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NFL Gamepass blackouts. Will you be signing up?

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  • #202
    davetherave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,438 ✭✭✭davetherave


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    That is a code for preseason live, not for gamepass.
    Preseason live is only available to those in the US.


  • #203
    counterlock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭counterlock


    No, was going to buy gamepass for the first time but not with blackouts, will use streams
    BastardPrince wrote: »
    every EPL game, with most in HD, are generally available. along with any major sporting event and live streaming of most sport channels!
    Thats for that, I've signed up today it looks like it has an excellent selection and no more searching for 45 mins for the games :)


  • #204
    Silver-Tiger
    Registered Users Posts: 947 ✭✭✭Silver-Tiger


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    Renewed. Got the all team one for 129.Very happy already.


  • #205
    Chucky the tree
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,341 ✭✭✭✭Chucky the tree


    I'm going to do a Maurice Jones Drew the 10th September and then I know I'm going to crack about two hours before the Raiders game. feck.


  • #206
    WilcoOut
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭WilcoOut


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    Chucky the tree wrote: »
    I'm going to do a Maurice Jones Drew the 10th September and then I know I'm going to crack about two hours before the Raiders game. feck.


    ill be joining you!

    if anyone has any promo codes before then, be sure to post!


  • #207
    bruschi
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 4,142 Mod ✭✭✭✭bruschi


    Chucky the tree wrote: »
    I'm going to do a Maurice Jones Drew the 10th September and then I know I'm going to crack about two hours before the Raiders game. feck.

    +1. not sure what I am doing, but I'm still holding out on Sky sports at the moment too.


  • #208
    Paully D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,710 ✭✭✭✭Paully D


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    You just know most of the people who say they won't get it will be there on Wednesday the 5th for the opening game and think ''ah **** this'' and buy it :D


  • #209
    Eire-Dearg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,900 ✭✭✭Eire-Dearg


    What's this about, blocking games that are on Sky or what?


  • #210
    WilcoOut
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭WilcoOut


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    i watched a preseason game on a friends account the oter day and i must say, the quality is exceptional

    plus he got all the extra channells etc

    well worth the money and ill be signing up!


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  • #211
    Paully D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,710 ✭✭✭✭Paully D


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    Eire-Dearg wrote: »
    What's this about, blocking games that are on Sky or what?

    Yep. Sky show 2 games every Sunday and these aren't available to watch live on Gamepass until 6 days later. You won't get playoffs or the Super Bowl on Gamepass until 6 days later either.

    Everything else is fine though.


  • #212
    Brian017
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭Brian017


    I was thinking about getting GamePass this season. I was looking at the FAQ's and it says the 1pm and 4pm (i.e. 6pm and 9pm GMT) games are blocked in the UK and ROI. I did a quick search and someone said that only the Sky game during these periods were blocked. However, the thread was 3 years old and I wanted to make sure that this was still the case and not ALL games during these times were blocked before shelling out over €100. The Late Sunday night, Monday night, Thursday night and Thanksgiving games are unaffected too, right?

    Also, any problems watching via the iPad app here?


  • #213
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 27,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    Its just the Sky games.


  • #214
    CoachTO
    Closed Accounts Posts: 987 ✭✭✭CoachTO


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    Everything you need to know in this thread:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056691903


    And playing it on a tablet its hit and miss. I use a Samsung and its runs fine but at times the wireless slows it down. My mate runs it on his Ipad and says its the same thing but for the most part it works well.


  • #215
    taidghbaby
    Registered Users Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭taidghbaby


    I use gamepass on an iPad!

    Live games are good quality (so far) but trying to watch archived games at the weekend is nearly impossible!


  • #216
    counterlock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭counterlock


    No, was going to buy gamepass for the first time but not with blackouts, will use streams
    Podge_irl wrote: »
    Its just the Sky games.
    Sky will have the Thanksgiving games too


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  • #217
    boccy23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭boccy23


    From NFLUK:

    "As we have agreed a new deal with Sky there are certain changes to Game Pass:

    There will no longer be a six day blackout for games shown on Sky Sports.

