Anyone tried out Ballstreams?

[Jameerthefear]

http://www.ballstreams.com/

it's like a streaming site that you pay for. the quality is better than LP. I could definitely scrap together 60 bucks for the whole NBA season. They have a preview on the site and it worked well for me too. No blackouts either. Only thing I'm worried about is if the NBA finds out and they shut it down. Apparently their current workaround is:
so apparently they operate out of the Netherlands and their workaround is that they aren't bound by NBA copyright in their jurisdiction.

[TheReturn]

The Netherlands represent :cheers:

[poido123]

Sounds good man, but I already forked out a heap of money for a broadband package here in OZ...

I'll have to settle for online bad quality streams :(

[jzek]

Just download all the games in full HD here - http://pastebin.com/u/kcplayoffs

I use this service - http://real-debrid.com/?id=567848 - to download at high speeds (10 Mbps for me) for only around $3/mo.

Only drawback is it's a few hours delay (or sometimes one day delay).

You can also download NFL games using the above service - http://pastebin.com/u/reborn4HD-nfl

There's also one for soccer (both MLS and Euro), MLB, NHL, WWE, and other sports so all-in-one for just $3/mo instead of just for basketball.

[Jameerthefear]

Just download all the games in full HD here - http://pastebin.com/u/kcplayoffs

I use this service - http://real-debrid.com/?id=567848 - to download at high speeds (10 Mbps for me) for only around $3/mo.

Only drawback is it's a few hours delay (or sometimes one day delay).
Heh. I can't stand downloading. I HAVE to watch it Live.

[jzek]

Heh. I can't stand downloading. I HAVE to watch it Live.

I know what you're saying. Come playoff time I need to watch Live too but for the regular season, meh.

[Jameerthefear]

anyone?

[nathanjizzle]

i think i will get this. i have pirated dishnetwork but they dont have the local channels to show bulls games and i hate watching the free stuff.

i bought a 1 day pass

[Meticode]

I will test this out for a week.

[Jameerthefear]

Alright thanks guys :cheers: I would try it out but money isn't easy to get for me. When the games come back on can you tell me how it works?

[I<3NBA]

how can they not be bound by NBA copyright?

[Jameerthefear]

how can they not be bound by NBA copyright?
posted above.

[pauk]

Whoa, good thing... just in time, was about to buy ILP.

[Jameerthefear]

Whoa, good thing... just in time, was about to buy ILP.
i'm not 100% sold yet. I guess you wouldn't be shut down since you don't live in the U.S. but for me i don't want to drop 60 for a season then be shut out y'know?s

[Meticode]

Here is their return policy. There's some posts below the page from the Admin as well...

http://www.ballstreams.com/support/categories/1/announcements/4091/Refund+Policy

...although you can't believe what they say someone asked if the site gets taken down do we get our refunds back and he said yes although it's a "silly concern".

[Jameerthefear]

How is the streaming, guys?

[Meticode]

How is the streaming, guys?
So far streaming the Wizards/Bulls game seemlessly at 3200kbps.

I seemingly had to add an IP exception for the IP was using. Otherwise you just get a constantly loading circle on the flash player. There's a decent help section to help with flash problems as well.

So far seems worth it. I paid for a week, so for anyone thinking of it of getting it, watch this thread and I'll post my results daily.

So far the the quality you can pick...

Auto
800kbps (SD)
3200kbps (HD)

...also there's a Game Chat right there on the screen too, but that is not working right now.

[Meticode]

To you give you an idea of the smoothness, the player functions very similar to 1080p on the YouTube players. The Bulls game is coming from Comcast Sportsnet, which I think is a local Chicago maybe? Stacy King was on the commentary panel at half time.

[Jameerthefear]

So would you say worth it?

[Meticode]

The Bulls game is super-wierd because they're playing in Rio, but the American commentators are in Chicago calling the game. :lol

[Meticode]

So would you say worth it?
So far watching the first half of the game? Yes. But I would wait at least 1 day to see how the other games stream.

[Jameerthefear]

So far watching the first half of the game? Yes. But I would wait at least 1 day to see how the other games stream.
Okay, cool. I'm probably going to buy the 6 month package then.

[nathanjizzle]

its good for me. as long as you have a descent computer it should be for you aswell. i dont know about buying a long term deal with them untill they give you a good enough reason that they wont get taken down by the nba. then again the other free sites that switched to .eu havent been taken down.

[Meticode]

I wonder how they're able to do this or how they set it up? All these HD streams and such.

[Meticode]

its good for me. as long as you have a descent computer it should be for you aswell. i dont know about buying a long term deal with them untill they give you a good enough reason that they wont get taken down by the nba. then again the other free sites that switched to .eu havent been taken down.
Well, on their return policy it states that if they were taken down they'd give full refunds. Not sure if it's true or not, but they do state that on the website itself. Also if you buy anything longer than 1 day you can get a full refund minus a 5-10% fee within 48 hours.

[Jameerthefear]

Well, on their return policy it states that if they were taken down they'd give full refunds. Not sure if it's true or not, but they do state that on the website itself. Also if you buy anything longer than 1 day you can get a full refund minus a 5-10% fee within 48 hours.
Does that return policy really hold any merit though?

[Meticode]

FYI when you stream live there's a button above the video that says "Flash Live" next to it is "Flash DVR" and you can literally click on that and watch the game from the beginning. It's basically real-time archive.

[Jameerthefear]

FYI when you stream live there's a button above the video that says "Flash Live" next to it is "Flash DVR" and you can literally click on that and watch the game from the beginning. It's basically real-time archive.
This shit sounds better than LP...

[Meticode]

Does that return policy really hold any merit though?
No, but at least they state something on their site. :confusedshrug:

Much better than someone on ISH just taking people's money and cutting the service off totally.

[nathanjizzle]

Does that return policy really hold any merit though?

i would take their word for it.

[Meticode]

This shit sounds better than LP...
The game has 5 minutes left in it and I clicked on Flash DVR and started it from the beginning of the game.

[Meticode]

Also you can pause the live stream while you're watching it and resume.

Also Wizard Dance team on the floor dancing to Brazilian music. :bowdown:

[Meticode]

Going to check out Knicks @ Celtics game after Bulls.

