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U-Verse Drops ESPN 3D Without Warning

Tue Aug 02, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET
Tags: 3D TV, ESPN 3D, U-Verse, 3D, Industry Trends (all tags)

The television provider cites high prices and a lack of interest.

If you own a 3D television you know that the available content is already pretty limited. You can pick up 3D Blu-rays, auto convert your 2D Blu-rays or enjoy some 3D television on one of the few existing 3D channels. If you're an AT&T U-Verse subscriber your choices just got a little more limited.

Just a few nights ago, right before the end of the X-Games 3D broadcast, AT&T pulled ESPN 3D from its lineup. There was no warning - the plug just got pulled. A statement released by AT&T states that they simply decided not to renew their contract. "The price tag for ESPN 3D was too high, especially considering the low demand we've seen from customers."

One interesting factor in all of this is that AT&T was the only provider that was charging a premium for just ESPN 3D. Customers that wanted access to 3D sports had to shell out $10 a month for the privilege.

Source: Engadget

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ESPN 3D Adds the NBA Finals to the Lineup

Mon Feb 28, 2011 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: ESPN 3D, 3D, NBA (all tags)

Select playoff games will also be getting the 3D treatment.

Since February 14th, ESPN 3D has been running nonstop. As you might imagine, the lack of readily available 3D content means you're getting a lot of repeats. Things will be heating up later this year though, when the NBA Finals add a new dimension.

ESPN has broadcast six NBA games thus far and is planning on a few more before the season draws to a close. In addition to several games of the NBA Playoffs, an additional four regular season games will be broadcast.

The Finals themselves kick off on June 2nd and run until June 16th, so you have a little bit of time left to save up if you're planning on seeing the games in 3D.

Source: Engadget

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