    There will be a 24 hour blackout for the two games which Sky show.

    NFL RedZone will also be available on Game Pass.

    Remember the Sky games for Weeks 1 & 2 are as follows:

    Week 1
    Colts at Bears
    49ers at Packers

    Week 2
    Saints at Panthers
    Redskins at Rams "

    Tempted again now to get Gamepass. :mad:


  • #218
    padraig_f
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,301 ✭✭✭padraig_f


    boccy23 wrote: »
    From NFLUK:

    "As we have agreed a new deal with Sky there are certain changes to Game Pass:

    There will no longer be a six day blackout for games shown on Sky Sports.

    There will be a 24 hour blackout for the two games which Sky show.

    NFL RedZone will also be available on Game Pass.

    Wow, that's great news. Ideally there'd be no blackouts at all, but getting Red Zone back and a 24-hour blackout for a couple of games is a lot better.


  • #219
    fisgon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,747 ✭✭✭fisgon


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    boccy23 wrote: »
    From NFLUK:

    "As we have agreed a new deal with Sky there are certain changes to Game Pass:

    There will no longer be a six day blackout for games shown on Sky Sports.

    There will be a 24 hour blackout for the two games which Sky show.

    NFL RedZone will also be available on Game Pass.

    Remember the Sky games for Weeks 1 & 2 are as follows:

    Week 1
    Colts at Bears
    49ers at Packers

    Week 2
    Saints at Panthers
    Redskins at Rams "

    Tempted again now to get Gamepass. :mad:

    That definitely does change things.
    The question now is, can I avoid all NFL media for 24 hours after the Giants-Cowboys tomorrow night, so I can watch on Friday morning without knowing the score?


  • #220
    Thegalwayman
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭Thegalwayman


    Was going to be a first time gamepass customer but mainly for betting I would need the Sky games for betting volumes on betfair. I may once again have to pay UPC for their inferior Sky Sport option. Or what I'll most likely do is get my sisters sky id to watch on my laptop via her account


  • #221
    Phoole
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Phoole


    I had game pass last year and didn't suffer from any blackouts. Were they in place last season, does anyone know??


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  • #222
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    No, was going to buy gamepass for the first time but not with blackouts, will use streams
    Oatesy23 wrote: »
    Went on to the gamepass site there without realising my VPN was connected. This is what I am getting when it thinks I am in the Netherlands...
    6034073

    Might get some pre-season for free. I've joined the complimentary package now anyway. I see no T's & C's visible anywhere about it so I'm not sure how long it lasts. They have my old credit card on file so if they try to charge it, it will fail.

    I am getting every game for free with my Netherlands VPN with no blackouts. Including the playoffs and superbowl. Asked on the live chat and that is what they said!

    Delighted!


  • #223
    Phoole
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Phoole


    Oatesy23 wrote: »
    I am getting every game for free with my Netherlands VPN with no blackouts. Including the playoffs and superbowl. Asked on the live chat and that is what they said!

    Delighted!

    Can you PM me which VPN service you use? Do you know of a free one?!


  • #224
    Chardee MacDennis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,225 ✭✭✭Chardee MacDennis


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    Phoole wrote: »
    I had game pass last year and didn't suffer from any blackouts. Were they in place last season, does anyone know??
    they weren't


  • #225
    Leslie91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    Phoole wrote: »
    I had game pass last year and didn't suffer from any blackouts. Were they in place last season, does anyone know??

    Not if u were in Ireland.


  • #226
    Leslie91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    taidghbaby wrote: »
    I use gamepass on an iPad!

    Live games are good quality (so far) but trying to watch archived games at the weekend is nearly impossible![/QUOTE]

    Why is that?


  • #227
    Leslie91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    fisgon wrote: »
    That definitely does change things.
    The question now is, can I avoid all NFL media for 24 hours after the Giants-Cowboys tomorrow night, so I can watch on Friday morning without knowing the score?

