ESPN on Xbox Live
November 5th, 2007 by Rajiv Ashrafi in News, Xbox360
Xbox Live is gaining steam as a video download service, as ESPN today sent out word that it will be offering its content via the service, bringing sports content to Xbox 360 users across North America.
Starting today, the Xbox Live Marketplace features days-old, full-length NCAA college football and basketball games, Summer X Games 13 and episodes of ESPN shows such as The Contender and Madden Nation.
“This is only the second deal ESPN has done regarding electronic sell-through, and we think it’s a fantastic match for our platform and our consumer base, many of whom are avid sports fans,” said Ross Honey, senior director of the media and entertainment group at Microsoft.
On the pricing range, standard-definition episodes of TV shows will go for $2, with HD versions going for $2.40. Football and basketball games will be priced at $3 and $4.50 for SD and HD versions, respectively.
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