[Jameerthefear]

Is there a support email I can go to directly to ask them?

[baccano]

This shit sounds better than LP...

How is it better? LP (at least ILP) can pause (live games), start from the beginning, etc.

[Jameerthefear]

How is it better? LP (at least ILP) can pause (live games), start from the beginning, etc.
the quality is better and no blackouts

[Meticode]

Is there a support email I can go to directly to ask them?
No email. They have a public FAQ and a ticket submission. You can register an account for free without giving any information as far as a credit card is concerned.

When the Knicks @ Boston game came on it was streaming from NBA LP, then it cut off on LP becuase it says the game is blacked out, then whatever source it's coming from says "GameSearch Found, your game was found on channel 627-1" and they switched it to that channel.

[Meticode]

How is it better? LP (at least ILP) can pause (live games), start from the beginning, etc.
Well there's an example right now. The Knicks @ Celtics game is blacked out on LP apparently at this very moment. But I'ms streaming it in full HD quality of this site from the MSG local New York channel.

[Uncle Drew]

So they are based in the Netherlands, yet the only way to pay is either Visa- or MasterCard. I don't have a damn Credit Card.

[Jameerthefear]

So they are based in the Netherlands, yet the only way to pay is either Visa- or MasterCard. I don't have a damn Credit Card.
you can request for them to let you pay with Paypal. Or just buy a Visa gift card

[baccano]

the quality is better and no blackouts

The blackout thing is US only I believe, so it's definitely better there.

Quality wise, I have a hard time believing their numbers, at best they should be equal to LP (but maybe for technical reasons, LP limits slightly the quality stream, nevertheless they're both great 720p).

So yeah, I'm not sold and you always the risk of shutdown.

[Meticode]

So they are based in the Netherlands, yet the only way to pay is either Visa- or MasterCard. I don't have a damn Credit Card.
Aye, Walmart Visa Debit.

[Andrew Wiggins]

i paid for 3 months of this shit and the streaming quality is good but they dont have the bucks, timberwolves, or nets games... wtf is that

[Jameerthefear]

i paid for 3 months of this shit and the streaming quality is good but they dont have the bucks, timberwolves, or nets games... wtf is that
those aren't airing on tv at all. you can find a few low quality streams tho (i have some links)

[Andrew Wiggins]

those aren't airing on tv at all. you can find a few low quality streams tho (i have some links)
but if theres low quality streams, that means its televised somewhere

[Jameerthefear]

but if theres low quality streams, that means its televised somewhere
idk. from what i hear it's not on LP either.

[Meticode]

I talked to the site Admin last night (billy) in their webchat. Those games not streaming for those teams will stream during the regular season...

Also to give you an idea of the site. They've been doing hockeystream.com the same exact way for 6 years and haven't had any issues with the site being taken down.

[Jameerthefear]

Thanks for the info again Meticode. I'm trying to convince my parents to buy it for me now :lol

[Sakkreth]

Probably getting it when season starts.

[NumberSix]

Sounds good man, but I already forked out a heap of money for a broadband package here in OZ...

I'll have to settle for online bad quality streams :(
Yeah, I bet "ball streams" sounds REALLY good to you.

#p

[pauk]

Thanks Meti, seems only good, i am gona try it for a week first.

[Kujo]

I love the fact that they support XBMC. Awesome. I'll test out the site before making a full commitment.

[Meticode]

Thanks Meti, seems only good, i am gona try it for a week first.
So far everything has worked for me, except for the game chat. Which I don't really care about. Other than that the actual stream and DVR work. I was also able to stream through VLC, but it was choppy for me because my crappy laptop can't handle the resources VLC uses when streaming/decoding.

I'm testing it out for a week. So far all 4 streams last night fully worked on SD and HD quality. All the archives were real-time pretty much so I could go back and watch the beginning of the game when it was 5 minutes into the game already.

[iDunk]

SHIT

I wish I could've discovered this site before I spent 200$+ on LP. The streaming is better, plus its waaay cheaper.

[Meticode]

SHIT

I wish I could've discovered this site before I spent 200$+ on LP. The streaming is better, plus its waaay cheaper.
LP doesn't allow any refunds at all?

[Jameerthefear]

I have 16 days to earn $60 :lol

[HomieWeMajor]

I have 16 days to earn $60 :lol
Cuckolding ?
Being a black guy in Alabama that's a good money maker

[Meticode]

I have 16 days to earn $60 :lol
Do you have access to a car?

[Jameerthefear]

Cuckolding ?
Being a black guy in Alabama that's a good money maker
that would be illegal :roll:

Do you have access to a car?
Yeah but I only have my learner's permit.

[Meticode]

that would be illegal :roll:

Yeah but I only have my learner's permit.

Too bad, you'd could look on Craig's List for people looking for 1 days work, etc.

[Levity]

They allow you to stream off a ps3 or roku?

Im sold. ill let you guys know my opinion of it in a bit.

[Meticode]

They allow you to stream off a ps3 or roku?

Im sold. ill let you guys know my opinion of it in a bit.
FYI no streams today. The games today are not being televised locally or on TV, you can only possibly watch them on LP without sound/commentators. I asked the Admins about this and they told me during the regular season this wouldn't be an issue since all games are televised, it's just that some pre-season games aren't available.

[Meticode]

i paid for 3 months of this shit and the streaming quality is good but they dont have the bucks, timberwolves, or nets games... wtf is that
I asked about this, it's because it's pre-season and not all games are fully televised. It won't be an issue during the regular-season.

[Meticode]

I chatted with the Admin and here's the chat...


General help for HockeyStreams and BallStreams, If no one replies, please submit a support ticket.