    There will be lots of us doing that this season.


  • #228
    Phoole
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Phoole


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    There will be lots of us doing that this season.
    The Giants - Cowboys game wont be blacked out. Its only the 2 Sunday night games that will be blacked out.


  • #229
    Leslie91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    Phoole wrote: »
    The Giants - Cowboys game wont be blacked out. Its only the 2 Sunday night games that will be blacked out.

    Yep tks... I meant after the sunday night games avoiding all things internet/media on the monday to watch the game tuesday not knowing the result.


  • #230
    fermoyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭fermoyboy


    Got the season pass and have an account with overplay.net so will change my VPN if I need to avoid black outs


  • #231
    gerire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭gerire


    Anyone who is willing to spend 130+ on a season pass should definitely spend another 25 or there a bouts for a 6 month vpn subscription


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  • #232
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Unfortunately I only can watch Gamepass on my Desktop which isn't ideal when I got friends around for a game.

    I have tried to get online using the PS3 to watch games on the big screen. I can log into my Gamepass account via the PS3 online, but the PS3 has a bullshít Adobe Flash update issue which doesn't allow me to watch games.

    So I'm Just wondering has anyone here encountered a similar problem & know anyway around it?


  • #233
    Chardee MacDennis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,225 ✭✭✭Chardee MacDennis


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    Unfortunately I only can watch Gamepass on my Desktop which isn't ideal when I got friends around for a game.

    I have tried to get online using the PS3 to watch games on the big screen. I can log into my Gamepass account via the PS3 online, but the PS3 has a bullshít Adobe Flash update issue which doesn't allow me to watch games.

    So I'm Just wondering has anyone here encountered a similar problem & know anyway around it?

    do you not have a video out on your laptop?


  • #234
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    BastardPrince wrote: »
    do you not have a video out on your laptop?

    I don't have a decent laptop, I just have a crappy work one which can do f**k all.


  • #235
    sReq | uTeK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭sReq | uTeK


    It's a bit of a pain, but if you have a video out / hdmi lead on your desktop just bring it down and hook it up to the TV and watch it through there, I'm very lucky in the sense that I have a laptop in the sitting room permanently hooked to the TV.

    Actually, screw that lightbulb idea hopefully this helps, it's cheap can connect to your tv, it's a computer but youll stream away to your hearts content it's so slick looking too.

    http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/zotac_zbox_hd_ad01.png

    Speca
    2GB DDR2 667MHz RAM, a new 32GB SDD (3.0Gb/s and 220MB/s Transfer Rate). Windows 7 Ultimate, all essentials (such as Flash, Java, Silverlight) and XBMC.
    * Dual-Core AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325 running at 1.5GHz.
    * Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 GPU with ATI Avivo HD Technology.
    * 6 USB 2.0 Ports, VGA and HDMI with Full HD (1080p) and audio support.
    * One available 2.5" SATA Drive Bay and one DDR2-667MHz SO-DIMM slot.
    * Gigabit Ethernet (10\100\1000Mbps) and Wireless-N Ready.


  • #236
    Chardee MacDennis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,225 ✭✭✭Chardee MacDennis


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    If that is linux based, it wont have the latest version of flash to run GamePass.

    Sorry Corvus I meant desktop!


  • #237
    fisgon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,747 ✭✭✭fisgon


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    Phoole wrote: »
    The Giants - Cowboys game wont be blacked out. Its only the 2 Sunday night games that will be blacked out.

    Is this right? If so that's great. I thought tonight's game was on Sky, and therefore blacked out. Or is it only selected Sky games that receive the black out treatment? Great news if that is the case.


