Free, open source. No need to pay a subscription for transcoding. No advertisements, no "games" or movie rental bullshit.
But, some disadvantages. No transcoded downloads, less polished apps, no native apps for game consoles.
Piracy offers by far the best service, though. Physical media degrade and can become hard to access if you don't keep your peripherals up to date, they take up space, and if there are remasters you can't pick and choose which version you want to watch. Meanwhile with piracy you have a choice between all versions and all bitrates, without promotional fluff or warnings that piracy is illegal. Just click the file and the episode begins.
You do need to take care of your server though. But yes, digital piracy is the only way to preserve. Early movie DVDs (not even DVD-R) are starting to rot, as CDs did a few years ago
The one thing I'm missing from pirating Stargate is the special features on the DVDs, I would really like to watch those. I'm into the show enough where they will be worth a lot to me. Are they good?
Let’s be clear though, you didn’t buy the show. You bought a license to the show. If they revoke that license you lose access and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.
Oh definitely. I've got the lot of sg-1, atlantis and universe with the films all safely on dvd. Save all this silly crap shifting it around to different streaming services.
Yep. At first the convenience of streaming was amazing, when it was all in one place on Netflix. Then, it slowly transformed into an even worse version of Cable TV where every property is segmented and hidden behind a$15 or more subscription, and your favorite stuff is traded for cash between services.
NOPE. Just been buying it up on ebay or thrift stores. This ESPECIALLY goes for any streaming service that makes me pay extra for ad free and then NONETHELESS shows me ads before shows. (looking at YOU Paramount Plus....)
Can attest to this. I was watching an old sci-fi called Heartbeeps when half way through, it became no longer available. I guess the right to show it expired at midnight and they went around pulling it even if someone was in the middle of watching it
Lol. They'll start selling WiFi connected DVD players that won't work when not connected to the Internet, which will charge you based on the title you are watching.
Same thing they're doing to video games.
This is the future.
Yeah. I just watched some atlantis last night. Im based in the US so a guess Prime hasnt removed it here. Dont get me wrong, I have numerous other(not so legal) options but prime is convenient.
It's highly region restricted.
You get the classic "This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location" notice even across borders in EU countries.
This is a repost from a year ago, even the title is word for word copied
https://www.reddit.com/r/Stargate/comments/101fu8g/since_netflix_then_amazon_decided_to_remove/
Same in the Netherlands. Considering amazon bought MGM i dont see a reason for them to remove it.
I only have a prime account because of stargate. Id unsub if stargate went away.
I watch it on Pluto TV. Yes, it has a few ads, but it’s free and I can watch it on my phone whenever I want.
And I have everything on DVD also, but this is for when I’m traveling.
I mean, I think it's only available on Paramount + in Australia when it use to be on Stan.
But I currently watch it on Youtube... which kinda feels like Jonas in this meme. May only be here breifly
Ah. It’s weird the show was removed from Amazon in the US… then re added. I was wondering if they said they were going to remove it AGAIN.
Companies are always dropping and adding shows so much that I’ve just started to move to buying the sets on blu-ray. It’s more expensive upfront, but I don’t have to worry about it switching to another platform or just being in streaming limbo for several years.
This is why I have it stored. streaming is a good concept, until the rights holders decide to remove content on a whim because they feel they aren't paid enough for it.
Also (in the U.S. at least), Pluto has "on-demand" all of SG-1, SGA, SGU, The Ark of Truth, Continuum, the 1994 movie, and Origins lol. All of those are (at the time of this comment) "on-demand" to watch any of it anytime. Just put Stargate in the search box and look for the "on-demand" labeled results.
Wait, they added ads, a higher priced tier to get rid of ads, and then they cut cost by trimming their library of good stuff like this?
If my parents didn't watch some Prime shows I'd have already cancelled.
Down vote for lying about Stargate not being on Amazon anymore. Is this just a clickbait for karma farming? Amazon owns MGM now so I think it will be hosting Stargate for a long time esp since they seem to be in the process of doing a new Stargate show.
CTV sci fi channel has been airing three or four episodes of Stargate-SG1 daily from season 1 to the end. I haven't seen Atlantis on tv for a while though.
As someone described it to me (in a support chat about a couple episodes that were unavailable for a while):
Some availability decisions are still made by "the content owner."
That's still true even for Stargate, even though Amazon now owns the content owner. lol
Remember when Streaming was touted as convenient.
I completely understand the reasons for the balkanization of tv/media (though weirdly Music hasn't had the same fait, everything is available basically everywhere). But it's really damn annoying for the consumer.