3:13pmbs_Meticode
No streams on NBA today?
3:13pmbilly
none are televised
3:13pmbs_Meticode
I'm guess it depends on local media since it's pre-season?
3:13pmbilly
yep
3:14pmsteve-0
a lot of times if a channel has it, its only in local market a lot of the time
3:15pmbilly
but tonight, even the local channels dont have it
3:15pmbs_Meticode
I'm guessing that probably means LP doesn't even have it
3:16pmbilly
LP may have a very poor scoreboard feed
3:16pmsteve-0
bs_Meticode might have some but
3:16pmbilly
with no announcers
3:19pmbs_Meticode
Are those types of games more likely to be streamed during the regular season without issues?
3:19pmbilly
yea
3:19pmbilly
there's always going to be a feed during the regular season
3:31pmbs_Meticode
How do you have access to streams like this? It would seem like you'd need a lot of man power for it I'm just curious how you would stream 10+ games a night from different locations.
3:31pmbilly
there is a lot of man power
3:32pmbs_Meticode
And you've been doing Hockey like this for years without any issues?
3:33pmbilly
yep
3:36pmbs_Meticode
Can you explain do me how freezing the account works exactly?
3:37pmbilly
say you're subscribed through next october
3:37pmbilly
but there's no basketball on between june and september, you can freeze your account for those months so that time doesn't tick away
3:38pmbs_Meticode
It's freezing and unfreezing unlimited?
3:38pmbilly
it's limited in the sense that once you freeze it, you cant unfreeze it until the time you set comes
3:38pmbilly
but you can freeze/refreeze as many times as you want as soon as it unfreezes
3:39pmbs_Meticode
So technically couldn't you just buy maybe a 3-month pass, then only watch the 82 games your favorite team plays and keep freezing/unfreezing for the days they play and the days they're off
3:39pmbilly
nope
3:39pmbilly
the minimum freeze time is 1 week
3:39pmbilly
maximum is 3 months
3:39pmbilly
(at a time)
3:40pmbilly
so you'd miss a couple games a week if you were to do that
3:41pmbs_Meticode
Understandable...how long does your year last? Say I buy 1 full year, and at the end of the regular season in April I freeze my account until Say late October of 2014, can I still use it through next season?
3:41pmbilly
the memberships are 100% time based
3:41pmbilly
so 1 year, is a full 12 months
3:41pmbilly
then you can extend it a bit by freezing your account here and there
3:42pmbs_Meticode
But you can't go past the 1 year mark of the subscription correct
3:42pmbilly
sure you can
3:42pmbs_Meticode
Ahhh okay
3:42pmbs_Meticode
So tehcnically what I said can be done?
3:42pmbilly
not in that micro of a sense, but yes
3:43pmbilly
if your team were to play on the same day every week, that could work
3:44pmbs_Meticode
Well no, I meant the second thing I mentioned. That I buy 1 year today, then in April I freeze it which would leave me another 5-6 months left, can i unfreeze it for October of 2014
3:44pmbilly
yep
3:44pmbilly
you'd have to refreeze it re-activates
3:44pmbilly
since the maximum freeze time is 3 months at a time
3:45pmbs_Meticode
so at the 3 month mark just refreeze it again and that's totally fine?
3:45pmbilly
yup
bs_Meticode

[Meticode]

If this week works out fine I'll probably be getting the 6 month deal on Oct 29 or 30th when the Cavs first game is and that'll last through until end of April, if the Cavs make the playoffs I'll get the 1 more deal afterwards probably. Which will last from late April until end of May. By that time those NBA playoff games Conference Finals or Finals will be national TV ABC I think.

[abuC]

Are the TNT/ESPN games streamed as well? I'm going to be out of the country and would like to catch those, which LP doesn't offer.

[Meticode]

Are the TNT/ESPN games streamed as well? I'm going to be out of the country and would like to catch those, which LP doesn't offer.
From speaking with the Admin, he told me every single regular season game will be streamed and playoffs. Some of the pre-season games aren't streamed just because they're pre-season and they aren't televised.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Too busy (lazy) to read all the pages. Yea or nay?

[Jameerthefear]

Too busy (lazy) to read all the pages. Yea or nay?
Yea according to meticode's experiences so far.

[LakersDaBEst]

Meticode is it possible for you to provide us some screen shots of the games?

[Meticode]

Meticode is it possible for you to provide us some screen shots of the games?
I'll see what I can do.

[Jameerthefear]

Meticode is it possible for you to provide us some screen shots of the games?
there's also a test/preview stream on the site

[Meticode]

Here's a couple screenshots. FYI I'm on my laptop, resolution is 1366x768...

Edit: Photobucket resized them. One sec...

[Meticode]

Screenshots...

Webscreen: http://oi43.tinypic.com/15yhehg.jpg
Fullscreen: http://oi41.tinypic.com/2gx20kw.jpg

[Jameerthefear]

looks really good.

[nathanjizzle]

im buying a full season.

[Levity]

i signed up and checked out a couple of the on demand games on my roku

quality was just like i was watching it on an hd cable box. much better than the quality of games i watched on my roku from LP last season.

[Meticode]

im buying a full season.
Read my chat log before you do.

[abuC]

From speaking with the Admin, he told me every single regular season game will be streamed and playoffs. Some of the pre-season games aren't streamed just because they're pre-season and they aren't televised.
:cheers:

Very cool, I'll probably do the 6 months on November 1st.

[imdaman99]

NICE! Whats the Roku app? I got one of those :D

If people like it, I will also purchase 6 months on November 1st :rockon:

Although I pray it doesn't end up like Bladers... lost $6 lol

[Levity]

NICE! Whats the Roku app? I got one of those :D

If people like it, I will also purchase 6 months on November 1st :rockon:

Although I pray it doesn't end up like Bladers... lost $6 lol

theres a link on their website that takes you to the download of their app on the roku site. the app works great.

[It's A VC3!!!]

The game has 5 minutes left in it and I clicked on Flash DVR and started it from the beginning of the game.
Can you re-watch the game at a later time? I like re-watching certain Nets games and from you're statement it seems like you can only re-watch games by clicking on some button ONLY before the game is about to finish.

[It's A VC3!!!]

Screenshots...

Webscreen: http://oi43.tinypic.com/15yhehg.jpg
Fullscreen: http://oi41.tinypic.com/2gx20kw.jpg
Wow..That looks really good. Even though I have a TV in my room, I still want to get this streaming service because I like watching on my laptop as well.

[Jameerthefear]

Can you re-watch the game at a later time? I like re-watching certain Nets games and from you're statement it seems like you can only re-watch games by clicking on some button ONLY before the game is about to finish.
Yes I'm pretty sure they have an archive of all the games.

