DirecTV drops price of Sunday Ticket under $200

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

As former co-chair of ESPN's anti-piracy committee I thank you for recognizing my work

You know who was really instrumental in getting NFL games on devices like the PS3?...Dan Snyder

You obviously did a good job!

You have read me argue that some folks streamed because the price of Sunday Ticket was back-breakingly high for them and they would quit streaming and go legit if things became more affordable. Note that I was not condoning piracy with this argument, just explaining it. Therefore I think this announcement by Directv is a major step in the right direction. For people like me who want to do things the legal way, $200 is much more feasible. It'd still be cool to see an a la carte plan but this plan works, too.

BTW Although it is possible that I have joined Fox streams, I have never pirated from ESPN.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

You obviously did a good job!

You have read me argue that some folks streamed because the price of Sunday Ticket was back-breakingly high for them and they would quit streaming and go legit if things became more affordable. Note that I was not condoning piracy with this argument, just explaining it. Therefore I think this announcement by Directv is a major step in the right direction. For people like me who want to do things the legal way, $200 is much more feasible. It'd still be cool to see an a la carte plan but this plan works, too.

BTW Although it is possible that I have joined Fox streams, I have never pirated from ESPN.

Why they have not tapped into to that still makes me wonder. I mean I could see them getting easily $25 a game off people.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

As former co-chair of ESPN's anti-piracy committee I thank you for recognizing my work

You know who was really instrumental in getting NFL games on devices like the PS3?...Dan Snyder

Boooo! So you're the reason I couldn't find a decent stream when I was in NC during a football weekend last year!

Seriously though I know how hard it was to find a stream last year, so kudos to you for doing your job effectively. With the Ticket at 200 this year now, I doubt I'll have a problem when I'm out of town, seeing as how I'm sure my friends would easily pay 200 over 350.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mooby

Boooo! So you're the reason I couldn't find a decent stream when I was in NC during a football weekend last year!

Seriously though I know how hard it was to find a stream last year, so kudos to you for doing your job effectively. With the Ticket at 200 this year now, I doubt I'll have a problem when I'm out of town, seeing as how I'm sure my friends would easily pay 200 over 350.

Well, truth be told. Other than Monday Night games NFL wasn't a major point of focus

Also, my own recommendation to upper management was a bit controversial...and would have flipped the industry on its head (or something like that)

Furthermore, a la carte plans are not as cheap as one may think

[BigHairedAristocrat]

For those of you who had it on the ps3 last year, how did it work exactly? Specifically I want to know it you can pause and rewind the live stream.

Also, for example, let's say the skins play at 1 but I can't start watching until 2. Can I just click on the game at 2 and start watching from the beginning?

[DCtoAZ]

BEST news all day ...

[VegasSkinsFan]

I had it last year as well. This is goin to save some cash. I hope the to go portion is reduced as well.

[skinsguy]

This is awesome news! I had just talked my fiancee into letting me have NFL Sunday Ticket when we get married, since N.C. decided to go the Panthers route.

[NC_Skins]

Respectable price. I notice a few threads over the years on ES where customers would call in each year to bitch about new subs getting it free and they would get it 1/2 off. This is pretty much what they should have done from the get go.

Originally Posted by skinsguy

This is awesome news! I had just talked my fiancee into letting me have NFL Sunday Ticket when we get married, since N.C. decided to go the Panthers route.

Talked your woman into "letting you have" it?

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Respectable price. I notice a few threads over the years on ES where customers would call in each year to bitch about new subs getting it free and they would get it 1/2 off. This is pretty much what they should have done from the get go.





Talked your woman into "letting you have" it?

David Ramsey and his fiancee control his money.

[skinsfan69]

I had Direct TV for one year and couldn't take it anymore. Customer service was awful, picture constantly went out. Never again. Verizon has that Red Zone thing that's almost as good and a lot less headache.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I had Direct TV for one year and couldn't take it anymore. Customer service was awful, picture constantly went out. Never again. Verizon has that Red Zone thing that's almost as good and a lot less headache.

Yeah I hated Direct TV when I had it. I am lucky to live in area where I can get DC channels, but it sucks that they are the only option. Ugh.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I had Direct TV for one year and couldn't take it anymore. Customer service was awful, picture constantly went out. Never again. Verizon has that Red Zone thing that's almost as good and a lot less headache.

I personally love the Red Zone better then Direct Ticket. IF I was out of market for Skins I the ticket but the Zone is so fun to watch especially if you are trying to follow your fantsay team. No commercials, all HD, scrolling stats and scores on the side bar and they only bring you to pivotal moments in each game. IF the Skins are not playing I am watching the Red Zone.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I personally love the Red Zone better then Direct Ticket. IF I was out of market for Skins I the ticket but the Zone is so fun to watch especially if you are trying to follow your fantsay team. No commercials, all HD, scrolling stats and scores on the side bar and they only bring you to pivotal moments in each game. IF the Skins are not playing I am watching the Red Zone.

Oh it's PERFECT for fantasy.

[SmootSmack]

Haven't needed to pay for DirecTV in a long time. Now I probably kind of do. But with Red Zone, I think I'll be fine