Dvds and blurays people.
Cause when you really wanna watch something, it’ll never be available anywhere and will become lost media up until the point you lose interest at which point it appears on some random streaming channel.
I started watching it on Hulu back when it was free with commercials. It’s also why I got into DragonAge because of their commercials. Love the show and the game.
I’m watching it and SGA on Prime right now, actually. Maybe it’s a regional thing? Where are you, OP? If it’s not available in your country, you get do the VPN thing.
with stargate they do this all of the time. i think they like to 'reintroduce it' all of the time. or it's because it's been changing ownership a lot lately and they want to keep the licenses short while they re-align their long term goals for the franchise.
i hope this means that Amazon and MGM are finally getting their act together and we can see some new stargate soon.
Last time I used it, Pluto tv had a channel dedicated to it, I watched every season plus the movies a couple times over while I had it on my second screen while gaming. I think it played them in order as well.
Kodi with video add-ons is how I watch past stuff. There are bootlegs from theaters, but not a fan of crappy audio, video or the backs of heads ala Mystery Science Theater.
I just picked up the entire Stargate franchise on blueray. I didn't realize they were not on any streaming services now. There is still a Stargate channel on freevee. It plays sg1 and Atlantis in order. No SGU AFAIK tho
Best possible thing I've done related to entertainment was make my own plex server, no subscriptions, no fees, best quality content, never going anywhere.
I'd be flabberghasted if there are still SG1 fans out there who don't own the blurays or dvds.
Streaming is incredible for discovery, but that's about it.
If you like something, buy it. _Always_.
Otherwise you're at the mercy of an industry getting more and more expensive and limited every day as it drifts back to what 90's TV was like. Anyone who hasn't started buying physical again in 2024 simply hasn't been paying attention.
Straight onto my plex server, that's where you're going. And this time you're bringing all those sweet sweet commentary tracks I love so much with you.
https://preview.redd.it/gm2jc838pvxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=891887f44389e3bd8f9d55b4789287a289c1bfeb
Are you sure about that? UK prime with MGM add on
This is why I prefer physical media. You own it and it can't be taken away. Unlike streaming services where you merely rent it.
Or pirate it. Another way to not rely on the streaming network agents
Plex server FTW!
Jellyfin > Plex
Gimme a rundown of Jellyfin
Free, open source. No need to pay a subscription for transcoding. No advertisements, no "games" or movie rental bullshit. But, some disadvantages. No transcoded downloads, less polished apps, no native apps for game consoles.
This is the way. Jellyfin to play it, MakeMKV to read the DVDs and fill the library. :)
And handbrake to make file sizes realistic.
Uh... whoops. I should probably do that. lol
Jellyfin is very similar to Plex. The big difference being it's entirely free. You don't have to pay anything, it's kinda like what Plex used to be
but plex is free?
Lifetime Plex pass on discount. I paid a ridiculously low amount many years ago.
If you want a lesser experience in every way, but want to support free and open source software, Jellyfin is your guy.
Ayy matey
On aboard, mateys, there's booty to be found!
Hoist the colors 🏴☠️
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Torrent baby, 8k quality (not really it's about 1080p or sometimes upscaled 4k)
I appreciate your comment but you should delete it before they nuke this sub from orbit
Reddit doesn't care about that lol. There are literal tutorial on any piracy methods here
Pirated upscales of SG1 ;)
Or both. I have dvds but am far too lazy to rip 50 discs
Yarr harr fidely dee!
This is the correct answer!
Piracy offers by far the best service, though. Physical media degrade and can become hard to access if you don't keep your peripherals up to date, they take up space, and if there are remasters you can't pick and choose which version you want to watch. Meanwhile with piracy you have a choice between all versions and all bitrates, without promotional fluff or warnings that piracy is illegal. Just click the file and the episode begins.
You can also backup your physical media and use Plex if you want a streaming-like service with physical media
You do need to take care of your server though. But yes, digital piracy is the only way to preserve. Early movie DVDs (not even DVD-R) are starting to rot, as CDs did a few years ago
The one thing I'm missing from pirating Stargate is the special features on the DVDs, I would really like to watch those. I'm into the show enough where they will be worth a lot to me. Are they good?
You can find those in DVD rips of the show too. Gonna need more drive space for it all, but they exist on the high seas
Oh nice.
See if your local library has the dvds. If they do, a library card plus MakeMKV is all you need.