[Meticode]

Can you re-watch the game at a later time? I like re-watching certain Nets games and from you're statement it seems like you can only re-watch games by clicking on some button ONLY before the game is about to finish.
I know they just started doing this a few months ago. And when asked about archiving they said any game they'd stream will be 100% archived. You can also watch it sped up or edited and also when looking at the Cavs they had archived games that went back to late March of 2013.

[Meticode]

Can you re-watch the game at a later time? I like re-watching certain Nets games and from you're statement it seems like you can only re-watch games by clicking on some button ONLY before the game is about to finish.
You can watch the game from the beginning in the archive 5 mins after the game just started, or you can watch the full game after it's finished.

[It's A VC3!!!]

You can watch the game from the beginning in the archive 5 mins after the game just started, or you can watch the full game after it's finished.
very nice. i'm definitely going to get it then. i might even get it right now just to re-watch nets first preseason game.

[InfiniteBaskets]

Jameer, did you post the url in the OP using their 'referral program' thing? I'm not sure if you actually have to buy an account first in order to get credit, it seems like you do.

But in the event you do, I'd be fine with clicking a referral link from you. It's $2 for every full year someone buys it with your link.

http://www.ballstreams.com/referral_program

If not, I'll click one from Meticode since he's also put in a lot of work with the screenshots and all. I probably won't buy until November 1.

[Jameerthefear]

Jameer, did you post the url in the OP using their 'referral program' thing? I'm not sure if you actually have to buy an account first in order to get credit, it seems like you do.

But in the event you do, I'd be fine with clicking a referral link from you. It's $2 for every full year someone buys it with your link.

http://www.ballstreams.com/referral_program

If not, I'll click one from Meticode since he's also put in a lot of work with the screenshots and all. I probably won't buy until November 1.
didn't even know they had a referral program. Thanks for the heads up :cheers:
Here's my link if anyone cares to use it: http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072
Meticode probably deserves it more though so I advise you use his if he posts it.

[abuC]

Post your link Meticode, I'll use you for referral.

[Meticode]

I'd appreciate it if anyone signed up you used me as a referral: http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1037

[abuC]

I'd appreciate it if anyone signed up you used me as a referral: http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1037


Good looking out, I'll use your ref when I sign up around Nov 1.

[rustycage]

Good looking out, I'll use your ref when I sign up around Nov 1.

Same here :cheers:

[nathanjizzle]

I'd appreciate it if anyone signed up you used me as a referral: http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1037

way to highjack ops thread. hes the one that found the website.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

way to highjack ops thread. hes the one that found the website.

The thread you clearly haven't read :oldlol:


Here's my link if anyone cares to use it: http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072
Meticode probably deserves it more though so I advise you use his if he posts it.

[nathanjizzle]

The thread you clearly haven't read :oldlol:

i actually did read it:facepalm what i got from it was that jemeer was the one that gave us the site, and hes the one that needs the referrals while meticode has the money to buy himself a subscription yet hes asking for everyone to refer even after jameer posted his own refer link. thats a hijack.

[VIntageNOvel]

way to highjack ops thread. hes the one that found the website.

hijack seems a little harsh but agree looks like jameer need it more,

he should edit the first post to his own reffera, and maybe list melticode refferal second

[Droid101]

I will definitely try out a day pass to see how it looks over here. I'm excited.

[Levity]

I bought a year the other day.

a quick little review:

all the games have been HD quality. Load times have quick. When fast forwarding through commercials, it only takes about 15 seconds (at worst) to load.

The on demand feature is great. i can go back to games from june, and all of summer league and preseason. the "condensed" game option doesnt seem to work. but thats something that may change during the regular season.

Ballstreams seems to be becoming more and more popular. hopefully the nba doesnt win the war against them.

[Meticode]

I will definitely try out a day pass to see how it looks over here. I'm excited.
Do a week IMO. Barely double the price more and you get 7 days. 1 day isn't sufficient especially during regular season when some games aren't even streamed because they aren't televised.

[Meticode]

i actually did read it:facepalm what i got from it was that jemeer was the one that gave us the site, and hes the one that needs the referrals while meticode has the money to buy himself a subscription yet hes asking for everyone to refer even after jameer posted his own refer link. thats a hijack.
To be completely honest. I didn't even think of that. I kept thinking you already had to purchase a subscription to get people to refer to you, but I forgot you can get a free account registered without buying anything. FYI Jameer is the one that said that people should used me as a referral since I tested it out for people. I didn't bring it up first, he did.

In any case... HIJACK was pretty f*cking harsh though. Makes me feel bad you think that way...

USE JAMEER AS A REFERRAL, HIS LINK IS : http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072

[Jameerthefear]

Thanks to the people who used my referral link!

[nathanjizzle]

Thanks to the people who used my referral link!

i bought a 6 month package. i forgot to use your referral link. i just messaged them to give you credit for it. thanks for the find anyway its doing wonders for me.

[Jameerthefear]

i bought a 6 month package. i forgot to use your referral link. i just messaged them to give you credit for it. thanks for the find anyway its doing wonders for me.
no problem and thank you :cheers:

[therammingman]

is this illegal?

[boozehound]

is this illegal?
It has to be. Seems sketchy to be paying for an illegal service.

[Jameerthefear]

It has to be. Seems sketchy to be paying for an illegal service.
true, but the part where you buy it is safe or you can just use paypal.

[therammingman]

true, but the part where you buy it is safe or you can just use paypal.

What do you mean

[Meticode]

When I purchase between now and Tuesday I'll be using your referral Jameer.

[Bobcats2013]

I'll use your ref Jameer after my Directv free trial. Gotta watch my Bobcats somehow.

So all I have to do is contact them to use paypal right?

[SourPatchKids]

l0l

[SourPatchKids]

do they have college ball?

[Jameerthefear]

do they have college ball?
i don't think so. why did jeff ban you? (i guess you can't answer that though...)
and thanks meticode :D

[Jameerthefear]

What do you mean
you can use paypal if you're not comfortable putting your debit card

[inclinerator]

reported to the nba

[Meticode]

is this illegal?
Apparently copyrights don't touch them because their severs are located in the Netherlands. They've been doing this for about 6 years with the NHL and haven't had any issues whatsoever. So they expanded to the NBA.

