And here's a nice bonus. If you do subscribe to HBO through PS Vue, you'll be able to access the aforementioned HBO Now on Sony's game consoles completely free of charge. Existing HBO subscribers could already access the channel's content through HBO Go, which launched for the PS4 last year. The PS Vue service is available through not just the PS4, but also through Roku, iOS and Android apps.

These streaming offerings will launch prior to October 2nd, which coincides with the launch of a new HBO series called Westworld.