The offering of streaming services continues to grow. Photo: Shutterstock
Netflix’s surprise announcement about charging an extra for account sharing took its viewers by surprise. 4.5 million subscribers in Argentina, which did not hesitate to expose its discomfort through social networks. Therefore, the main beneficiaries are its competitors in the streaming entertainment segment, who offer cheaper plans: Amazon Prime Video, Disney +, HBO Max, Star +, Paramount + and Apple TV +.
The decision made by the American company to start charging an additional fee for sharing passwords has led many to rethink whether it’s worth keeping your subscription up to date. The truth is that for the same price as the Netflix Premium plan (with three more houses) it is possible to contract up to four services at the same time for watching movies, TV series and live sports.
As alternative options appear Amazon Prime Video, Disney +, HBO Max, Star +, Paramount + and Apple TV +. Each of the platforms is characterized by the offer original contentincluding several local productions, and with prices for all audiences.
In fact, several are promoted in the form of combos, such as the one composed by Disney + and Star + through Mercado Libre.
hbo max
HBO Max recently added West World Season 4 and several of the latest movie releases.
The digital streaming platform HBO It arrived in Argentina in mid-2021 to replace HBO GO. With a similar proposal, subscribers can enjoy the Unlimited access to original HBO programmingin addition to the latest major cinematic releases, such as Batman or Matrix Resurrections, exclusive documentaries and specials.
The service stands out for the high quality – technical and artistic – of the contents, such as the seasons of the main series produced by HBO and Warner Brothers. From the iconic The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire and Game of Thrones to the most recent versions Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, The Flight Attendant, Euphoria Big Little Lies and Succession.
In short, HBO Max offers a standard plan with 4K content, downloads, and up to three screens simultaneously $ 694.26 including tax ($ 399 credit).
Supreme +
Paramount + also has in its catalog the Mission Impossible film series and The Godfather trilogy, among some of the classics.
The streaming service managed by Streaming viacom CBS offers its users the possibility of accessing a varied and complete catalog without interrupting advertising. Its content includes the most iconic content from Paramount Television Studios, Showtime, CBS Studios and a large collection of films, series and reality shows.
The extensive content library includes series such as the all-new Halo, based on the popular action video game for Xbox and PC consoles, NCIS, Twin Peaks, The Good Wife, Everybody Hates Chris, Dexter, Ray Donovan, The Affair and City on a hill.
Users wishing to register for the first time will have a 7-day free trial period, after which they will have to pay $ 299 per month end. The service is also part of Flow’s content offering for the price of $ 337 per month for 1 year.
Amazon Prime video
All Amazon Prime Video content is compatible with 4K Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology displays.
Like it Disney Plus, HBO Max and Paramount +, The e-commerce giant’s movie and series platform has a trial period to take advantage of it on up to three devices at the same time.
Its catalog is more limited than that of its competitors, although it has several outstanding series among its original productions, such as Jack Ryan, all three seasons of The Boys, Super Natural, Modern Love and New Amsterdam; as well as local productions such as Sueño Bendito, the series by Diego Maradona, Porno y Helado and Losi, the repentant spy.
One of the latest innovations related to the service is the incorporation of the “group video” option which allows you to watch the content virtually and simultaneously with friends or family.
Unlike the cost of Netflix, those who want to contract Amazon Prime Video to view content on up to three devices at the same time must pay 560 final pesos per month.
Disney +
Disney + includes content from Marvel, Pixar, Satar Wars and more in its programming. Photo: AP
The streaming platform of the American entertainment giant The Walt Disney Company arrived in Argentina at the end of 2020 with a proposal that brings together, like no other, all the exclusive and original contents of Disney +, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. as well as local productions depending on the country.
With an interface similar to that of Netflix or Amazon, Disney Plus allows you to create up to 7 different profiles per subscription and each family member can save their preferences to see what they want, when they want, and even include a PIN code. Added to this is parental control and the possibility of being able to classify content by age.
via mobile devices, you can add up to 7 people in a “virtual room” where the film or series starts in sync between Disney + subscribers, offering the opportunity to enjoy it together and interact via emojis.
The Disney + catalog includes original series, films, shorts and documentaries from the platform, including the highly anticipated Obi Wan Kenobi series – which will arrive in a double chapter on May 27 -, and the classic Toy Story 4, Raya and the last dragon, Cruella and Lady and the Tramp, the live-action remake of the 1955 animated classic. Or Marvel super-productions like Wanda Vision, Loki, Falcon and The Winter Soldier, What If and the recent Moon Knight.
All content on the platform is in high definition, with up to 4K HDR playback and Dolby Atmos 7.1 audio, on the right devices.
Anyone looking to acquire Disney + can do so by paying monthly 385 pesos (final).
Star +
The Disney group’s series, film and sports platform has been operating in Argentina since 2021.
The Star + platform is a general entertainment and sports streaming service that arrived on August 31, 2021 in Latin America, complementary to but independent of the Disney + service in this region.
The service hosts the premiere of general entertainment television series and films from The Walt Disney Company’s content studios, including Disney Television Studios, FX, 20th Century Studios, Star Original Productions, National Geographic Original Productions, and more. .
From dramas to comedies (including all seasons of The Simpsons) to adult thrillers, Star + also offers exclusive original programming from the general entertainment brand.
Although the Star + differential is ESPN’s live sport, the most recognized brand for sports fans in the region; the delivery of Juan Martín Del Potro among the Star + specials in First Person; and the recent addition of Kun Agüero with his Watch Party on twitch, for the broadcasts of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
In case of contracting Star + and Disney + the price for both is $ 995 final or $ 1150 (final) with the StarzPlay add-on. Services can be paid for by credit card, debit card, Mercado Pago and also through third parties and local service providers. It is not mandatory to have a credit card.
AppleTV +
Apple TV, a streaming device to be managed from the iPhone or with its remote control. Image: apple.
The streaming service of the company that created the iPhone offers award-winning series, dramas, comedies, groundbreaking documentaries, children’s entertainment and more in Argentina.
New productions are added every month on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac or AirPlay devices. They can also be viewed on Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, Google Chromecast, Android TV, and Smart TV.
Keep in mind that no screen limitas the entry is done via the Apple ID, which is usually the same one used on the device to sync files with iCloud.
In terms of featured content, critically acclaimed Apple Originals series and films like Ted Lasso, See and Foundation, as well as blockbusters like Tom Hanks’ Finch.
Like most platforms, Apple Original Productions can be downloaded to devices for later viewing without connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Those who own PlayStation consoles (PS4 and PS5) can access a special offer of three months of free access to the service. To do this, you need to redeem the promotion from the main menu until July 22, 2022.
The Apple TV Plus monthly subscription costs $ 4.99 per month after a 7-day free trial. This is equivalent to the change from day to 1178 pesos (final).
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