[Shade8780]

Should I buy the 6 month package or the 1 year package?

[SyRyanYang]

Why buy a year? wait till the jan,2014 and buy 6 months.

[Ken_Masters]

My cable company wants $59.99 a month for a basic package, plus the cost of NBA league pass. Screw it, i'm gonna try Ballstreams and see how it goes.

[Shade8780]

Webchat I had...


7:45pmbs_937
Thanks, btw is there a chance of this website shutting down during the season due to copyright issues? Be honest
7:45pmbilly
we have had hockeystreams since 2008
7:45pmbilly
we aren't actually breaking any laws in our country

I'm gonna beg my parents to let me buy this lol. Thanks Jameer :cheers:

[Shade8780]

Why buy a year? wait till the jan,2014 and buy 6 months.
Just saw Meticode's post there. You can freeze it after the Finals and then unfreeze it when the 2014-15 regular season starts and you'd get it until January or February.

[Ken_Masters]

Can you pay for this with paypal?

[Uncle Drew]

Can you pay for this with paypal?
Yes. Go to ''submit a ticket'' and ask for it. Then they will add an option to pay with paypal.

[Ken_Masters]

Yes. Try ''submit a ticket'' and ask for it.

Excellent. I'm signing up

[nathanjizzle]

its a really good service. as long as you have a descent computer to run the HQ stream.

i use a 32" tv as my monitor :pimp:

[Suckafree]

its a really good service. as long as you have a descent computer to run the HQ stream.

i use a 32" tv as my monitor :pimp:

When you say a "Decent" computer.....

My primary machine is a macbook pro, I can hook it up to a monitor though. Would that be able to run ballstreams smoothly?

[Shade8780]

When you say a "Decent" computer.....

My primary machine is a macbook pro, I can hook it up to a monitor though. Would that be able to run ballstreams smoothly?
I have a feeling you're just trying to boast :oldlol: OBVIOUSLY!

[Suckafree]

I have a feeling you're just trying to boast :oldlol: OBVIOUSLY!

Nahh not at all..... All my friends are windows master race kinda guys so naturally I feel like my little ass laptop is inferior to their rigs haha

Cool, probably gonna buy a 1 month sub today and see how it goes. Definitely looks promising though

[Element]

For some reason it wont let me pay with paypal even though I selected the option, the "continue" button is unclickable

[KobesFinger]

Its crystal clear. I'm watching the Pacers feed of the Pacers-Magic game and I could see tiddies jiggling in the background as they focused on Scola.

It's a lil choppy atm though

[Jameerthefear]

if you guys don't mind could you use my link:
http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072
trying to get enough referrals to offset the cost.

[KobesFinger]

if you guys don't mind could you use my link:
http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072
trying to get enough referrals to offset the cost.

My bad 'meer, I clicked on the link in the OP thinking I could just quote your code in the sign-up process

[Levity]

Should I buy the 6 month package or the 1 year package?

buy a year. its not that much money at all. i mean, yea you could do the 6 months or whatever and keep freezing it. but having access to every game next summer when theres no basketball is pretty great to have.

[Meticode]

I would recommend the 6 months. The 6 months will last you until the playoffs, then the playoffs are put on ESPN/ABC anyway.

Also a new feature, they didn't let you do this during the pre-season but you can choose if you want to stream from the visiting team or the home team as well broadcasts.

[Jameerthefear]

My bad 'meer, I clicked on the link in the OP thinking I could just quote your code in the sign-up process
if you contact them and link 'em to this thread they'll give me credit. if you don't mind of course.

[nathanjizzle]

My bad 'meer, I clicked on the link in the OP thinking I could just quote your code in the sign-up process

open a support ticket and tell them to give the credit to his ref number, thats what i did.

[nathanjizzle]

When you say a "Decent" computer.....

My primary machine is a macbook pro, I can hook it up to a monitor though. Would that be able to run ballstreams smoothly?

i dont know, if you dont have a problem playing hd videos on youtube then you shouldnt have a problem with the hq stream. tryout the "preview" on their website to see how your comp will perform.

[Chrono90]

Is it safe to give this site your cc info?? This doesn't look like a big company. Anyone did this for years and nothing ever happened???

[Meticode]

Is it safe to give this site your cc info?? This doesn't look like a big company. Anyone did this for years and nothing ever happened???
They've been doing the NHL like this for 6 years. I gave them my info 2 weeks ago. No issues.

[Jameerthefear]

Is it safe to give this site your cc info?? This doesn't look like a big company. Anyone did this for years and nothing ever happened???
Just use Paypal if you're nervous.

[KobesFinger]

open a support ticket and tell them to give the credit to his ref number, thats what i did.

I did that, they just replied saying they'll credit him

[Jameerthefear]

I did that, they just replied saying they'll credit him
thanks, they did :cheers:

[KobesFinger]

thanks, they did :cheers:

No problem, the stream quality is better than when I was staying up late to watch games in HD on TV.

[Meticode]

thanks, they did :cheers:
Just made a ticket as well to give you credit.

[KobesFinger]

Are we all watching Bulls-Heat here except Jameer?

[Jameerthefear]

Are we all watching Bulls-Heat here except Jameer?
Watching both :lol

[Uncle Drew]

I've bought a one day stream, just to test it out. Quality looks even better than I expected. Watching Inside the NBA on demand as we speak. I'll probably get the full year deal in the new few days, this is sick.

[7_cody]

What are your guys' internet speed?

I got 14 MBPS download speed on speedtest.net, but when I watch high quality games on ballstream.com then I get the occasional pause and load, which irritates the crap out of me, so I end up watching it in low quality so that I don't have any pausing or loading going on

How much speed am I going to need for high quality viewing? Do I need to upgrade to 30 MBPS?