  • #238
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    sReq | uTeK wrote: »
    It's a bit of a pain, but if you have a video out / hdmi lead on your desktop just bring it down and hook it up to the TV and watch it through there

    I've thought about that, but I'd probably need a lead that's about 30 feet plus in length. How long do they go? Because I always assumed their length was limited.

    sReq | uTeK wrote: »
    http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/zotac_zbox_hd_ad01.png

    Speca
    2GB DDR2 667MHz RAM, a new 32GB SDD (3.0Gb/s and 220MB/s Transfer Rate). Windows 7 Ultimate, all essentials (such as Flash, Java, Silverlight) and XBMC.
    * Dual-Core AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325 running at 1.5GHz.
    * Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 GPU with ATI Avivo HD Technology.
    * 6 USB 2.0 Ports, VGA and HDMI with Full HD (1080p) and audio support.
    * One available 2.5" SATA Drive Bay and one DDR2-667MHz SO-DIMM slot.
    * Gigabit Ethernet (10\100\1000Mbps) and Wireless-N Ready.

    I goggled it and found nothing about pricing, do you have anything on pricing?


  • #239
    Chardee MacDennis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,225 ✭✭✭Chardee MacDennis


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    fisgon wrote: »
    Is this right? If so that's great. I thought tonight's game was on Sky, and therefore blacked out. Or is it only selected Sky games that receive the black out treatment? Great news if that is the case.

    fisgon it's exactly as quoted in your reply, only the two Sky games on Sunday are blacked out.


  • #240
    Phoole
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Phoole


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    Unfortunately I only can watch Gamepass on my Desktop which isn't ideal when I got friends around for a game.

    I have tried to get online using the PS3 to watch games on the big screen. I can log into my Gamepass account via the PS3 online, but the PS3 has a bullshít Adobe Flash update issue which doesn't allow me to watch games.

    So I'm Just wondering has anyone here encountered a similar problem & know anyway around it?

    This is what I did. Invest €400 on a bog standard dell desktop (with a HD output) and connect it to your tv via HMDI. HD NFL streaming straight to your living room!! My dell 620mt is stashed away in my cupboard in my living room with all my movies and other media onboard! And with an internet connection I can stream anything I want to. The best purchase I ever made.


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  • #241
    Red Crow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,139 ✭✭✭Red Crow


    Surely your laptop has a DVI output? You can just connect DVI to HDMI.


  • #242
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    No, was going to buy gamepass for the first time but not with blackouts, will use streams
    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    I don't have a decent laptop, I just have a crappy work one which can do f**k all.

    Have you tried it, you might be surprised at the quality is can output.

    I had an old laptop from 2006 with a busted screen. I turned it into a HTPC running Vista and XBMC on a 42'' sony bravia. Got myself a remote with a mouse pad thing on it and it works great. I use it to run NFL Gamepass/NBAtv/MLBtv and they all run smooth with great quality picture.
    Phoole wrote: »
    Can you PM me which VPN service you use? Do you know of a free one?!

    BlackVPN is what I use. I don't know about any free ones as I've never tried them. I doubt there would be one fast enough to run gamepass, but maybe someone else here knows one?


  • #243
    jack presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭jack presley


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    First year user of Gamepass here. I know there's the condensed game option but is there a highlights option of the games?

    Basically tomorrow morning when I get up I wouldn't mind watching a 5 minute or so highlight reel of the scoring plays, turnovers and other key plays.


  • #244
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Phoole wrote: »
    This is what I did. Invest €400 on a bog standard dell desktop (with a HD output) and connect it to your tv via HMDI. HD NFL streaming straight to your living room!! My dell 620mt is stashed away in my cupboard in my living room with all my movies and other media onboard! And with an internet connection I can stream anything I want to. The best purchase I ever made.

    Certainly worth looking into alright. Just out of interest, do any of you guys have the fluctuations in stream quality during games? Because my stream quality fluctuates with me all the time and I rarely get HD quality.

    Eli Manning wrote: »
    Surely your laptop has a DVI output? You can just connect DVI to HDMI.

    As I've said, it's a piece of shít work laptop on it's last legs. Which never really bothered me, since I nearly always use my Desktop for work stuff.