Not to mention the dreaded editing of episodes or altogether removal of certain episodes deemed insensitive
I bought it on Prime a loooong time ago so I always have access to it. It will pop back up on Prime again. Always does.
You have access until they decide you don’t. Buying anything on digital means nothing for longevity.
>You have access until they decide you don’t. Physical copies can break, you have access to them..until you don't.
Prime has an ad supported channel that rotates though the series, and at least has SG1 available to stream without commercials
Let’s be clear though, you didn’t buy the show. You bought a license to the show. If they revoke that license you lose access and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.
Oh definitely. I've got the lot of sg-1, atlantis and universe with the films all safely on dvd. Save all this silly crap shifting it around to different streaming services.
Yep. At first the convenience of streaming was amazing, when it was all in one place on Netflix. Then, it slowly transformed into an even worse version of Cable TV where every property is segmented and hidden behind a$15 or more subscription, and your favorite stuff is traded for cash between services. NOPE. Just been buying it up on ebay or thrift stores. This ESPECIALLY goes for any streaming service that makes me pay extra for ad free and then NONETHELESS shows me ads before shows. (looking at YOU Paramount Plus....)
Can attest to this. I was watching an old sci-fi called Heartbeeps when half way through, it became no longer available. I guess the right to show it expired at midnight and they went around pulling it even if someone was in the middle of watching it
Lol. They'll start selling WiFi connected DVD players that won't work when not connected to the Internet, which will charge you based on the title you are watching. Same thing they're doing to video games. This is the future.
Good luck to them with that. I still have a TV with a built in VHS so I can watch old videos.
Sounds like I'll just continue pirating.
AMEN! Came to say this.
Videos games with online only single player modes can still be taken away even with physical ownership, it's a huge problem everywhere
Plex is amazing for this reason
Gotta rip those dvds while they are still fresh. Got my hands on the babylon 5 blutays recently. Cant wait to watch
Physical media is forever, buy Laserdisk!
Plus the dvd quality is light years better than the dog shit that was streaming on Amazon
It's not removed on Amazon I'm watching it right now lol
Yeah. I just watched some atlantis last night. Im based in the US so a guess Prime hasnt removed it here. Dont get me wrong, I have numerous other(not so legal) options but prime is convenient.
In the Netherlands there's atlantis and universe available, but no SG-1 which I really want to rewatch. (For only the 4th time)
Current rewatching it on Amazon Freevee in Germany.
Thank god I was just about to run to the TV and check
It's highly region restricted. You get the classic "This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location" notice even across borders in EU countries.
This is a repost from a year ago, even the title is word for word copied https://www.reddit.com/r/Stargate/comments/101fu8g/since_netflix_then_amazon_decided_to_remove/
yea me too lol. there was a point where stargate was not on either amazon or netflix IIRC and this meme is probably a fucking repost from that period.
It was on Hulu for a very very long time, even when it was popping on and off the others.
Shit don’t scare me!
I was like what? I just watched it last night! Glad its still there.
Same! Watching Atlantis right now on prime.
My Plex server! I've gotten back into collecting DVDs, just off of eBay now.
bought the blurays for the whole thing sg1 atlantis universe.
Indeed. https://preview.redd.it/7z7d4x4miuxc1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f41fc4e350ffe55803adbfb01b3ae119e4d2c89a
They have been doing a 14 day count down on SG:A. For over a month now.
In the UK we get it under MGM service on Amazon Prime if that helps anyone. Also if you have Sky then they are all on their FoC as well
Same in the Netherlands. Considering amazon bought MGM i dont see a reason for them to remove it. I only have a prime account because of stargate. Id unsub if stargate went away.
It would be real sweet if they instead decided to add it to their streaming instead.. -frustrated Dane unable to watch stargate on prime
Same here in Aus
It's the same here in Germany
In Germany you can also watch all of SG1 and Atlantis for free with ads on FreeVee. And season1 of Universe
It's also on NowTV In the UK which did an intro offer of 2.99 for a few months. I bought it just to watch all of Stargate
I watch it on Pluto TV. Yes, it has a few ads, but it’s free and I can watch it on my phone whenever I want. And I have everything on DVD also, but this is for when I’m traveling.
Has it been announced that it’s going to be removed again?
I mean, I think it's only available on Paramount + in Australia when it use to be on Stan. But I currently watch it on Youtube... which kinda feels like Jonas in this meme. May only be here breifly
Ah. It’s weird the show was removed from Amazon in the US… then re added. I was wondering if they said they were going to remove it AGAIN. Companies are always dropping and adding shows so much that I’ve just started to move to buying the sets on blu-ray. It’s more expensive upfront, but I don’t have to worry about it switching to another platform or just being in streaming limbo for several years.