[7_cody]

Just in case this helps anyone

I was previously signed up for 15 MBPS, which is really 14 MBPS via my router when I am using the WIFI for my connection

I just upgraded to 30 MBPS, which now translates to about 26 MBPS via my router and I can now stream videos in high quality with no pauses at all - in fact, if I fast forward 30 mins etc, it loads instantly, and everything works perfectly

So 14 MBPS not quite enough for high quality without pauses, and 26 MBPS is enough if not too much

As for the site so far, the video quality is good and the games have been available so far - I can't vouch for how quickly they upload condensed games or highlights yet, however, and I do not think you can watch multiple games at once, so that is a bummer - but its cheap and the quality is great, and seems to be reliable

[Jameerthefear]

Just made a ticket as well to give you credit.
Thanks :cheers:

[Droid101]

Apparently you need an invite now?

Anyone have one? PM me if you can.

[Jameerthefear]

I think my referral link still works guys. I almost have enough for a 3 month pass. Just like $2 more...

[Rose]

60 bucks...I might go for it. maybe.

[Jameerthefear]

I think my referral link still works guys :D http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072

[Rose]

I think my referral link still works guys :D http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072
You tried streaming it through your 360 yet?

[niko]

As soon as they get enough people they are going to close out, keep your money, and make a new service called ballsystreams and start over.

[Jameerthefear]

You tried streaming it through your 360 yet?
I don't have it :lol

As soon as they get enough people they are going to close out, keep your money, and make a new service called ballsystreams and start over.
they have been running one for hockey for like 5 years now. if i get one or 2 more referrals it will be free for me...

[nathanjizzle]

I think my referral link still works guys :D http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072

what kind of credit do you actually get for someone making a 60 dollar donation with your referral?

[Jameerthefear]

what kind of credit do you actually get for someone making a 60 dollar donation with your referral?
A dollar I think

[Rose]

I don't have it :lol
Damn.

[Jameerthefear]

Damn.
nathanjizzle does though. you can ask him. or countless other people that bought it in this thread...

[Rose]

nathanjizzle does though. you can ask him. or countless other people that bought it in this thread...
I don't think he has a 360.
Nor do I believe Meticode does. I know he thought about it, but I think he chose the admirable thing to do of spending more time with his daughter.

[Droid101]

I think my referral link still works guys :D http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072
Jameer, your link won't allow me to create an account. It sends me to a page telling me to tell you to go to this link and invite me:

ballstreams.com/account/invite

If it needs an email, PM me so I can provide one.

Thanks doe.

[Meticode]

I don't think he has a 360.
Nor do I believe Meticode does. I know he thought about it, but I think he chose the admirable thing to do of spending more time with his daughter.
No, I just stream it through my crappy laptop through IE10. I can't use VLC because it lags way too much. I'm sure if you had a better computer than I do (which mine is a old HP single core) you can run it just fine.

The quality has been good via the website through. Only issue I have sometimes is it has to buffer like 5-10 times in a row for 1-2 minutes, but it may be because I have a 30 connection.

[Meticode]

As soon as they get enough people they are going to close out, keep your money, and make a new service called ballsystreams and start over.
Do you think so? They've been doing the NHL the same exact way for 6+ years without any shut downs.

[lebron06]

Can i also get a invite

[Meticode]

Can i also get a invite
You don't get an invite...you register and use people has referrals. You have to pay for the service.

[Jameerthefear]

Can i also get a invite
Gonna have to ask meticode. Sadly since I'm not premium I can't give out invites (I'm soooo close to 3 month membership though :cry:)

[Jameerthefear]

You don't get an invite...you register and use people has referrals. You have to pay for the service.
http://www5.ballstreams.com/support/categories/1/announcements/4809/Public+Registration+Closed

[Meticode]

http://www5.ballstreams.com/support/categories/1/announcements/4809/Public+Registration+Closed
Oh hell. Thanks Jameer for directing me to the site then. :oldlol:

[PistonsFan#21]

You don't get an invite...you register and use people has referrals. You have to pay for the service.

Apparently you need to get an invite now to be able to register and pay. They dont let anyone sign up without that invite. If you could PM me with an invite i would appreciate it :cheers:

[Jameerthefear]

sucks that non-premium members can't send invites. i'm literally less than 2 dollars away.

[Droid101]

Oh hell. Thanks Jameer for directing me to the site then. :oldlol:
Were you premium? If so you should be able to send out invites.

[beastmode]

PM and rep me, if you want an invite

[pauk]

Money WELL spent! :bowdown:

[Jameerthefear]

yo i can invite people now too.

[Meticode]

Money WELL spent! :bowdown:
So far I love it. Minus all the Cavaliers losses.

[Droid101]

yo i can invite people now too.
GIMMIE! PM bro.

[Jameerthefear]

did they disable invites too?

[Levity]

i haven't watched any of the condensed games since preseason. but the ones that i did watch during then, were condensed in an odd way. some points of the game were literally sped up, and other times it they suddenly flashed to later points in the quarter

however, one condensed game i watched (lakers vs gsw in china) they condensed it by just eliminating all commercials but not skipping any game time. (really enjoyed it this way)

so for those who watch the condensed games during the reg season, are they more similar to the former or latter?

[Meticode]

i haven't watched any of the condensed games since preseason. but the ones that i did watch during then, were condensed in an odd way. some points of the game were literally sped up, and other times it they suddenly flashed to later points in the quarter

however, one condensed game i watched (lakers vs gsw in china) they condensed it by just eliminating all commercials but not skipping any game time. (really enjoyed it this way)

so for those who watch the condensed games during the reg season, are they more similar to the former or latter?

8:51pm <bs_Meticode> Do the Condensed games actually work? Whenever I click on any game it says "Highlights aren't available."


8:52pm <billy> theyre having issues


8:52pm <bs_Meticode> kk

[Levity]

8:51pm <bs_Meticode> Do the Condensed games actually work? Whenever I click on any game it says "Highlights aren't available."


8:52pm <billy> theyre having issues


8:52pm <bs_Meticode> kk

muchas gracias

[NDaATL]

Can someone please PM me an invite? I'm ready to sign.

[TwolvesFan25]

Can someone please PM me an invite? I'm ready to sign.

http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/5457

Invites are currently DISABLED. Go to the link above and submit your email to get notified when you can sign up. It's basically a pending invite, when they are ready to reopen the invites again.

