MLB Extra Innings questions

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PaulieORF

Discussion Starter · Jul 13, 2008

I'm a new DirecTV subscriber this year, so I'm looking for answers that either someone has heard from DirecTV which apply to this season, or how MLB Extra Innings worked last season.

Is DirecTV going to be offering the week-long preview of MLB Extra Innings post-All Star break? I know when I had cable they did this. Also, has it been confirmed that there will be a half season deal for the package, if so how much? I've read that in the past it's been something like $129. If there is a half-season deal, is there also a deal on Super Fan, or does that cost the same no matter when you order the package?

Thanks guys.

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Satelliteracer

· #2 · Jul 13, 2008

PaulieORF said:
I'm a new DirecTV subscriber this year, so I'm looking for answers that either someone has heard from DirecTV which apply to this season, or how MLB Extra Innings worked last season.

Is DirecTV going to be offering the week-long preview of MLB Extra Innings post-All Star break? I know when I had cable they did this. Also, has it been confirmed that there will be a half season deal for the package, if so how much? I've read that in the past it's been something like $129. If there is a half-season deal, is there also a deal on Super Fan, or does that cost the same no matter when you order the package?

Thanks guys.

Free preview is next week after the all-star game. Yes, there will be a half season package price.

Redlinetire

· #3 · Jul 13, 2008

When I ordered the half-season last year, it included SuperFan for free.
Don't know what they're doing this year, although Satelliteracer will know.

PaulieORF

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 13, 2008

Satelliteracer said:
Free preview is next week after the all-star game. Yes, there will be a half season package price.

Will Super Fan be free?

n3ntj

· #5 · Jul 14, 2008

No idea. You'll have to wait and see. I would imagine they'd charge $20 for the half season of Superfan.

GlennDio

· #6 · Jul 14, 2008

n3ntj said:
No idea. You'll have to wait and see. I would imagine they'd charge $20 for the half season of Superfan.

I think what they do is artificially raise the price of the half season to account for some superfan monies then include it for "free" and hopefully hook the people for when they buy next season e.g., I can't live without game mix, strike zone or HD games ....

Satelliteracer

· #7 · Jul 14, 2008

PaulieORF said:
Will Super Fan be free?

No

PaulieORF

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jul 14, 2008

Satelliteracer said:
No

Discounted?

If it's still $50, it's not a big deal for me.

tonyd79

· #9 · Jul 15, 2008

Got email today.

$129 for rest of season. Superfan still says $50.

PaulieORF

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jul 15, 2008

tonyd79 said:
Got email today.

$129 for rest of season. Superfan still says $50.

Thanks, still a great deal!

Redlinetire

· #11 · Jul 15, 2008

I wonder why the charge for Superfan this season?

I bought half season last year for $129 and Free Superfan.

I guess they feel the dual feeds are worth charging for?

Satelliteracer

· #12 · Jul 15, 2008

Redlinetire said:
I wonder why the charge for Superfan this season?

I bought half season last year for $129 and Free Superfan.

I guess they feel the dual feeds are worth charging for?

Last year there was about 1/6th the HD feeds as well. Plus the costs for doing StrikeZone channel and providing data via interactivity have gone up considerably this year.

upnorth

· #13 · Jul 15, 2008

Satelliteracer said:
Last year there was about 1/6th the HD feeds as well. Plus the costs for doing StrikeZone channel and providing data via interactivity have gone up considerably this year.

I could careless about the strikezone channel or the interactivity. I just want to watch the games in HD.
And $50.00 is asking to much for HD that should be included or I could see another $9.99 HD access fee for each sporting package.

Redlinetire

· #14 · Jul 15, 2008

Satelliteracer said:
Last year there was about 1/6th the HD feeds as well. Plus the costs for doing StrikeZone channel and providing data via interactivity have gone up considerably this year.

So putting Chris Myers in the StrikeZone studio blew out the budget?
You should put back the cheaper talent then.... :lol:

Thanks for the info, Satelliteracer.

tonyd79

· #15 · Jul 15, 2008

upnorth said:
I could careless about the strikezone channel or the interactivity. I just want to watch the games in HD.
And $50.00 is asking to much for HD that should be included or I could see another $9.99 HD access fee for each sporting package.

So, they would just raise the base price to cover the costs. Just look at it as a total price and then decide if it is worth it. Just the difference between itemizing and not itemizing.

reds1963

· #16 · Jul 15, 2008

upnorth said:
I could careless about the strikezone channel or the interactivity. I just want to watch the games in HD.
And $50.00 is asking to much for HD that should be included or I could see another $9.99 HD access fee for each sporting package.

i am with you on this ....then when you think there is a good game that should be on you cant find it ...i yi yi yi ......they need to take lesson from the NFL ..
all games ...every time ..no blackouts for out of market games ..damit .....hehehe. .just my wish

tonyd79

· #17 · Jul 15, 2008

reds1963 said:
i am with you on this ....then when you think there is a good game that should be on you cant find it ...i yi yi yi ......they need to take lesson from the NFL ..
all games ...every time ..no blackouts for out of market games ..damit .....hehehe. .just my wish

Most games are on. And they added an autosearch if you tune to a blacked out station, it will find if you can get the game on another station. It will look for HD first then SD. Works very well.

ronsanjim

· #18 · Jul 15, 2008

Still a ripoff. $179 for renewals in April, and now "only" $129 for the remainder of season. NO THANKS. I'll stick with my $12 Sports sub for the next 3 months and still be entertained by the Astros, Rangers, and Cardinals, in HD no less. Never again will I buy the NFL or MLB packages.

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