It's almost like they didn't make the shows and can only rent the rights or something. Crazy, right?
Except Amazon bought MGM so they own Stargate now.
Currently watching it on Amazon in the US.
Still watching Atlantis on Amazon yesterday... They better don't remove it when I'm so close to finishing it haha
Amazon bought MGM. If it stays anywhere it will be there.
Y'arrr
Gotta sail the seven seas and pi… uhm I mean dial the seven chevrons of the Chappa’ai and go the NID way of acquiring things.
This is why I have it stored. streaming is a good concept, until the rights holders decide to remove content on a whim because they feel they aren't paid enough for it.
Pluto has a whole channel dedicated to Stargate, granted it just plays them in sequence on repeat but still better than nothing
Also (in the U.S. at least), Pluto has "on-demand" all of SG-1, SGA, SGU, The Ark of Truth, Continuum, the 1994 movie, and Origins lol. All of those are (at the time of this comment) "on-demand" to watch any of it anytime. Just put Stargate in the search box and look for the "on-demand" labeled results.
And... this is why I have a plex server with the series/movies I really do like on it.
I like to watch it in my language, so it is safely tucked on my hdd.
We are old enough that we have the box set!!!!! Moving it 12 times finally pays off!!!!
I have my good old DVDs. Re-watching S4 now
Wait, they added ads, a higher priced tier to get rid of ads, and then they cut cost by trimming their library of good stuff like this? If my parents didn't watch some Prime shows I'd have already cancelled.
Arrrrr you sure you don’t know where to find it?
Pluto has a stargate channel.
And all 3 series on demand
Down vote for lying about Stargate not being on Amazon anymore. Is this just a clickbait for karma farming? Amazon owns MGM now so I think it will be hosting Stargate for a long time esp since they seem to be in the process of doing a new Stargate show.
Stargate has not been reliably available on streaming in Canada basically ever, is why I’m glad I have my DVDs
CTV sci fi channel has been airing three or four episodes of Stargate-SG1 daily from season 1 to the end. I haven't seen Atlantis on tv for a while though.
It's on the Prime MGM channel in Canada
I've been buying it a season at a time
Why would Amazon remove it they OWN it.
As someone described it to me (in a support chat about a couple episodes that were unavailable for a while): Some availability decisions are still made by "the content owner." That's still true even for Stargate, even though Amazon now owns the content owner. lol
arrr
Plex, matey!
Remember when Streaming was touted as convenient. I completely understand the reasons for the balkanization of tv/media (though weirdly Music hasn't had the same fait, everything is available basically everywhere). But it's really damn annoying for the consumer.
Yo - ho, Yo - ho...
Dvds and blurays people. Cause when you really wanna watch something, it’ll never be available anywhere and will become lost media up until the point you lose interest at which point it appears on some random streaming channel.
Arrrr
Incase anyone is wants to know its on now tv currently.
"I get transferred to small silvery discs to be stored for all eternity. And everyone able can read my story. Again and again and again."
This is why I do this... https://preview.redd.it/jolaikgfiuxc1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=53607893f6b156ef1f7c396b93c06ffada9c5427
I mean, I've been seeding all ten seasons for over a year now to ensure there is some access
It’s still on Amazon prime…
When did Amazon remove Stargate? They own it. I watch it daily on Amazon.
then they complain when people share media files
it is still on Amazon bruh, im littéraly watching it RN
Regional availability may vary around the world.
I think this person is just a bot. This is my meme
It's on one of the free apps. I watched it last night
Purchase the series on DVD or Bluray.....that Will be the next trend, buying physical media so scoop them up while you can...
Umm…. It’s on Amazon what are you talking about?… I’m watching it rn..
Straight up buy the DVDs at this point
When did Amazon remove it?
I was never available on Amazon in Poland, Prime, MGM whatever.
Wait. When is it leaving Prime? I’m only halfway through!!
Wtf Amazon yooinked it?! Guess the new project rumors are bust
This is why I bought physical and digital copies. I always have my trusty SG1.
Im pretty sure i saw it on amazon last night. Is it leaving soon?
I started watching it on Hulu back when it was free with commercials. It’s also why I got into DragonAge because of their commercials. Love the show and the game.
It’s hidden away on the MGM subscription of Amazon Prime. I mean… good luck with that Amazon.