Anyone can use the link I posted. :lol

[IGOTGAME]

http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/5457

Invites are currently DISABLED. Go to the link above and submit your email to get notified when you can sign up. It's basically a pending invite, when they are ready to reopen the invites again.

Anyone can use the link I posted. :lol
What kind of link is this? You fishing for account info or something?

[TheMarkMadsen]

i'm about to buy this is it worth it?

[IGOTGAME]

i'm about to buy this is it worth it?
100% worth it. If you have a roku player there is an app too. Much better than lg pass. Not bc it's cheaper(that is a bonus)...it's just a better product.

[SpanishACB]

do people get anything for inviting someone that ends up buying the service?

because I wanna buy it but I need an invite...

[IGOTGAME]

do people get anything for inviting someone that ends up buying the service?

because I wanna buy it but I need an invite...
Idk...but I ll send you one if I can find it.

[nathanjizzle]

ballstreams is exclusive :bowdown: i feel so special.

[KungFuJoe]

Ballstreams rules. ****ING RULES!!

Holy crap I am impressed. Quality is awesome, even on my iPhone/iPad.

I asked for an invite via their form, and got in within an hour.

I bought one day to watch a recent Rockets game and I was just astounded. I ended up buying a full year.

Support is great, too. Had some issues with my profile and opened a support ticket...someone has been replying to me pretty much at all hours.

If you like watching a bunch of games and don't mind spending a bit of money (90 bucks for an entire year) then do it.

[hahaitme]

Sorry to bump, but anyone got an invite for me?

[Jameerthefear]

Invites are disabled atm

[hahaitme]

Damn, I sent an invite request on their reg page too.

I refuse to pay that ridiculous price for a league pass, hopefully Ballstreams opens back up soon

[kamil]

Sounds good man, but I already forked out a heap of money for a broadband package here in OZ...

I'll have to settle for online bad quality streams :(

Doesnt Australia have some of the worst internet speeds in the world?

[hahaitme]

Doesnt Australia have some of the worst internet speeds in the world?

I wouldn't say the speed is terrible. I'm on 100mbit cable, not as fast as other countries but I never have problems with HD streams, TV shows still download in minutes.
It's more the bandwidth that's ****ed up, $80-90/month for 200gb, jumps up to over 100 for 500gb

[mr.big35]

Firstrow sports is for me.

[kamil]

I wouldn't say the speed is terrible. I'm on 100mbit cable, not as fast as other countries but I never have problems with HD streams, TV shows still download in minutes.
It's more the bandwidth that's ****ed up, $80-90/month for 200gb, jumps up to over 100 for 500gb

Thats insane... bandwidth doesnt have any actual cost. It's like saying there's a cost to transfer data between your computer's hard drive and a usb stick. The only cost is keeping the equipment on.

[El Gato Negro]

im a ballstreams user never had any problems.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Ballstreams that sht i like.........way better than LP

[oarabbus]

Has anyone used ballstreams on their Xbox? How is it?

[J Shuttlesworth]

ballstreams owns. I don't like the android app, but I use it on firefox on my phone. Use it at home on my PC every day too

[Draz]

I'll buy the service but the registration is disabled. There's an app for this shit too?

[Jameerthefear]

bump.
my membership bout to run out :(
i need some more referrals... http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072

[YouGotServed]

Only reason I didn't get it is because I thought the site would be taken down by now.

Only 60$? Playoffs too? If so I'm willing to get ballstreams for sure.

[oarabbus]

So does this **** really work on PC, iPhone, AND Xbox?

Also price rose to 90 bucks for a year :(



bump.
my membership bout to run out :(
i need some more referrals... http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072


When I click on your link it just brings me to their main page. Doesn't show that it's being referred through you.

[Levity]

So does this **** really work on PC, iPhone, AND Xbox?

.

yeah it works great on pc's(superb quality) and iphones. Never tried it with an xbox, but with a roku, its fantastic.

[oarabbus]

yeah it works great on pc's(superb quality) and iphones. Never tried it with an xbox, but with a roku, its fantastic.

:cheers:

Thanks man that's all I needed to know. Getting this ASAP.

[Jameerthefear]

BUmp. I need a couple more referrals guys :(

[Shade8780]

bump.
my membership bout to run out :(
i need some more referrals... http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxguxA2hLp0

[hahaitme]

How many referrals do you need to get started?
Also - anyone tried sharing accounts? Me and a friend wanna go halves.

[Jameerthefear]

How many referrals do you need to get started?
Also - anyone tried sharing accounts? Me and a friend wanna go halves.
You don't need any referrals to get started but I have like 30$ worth of referrals on my account and need like 5 more to get another 3 months. I've never heard of someone sharing accounts. You'll have to ask.

[El Gato Negro]

How many referrals do you need to get started?
Also - anyone tried sharing accounts? Me and a friend wanna go halves.
Sharing dosnt work unless you never plan to use the account at the same time.

[oarabbus]

You don't need any referrals to get started but I have like 30$ worth of referrals on my account and need like 5 more to get another 3 months. I've never heard of someone sharing accounts. You'll have to ask.

Yo jameer your referral isn't working. Or at least if it is, it doesn't make any acknowledgement that I'm using your link. It's asking me to sign up on the waitlist which doesnt seem like it should happen thru a referral.

[Jameerthefear]

Yo jameer your referral isn't working. Or at least if it is, it doesn't make any acknowledgement that I'm using your link. It's asking me to sign up on the waitlist which doesnt seem like it should happen thru a referral.
They have a wait list now because they are upgrading servers and don't want to get too many people. It should work. If not I'll just ask Steve-o to credit me and use this post as proof. You shouldn't have to wait too long on the wait list.

[Jameerthefear]

Anyone who signs up for my link I'll try to find HQ streams for you until you get approved.

[oarabbus]

They have a wait list now because they are upgrading servers and don't want to get too many people. It should work. If not I'll just ask Steve-o to credit me and use this post as proof. You shouldn't have to wait too long on the wait list.

:cheers: cool man.

BTW how does the offseason work? I'm thinking of just waiting until mid-march so I can just buy the 3month plan, wouldn't make any sense to get the 6month plan and pay for 3months of offseason

[Jameerthefear]

:cheers: cool man.

