Redbox Instant by Verizon on my PS3 and PS4 | Streaming Movies | Redneck Entertainment
Tonight I turned on my PS3 to watch a movie with a daughter and saw that there was a new box on the menu for Redbox Instant by Verizon. I had to chuckle a bit because I have it in my notes to write a post about how every little town I stopped in while hunting always had a line at the Redbox.
After seeing the new box, I decided to install the software and give it a better look. After jumping through some weird hoops to get it installed via the Play Station Network, I was finally able to get it installed. Upon installing it I found out that I can only use it if I use the standard PS3 controller and I cannot use my SMK-Link universal remote that I usually use for controlling my PS3 and other devices.
Upon going to http://RedboxInstant.com/PS3 I learned that the service will be $8/mo for unlimited streaming and 4 DVD credits at their boxes. If you want Blu-ray movies from the box, then you will have to pay $9/mo. You can also use the service to rent and buy DVDs. Though, the cost of the DVDs to rent is about $4 and around $15 to buy. This is about the same as Amazon Prime and the Play Station Network.
Where I think the value comes from this service is if you use the Redbox locations often and will use the 4 credits per month. That leaves the service at just $4 per month for streaming. This is also a good service if you like to rent games. A quick look at their selection shows that they have a pretty decent selection.
I’m going to give the 30 day free trial a chance and I’ll let you know what I think.
Does anyone know if and when you’ll be able to control the redbox stream via the remote instead of a controller? To me it’s just not worth it since my ps3 is out of reach to use the controller nor do I want to.
Does anyone know if and when you’ll be able to control the redbox stream via the remote instead of a controller? To me it’s just not worth it since my ps3 is out of reach to use the controller nor do I want to.
I can control it with my SMK-link controller. https://www.silist.com/best-bluetooth-remote-for-the-sony-ps3-and-ps4-smk-link/