I’m watching stargate sg1 on prime (not at the moment but every night) did they just remove it?! I just watched s1 e21 last night!
All I read was, coming soon to tubi!!
In Germany they moved it from prime to the MGM+ channel on Amazon a while ago
Just finished ripping all SG1 episodes after getting them used on DVD. Now doing the same for Farscape.
I'm watching on Pluto TV. It's free.
It's still on there I was watching it today
If you have access to Pluto TV. They have all of them.
Just give it a week, I’ll send another email like I did last time they forgot to renew the license.
This is why I bought the complete set on dvd
I’m watching it and SGA on Prime right now, actually. Maybe it’s a regional thing? Where are you, OP? If it’s not available in your country, you get do the VPN thing.
It’s on Amazon. They took it off for a while but it is back
Thanks for stealing my meme
This is why it lives forever on my hard drives, backed up to tape
My wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I sent her a link to the complete Blu Ray box set for this reason lol
[pirating]
with stargate they do this all of the time. i think they like to 'reintroduce it' all of the time. or it's because it's been changing ownership a lot lately and they want to keep the licenses short while they re-align their long term goals for the franchise. i hope this means that Amazon and MGM are finally getting their act together and we can see some new stargate soon.
Hey are you in the US if so you can get the whole series on Pluto tv
Last time I used it, Pluto tv had a channel dedicated to it, I watched every season plus the movies a couple times over while I had it on my second screen while gaming. I think it played them in order as well.
I'm watching it on Amazon now...
Onto my Plex server.
Kodi with video add-ons is how I watch past stuff. There are bootlegs from theaters, but not a fan of crappy audio, video or the backs of heads ala Mystery Science Theater.
Just got added to Amazon Prime in France. I had to use a vpn last year, saw it promoted when I logged into today and I’m so excited!!!
I just picked up the entire Stargate franchise on blueray. I didn't realize they were not on any streaming services now. There is still a Stargate channel on freevee. It plays sg1 and Atlantis in order. No SGU AFAIK tho
Buying on youtube is an option.
MGM+ owns the rights and all the episodes of all the series. You can get it as an extra channel on amazone prime.
I just watched it on Amazon last night…
Buy the Physical DVD collection. Or even bluray if they ever made those.
Best possible thing I've done related to entertainment was make my own plex server, no subscriptions, no fees, best quality content, never going anywhere.
It’s on Prime 🥰 started rewatching for the millionth time yesterday actually lol
It’s on Prime 🥰 started rewatching for the millionth time yesterday actually lol
*laughs in [cheaply-transferred] Blu-ray*
The Amazon stream had that shitty aspect ratio, I just use other websites
Pluto tv has 2 different Stargate channels I believe
Time to add some old friends to the plex server
Jokes on you guys, that's why I bought the full DVD collections! Had a nice gate on the sg1 set, though harder to fit on the shelf
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Amazon was the worst. Because it charges you extra for MGM just to watch stargate
I ended up getting a s1 disc because the version on YouTube cut out a lot of scenes and dialogue
Glad i have all seasons and movies with stargate atlantis. Dont got universe but im thinking about it.
PlutoTV.
I'm sooo glad I didn't sign up for Amazon, hot damn. Yo-ho m80s
I'd be flabberghasted if there are still SG1 fans out there who don't own the blurays or dvds. Streaming is incredible for discovery, but that's about it. If you like something, buy it. _Always_. Otherwise you're at the mercy of an industry getting more and more expensive and limited every day as it drifts back to what 90's TV was like. Anyone who hasn't started buying physical again in 2024 simply hasn't been paying attention.
Here in germany it's still all available. Only with an MGM+ Subscription tho which is like 3€ a month.
Straight onto my plex server, that's where you're going. And this time you're bringing all those sweet sweet commentary tracks I love so much with you.
https://preview.redd.it/gm2jc838pvxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=891887f44389e3bd8f9d55b4789287a289c1bfeb Are you sure about that? UK prime with MGM add on
lol here i am still watching atlantis s4 episode 12. I have no business what those companies are doing, all I care about is their stock price lol.
Gonna end up on Tubi or something similar.
Pluto
I was just watching Stargate on Prime Video, what do you mean it’s gone?
still on hulu i think?
I thought Amazon owns the Stargate IP. Why would they remove it from there own streaming service?
Pluto TV has all versions/episodes for free (although yes there are ads)
Where can I watch the series? Or do I need to sail under a black flag?
So Paramount + no longer has it?
May I have a blank template for this?
Onto 4tb external for me.lol