DirecTv will Carry ESPN 3D at Launch!!

[BigRick]

Not that we ever doubted they would, but DirecTV and ESPN have made official plans to make ESPN 3D available to the satellite broadcaster's millions of customers as soon as it launches June 11 with the South Africa / Mexico World Cup game. Better news? There's no additional charge for ESPN 3D, at least for now, though of course you will need a 3DTV to make any use of the signal. The only other new news is a name for DirecTV's native Panasonic-sponsored linear 3D network, now dubbed N3D (Get it? In 3D? ...Yeah, we didn't either.) Now the only wait is to see if DirecTV can shove its own 3D exclusive in the competition's face (doubtful) or if we hear about any other carriage announcements between now and NAB 2010

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What an event to get this launched!!!

 

[Horhay]

This is pretty damn awesome!! Rick I am going to be in your pad early on June 11th!!!

They couldn't have picked a more deserving sport to do this with!!

 

[BigRick]

This is pretty damn awesome!! Rick I am going to be in your pad early on June 11th!!!

They couldn't have picked a more deserving sport to do this with!!

 

[xtop]

glad to see 3d is getting rolled out so quickly, shame 99% of america won't see it for years

 

[BigRick]

glad to see 3d is getting rolled out so quickly, shame 99% of america won't see it for years

Well lucky me for being in the 1%

 

[xtop]

Well lucky me for being in the 1%

:jealous:

if the vizio gets cheap enough, i'll have to consider it :noes:

 

[BigRick]

:jealous:

if the vizio gets cheap enough, i'll have to consider it :noes:

After watching Avatar in 3D is what made me love 3D. Can't wait for the world cup!!!

 

[xtop]

After watching Avatar in 3D is what made me love 3D. Can't wait for the world cup!!!

i assume since you work at directv (right?) you should know about dish as well right? any idea when they plan to join the 3d party?

 

[BigRick]

i assume since you work at directv (right?) you should know about dish as well right? any idea when they plan to join the 3d party?

Dish is always hush about their future plans. No one really knew about the satellite that just went up for them. There has been a rumor that by this years end, but until Dish confirms its all speculation. Once I hear anything and I'm able to share it I will let you know.

 

[xtop]

Dish is always hush about their future plans. No one really knew about the satellite that just went up for them. There has been a rumor that by this years end, but until Dish confirms its all speculation. Once I hear anything and I'm able to share it I will let you know.

sweet thanks. i may end up switching, i'm not under contract anymore, and it seems directv's hardware is catching up. and i'm totally not a fan of the touchscreen remote dish has for that new dvr thats never going to launch

 

[BigRick]

sweet thanks. i may end up switching, i'm not under contract anymore, and it seems directv's hardware is catching up. and i'm totally not a fan of the touchscreen remote dish has for that new dvr thats never going to launch

I'm surprised it has taken them this long to launch the Vip922. The HR24 for DirecTv was just shown off earlier this year and its already available in about 5 markets.

 

[ROADKILL31]

After watching Avatar in 3D is what made me love 3D. Can't wait for the world cup!!!

Me too!! would love to see Mexico go down in 3D

 

[BigRick]

Me too!! would love to see Mexico go down in 3D

Not going to happen

 

[ROADKILL31]

Not going to happen

Yeah i know,no 3D in Canada,just have to watch them go down in standard 2D

 

[BigRick]

Yeah i know,no 3D in Canada,just have to watch them go down in standard 2D

Go down the field with ease and score on SA!
SA will however go down in the record books. For being the first host team to not get passed the first round!!

 

[ROADKILL31]

Go down the field with ease and score on SA!
SA will however go down in the record books. For being the first host team to not get passed the first round!!

haha,we will see about that lol