Daily Bits for 6/29/10

In today’s Daily Bits, Hulu finally made official, PlayStation plus launches and a little something for you Lightcycle fans.

Hulu Plus coming to Xbox Live and PSN

It is finally official: Hulu has announced a partnership with both Xbox Live and PSN to bring Hulu Plus to the consoles. Hulu Plus is a $10 a month subscription service that gives you access to full seasons of series from many different networks instead of just the most recent episodes. The PSN version is due out in July sometime, while the Xbox Live one, which will only be available to Gold members and will have “added features” taking advantage of the live community (according to Microsoft) is due in 2011.

So I have already cut my ties with cable TV, and now I am wondering if Hulu Plus will convince others to do the same. Cable companies might have to actually get competitive to stay alive.

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PlayStation Plus is Live

For those of you who do not already know, PlayStation Plus, Sony’s answer to Xbox Live, is now available for PS3 owners. The new firmware update that just rolled out brought that added functionality, along with a PS3 Facebook app and a video editor among other things. PlayStation plus costs $18 for 3 months or $50 for a year (you get a bonus 3 months if you sign up now), and it includes added features like free Qore episodes, extended demos, free games that remain free as long as you have a subscription and the ability to set things to automatically download on the PS3.

I believe I have made my feelings about PlayStaion Plus very clear. I will not be paying for it.

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A Real Lightcycle?

Are you a major fan of Tron? Can you not wait for the new movie? Do you have $35,000 dollars lying around? If so, you can really show your love of the movie by purchasing a real life, street legal Lightcycle.

Parker Brothers Choppers of Melbourne, FL is creating 5 custom bikes based on the new Lightcyles. These babies will be sold on Ebay for $35,000, and they will include that neon glow that will make them seem just like the ones in the movie, crash inducing glowing wall emanating from the rear wheel not included.

While I in no way have this kind of money to spend and realistically would not buy one even if I did, I would be less than honest if I didn’t mention it would be a little tempting.

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