  • #245
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Oatesy23 wrote: »
    I had an old laptop from 2006 with a busted screen. I turned it into a HTPC running Vista and XBMC on a 42'' sony bravia. Got myself a remote with a mouse pad thing on it and it works great. I use it to run NFL Gamepass/NBAtv/MLBtv and they all run smooth with great quality picture.

    I haven't even turned on my work laptop in about 4-5 months, the screen alone appears to be of the verge of crashing. Unfortunately, I refused a new laptop last year and told my boss to save his money because I hate them. Of course this was well before I signed up for Gamepass and now need one :(.


  • #246
    Phoole
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Phoole


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    Certainly worth looking into alright. Just out of interest, do any of you guys have the fluctuations in stream quality during games? Because my stream quality fluctuates with me all the time and I rarely get HD quality.

    Sometimes the stream drops a little but its quite rare for me. I'm with UPC which is 25mb I think. The great thing about NFL game pass is that you can set the quality yourself. This year has gone up to 4500kbps.


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  • #247
    Chardee MacDennis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,225 ✭✭✭Chardee MacDennis


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    jack presley wrote: »
    First year user of Gamepass here. I know there's the condensed game option but is there a highlights option of the games?

    Basically tomorrow morning when I get up I wouldn't mind watching a 5 minute or so highlight reel of the scoring plays, turnovers and other key plays.

    NFL Network, thats all they'll be showing, all day, every 15 minutes...


  • #248
    Phoenix Park
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,643 ✭✭✭Phoenix Park


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    Gonna post this here in case any of you guys can help!

    Just got a new Nexus 7 tablet, one of the main things i use laptop/mobile phone for is watching Gamepass. Also use Flash sport streams to watch football online..
    This uses Flash. When i log in on the Nexus 7 and try to watch a game i am redirected to an Adobe Flash page telling me to upgrade to version 10.2, but (being a new android device i guess) there is a message along the top saying this is incompatible with the newer Androids..

    I have installed Firefox Beta on the Nexus 7, also Boat Browser, but each time i go into the NFL website and try to watch a game (with either of those browsers) i get the same message- download Adobe Flash Player 10.2 (which can't seem to be done!). I'm not overly keen on rooting the phone (a bit clueless) but others seem to be saying on here they have streamed games that use Flash without rooting.

    Any ideas greatly appreciated! Thanks

    EDIT: think i have it working now, phew!


  • #249
    counterlock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭counterlock


    No, was going to buy gamepass for the first time but not with blackouts, will use streams
    Hi,

    I was just wondering if there will be a post season package separetly, and if so will it be a 24 hour black out on games for people in the Republic of Ireland?

    Regards,
    [FONT=Candara, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Greetings -

    Specifics on blackouts and new features for fans in the UK and Republic of Ireland are still being finalized. Continue to check the site and the FAQs for the latest information. Updates are coming soon.

    Please let us know if you require additional assistance.

    Regards,

    NFL Game Pass Suppor    [/FONT]

    With 12 hours to go till kick off :confused:


  • #250
    Phoole
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Phoole


    counterlock wrote: »
    With 12 hours to go till kick off :confused:

    Jesus, they really are pushing the limits here. I guess once tonights game is over then its still 4 days from full ko.


  • #251
    WilcoOut
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭WilcoOut


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    http://www1.skysports.com/american-football/news/12118/8051071/NFL-on-Sky-Sports

    Confirmed games to be shown so far are:

    Week 1
    Wed 5 Sep Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants Midnight Sky Sports 1HD
    Sun 9 Sep Indianapolis Colts at Chicago Bears 5.30pm Sky Sports 2HD
    Sun 9 San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers 9.15pm Sky Sports 2HD

    Week 2
    Thur 13 Sep Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 1.00am Sky Sports 1HD
    Sun 16 Sep New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 5.30pm Sky Sports 3HD
    Sun 16 Sep Washington Redskins at St Louis Rams 9.15pm Sky Sports 3HD


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