$20 Bucks A Month, RIP Hidden Fees from Commercial TV providers!
Last November, Sony surprised many with the announcement of their exclusive web-based TV Service, PlayStation Vue. While the cloud-based product was very intriguing, it was missing key Disney and Time Warner networks from its line-up reveal. Coincidentally, their rival Microsoft has announced a new partnership with Dish Networks new over-the-top Sling TV service. The product, which only requires internet, will cost only $20 a month and will feature ESPN Networks, TNT, TBS, CNN, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, ABC Family, and Adult Swim among others.
With DirecTV’s packaging seeing a price hike in the coming weeks, this could potentially be a nice addition for those of you with Hulu and Neflix. Alongside Xbox One, you’ll also be able to stream Sling TV to iOS, Android, Mac and PCs on day one. Amazon Fire TV, Roku enabled TVs, Roku set-top boxes, Google Nexus Player, Samsung and LG Smart TVs will also have the alternative service ready as well. While the channel line-up is notably missing CBS, NBC, Fox and ABC – this is a nice alternative for those willing to pay the simple price of $20 a month.
“Our vision at Xbox is to bring your games and entertainment together. Important to that vision is our focus on partnering with television providers and content distributors to deliver rich, differentiated TV and video experiences. Today, we’re pleased to share the news of a relationship with the newly announced Sling TV, which is backed by DISH. Sling TV is an over-the-top, television service that will deliver live sports, lifestyle, family, news and information channels, Video-On-Demand (VOD) entertainment, and the best of Internet video for $20 per month. With Sling TV, there’s no commitment, contract, credit check, hardware installation, or hidden fees. Channels will include ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, Cartoon Network, and Disney Channel. And Xbox One will be the exclusive gaming console when it launches in the coming weeks.
What’s more, as the first gaming console where Sling TV will be available, we’re excited to announce that all Xbox Live members will get an exclusive extended free trial for one month at launch.*
Xbox is onboard as the first gaming console where Sling TV will be available. We created the live Internet TV service for millennial consumers underserved by the pay-TV industry. One of the keys to reaching this audience is being on the devices they use, and we know millions of consumers are turning on their Xbox every day to access content they love.
We’re thrilled to partner with Sling TV as they bring this exciting new service to life, and we look forward to launching the Sling TV app on Xbox One in early 2015 as the first gaming console where the service is available. We’re committed to bringing great entertainment options to gamers and our relationship with Sling TV is an important milestone in that journey and in offering more choices to our Xbox fans.
Disclaimer: *Sling TV is offered at $20 per month; Xbox Live members must sign up for extended free trial.
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