BTW how does the offseason work? I'm thinking of just waiting until mid-march so I can just buy the 3month plan, wouldn't make any sense to get the 6month plan and pay for 3months of offseason
You can freeze your account and it doesn't use days.

[Droid101]

You can share an account, but be warned only one person can be signed in at a time.

So, if I'm signed in, and my buddy across town tries to sign in to watch, it's going to say "MULTIPLE USERS DETECTED" on both your machines and shut you down. To get that message to go away, one or the other of you needs to sign out.

It's pretty instant though. If I sign out my buddy will be viewing in seconds.

[hahaitme]

I see. Oh well

Someone shoot me some referrals. Signup is closed for now :cry:

[Jameerthefear]

I see. Oh well

Someone shoot me some referrals. Signup is closed for now :cry:
http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072

[hahaitme]

http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1072

Clicked your ref link hope it helps. They seem to have closed for a while though, applied for an account but have to wait now..

[Jameerthefear]

Clicked your ref link hope it helps. They seem to have closed for a while though, applied for an account but have to wait now..
I think it goes through pretty fast. Maybe a day or two.

[Meticode]

Still loving it. Just resigned up for 3 months. There was a streaming issue with the Cavs game for 5 minutes. The administrator, Steve-o fixed it right away.

[Droid101]

Clicked your ref link hope it helps. They seem to have closed for a while though, applied for an account but have to wait now..
Took me a day or so. Hang in there baby.

[pezt]

Anyone here kind enough to supply me with an Invite?
Would be gladly appreciated.

[Meticode]

Anyone here kind enough to supply me with an Invite?
Would be gladly appreciated.
I can try, private message me your email please.

[Meticode]

I didn't realize this, but I have almost $35 worth of referrals I never used from last season. I want to try to get up near $60 to just get a whole 6 months (nearly one season). If anyone registers or or whatever please use my referral link here...

http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1037


...Also by using the referral link the admins push those invites through faster than just the regular invites they get from the site.

[nathanjizzle]

warning, dont give these jerks jameerthequeer and metihoe any referral credits.

[KobesFinger]

warning, dont give these jerks jameerthequeer and metihoe any referral credits.

Why is Meticode a jerk?

[Dizzle-2k7]

whos signed up for this year?

[Phenith]

I didn't even realize this was only available by referal now... here's mine if anyone wants to use it.

http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/1049

[Droid101]

whos signed up for this year?
Yep. Love it.

http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/4761

[tommyhtc]

Yep. Love it.

http://www.ballstreams.com/ref/4761
how do referrals work?? cause I clicked the link and it directed me to the home page,

how did you get an account?? it seems like they require us to fill in invite forms, do you know how often they accept new users???

[RidonKs]

how do referrals work?? cause I clicked the link and it directed me to the home page,

how did you get an account?? it seems like they require us to fill in invite forms, do you know how often they accept new users???
they accepted me within 10 minutes dude. i had the same question until jameer clued me in.

ballstreams is a gift from god. they released a really lightweight app that doesn't even require you to use a browser to watch. just open it up, pick your game, and it opens up in vlc.

[tommyhtc]

they accepted me within 10 minutes dude. i had the same question until jameer clued me in.

ballstreams is a gift from god. they released a really lightweight app that doesn't even require you to use a browser to watch. just open it up, pick your game, and it opens up in vlc.
wait, what did jameer do???

do you know how the referral links work?

[sundizz]

they accepted me within 10 minutes dude. i had the same question until jameer clued me in.

ballstreams is a gift from god. they released a really lightweight app that doesn't even require you to use a browser to watch. just open it up, pick your game, and it opens up in vlc.

There is an app for.phone now!?

[Andrei89]

So, I sent them an email and they are supposed to invite me when they accept new users. I am guessing it is not possible anymore to get invited by an user?

Cheers

[NugzFan]

There is an app for.phone now!?


This.

you can watch the games on your phone now??

[J Shuttlesworth]

Curious guys... how is the stream running for you? I noticed last night it was running good for the Lakers game, but got shitty for the 2nd half.

[Andrei89]

They have accepted me and I bought it for 3 months. So far, so good. The quality is better than league pass and the stream runs smooth.

[Kblaze8855]

This.

you can watch the games on your phone now??

I was watching games on my phone last year.

[Whoosh]

I can watch over WiFi, but when I try mobile I get "video problem. Can't play this video" Does anybody know what the problem is and how I could fix it? What kind of mobile devices have you gotten to work?

[russwest0]

ballstreams is cool but I found a way to get league pass online for the year for like 10 bucks so I was cool with that.

still funny to me how ballstreams is a much better service than league pass though, despite being illegal and much cheaper. you'd think that league pass would be 10x the product of ballstreams with the money the NBA has and with them having zero restraints.

[sundog67]

ballstreams is cool but I found a way to get league pass online for the year for like 10 bucks so I was cool with that.


Do tell!

[ABG]

ballstreams is cool but I found a way to get league pass online for the year for like 10 bucks so I was cool with that.

still funny to me how ballstreams is a much better service than league pass though, despite being illegal and much cheaper. you'd think that league pass would be 10x the product of ballstreams with the money the NBA has and with them having zero restraints.
:biggums: how you do that?

[Alan Ogg]

I prefer League Pass. Ballstreams is great live for me, but the on demand games can lag. League Pass is also better for systems with lower resources. I can't get solid streams with Ballstreams with my crappy computer at work, but it was no issue with League Pass in the past. I'll be back to League Pass next year.

[bigt]

I prefer League Pass. Ballstreams is great live for me, but the on demand games can lag. League Pass is also better for systems with lower resources. I can't get solid streams with Ballstreams with my crappy computer at work, but it was no issue with League Pass in the past. I'll be back to League Pass next year.

That's been my only issue. Live games stream like an absolute dream for me, never had an issue, but On Demand is almost unwatchable by comparison.

[Whoosh]

I was watching games on my phone last year.
Per my post I'm having trouble with mobile;
what kind of phone do you have?

[dannywpt]

I can't even watch games on demand any more. It's always lagging and buffering, no matter which server I choose. Annoying as hell, because everything else works so great and it's so much cheaper than international LP.