YouTube TV! 1. Pricing. YouTube TV raised the base plan price to $72.99 per month in March 2023. That’s around the same price as other premium live TV services like Hulu Live, DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo.
