DraperFan MN 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I spent a lot of time on the phone, and so I will try to save others time, please post if this isn't clear and/or you have additional questions Yesterday I discovered that 5 out of the 7 possible Red Wings games for the first round had been picked up by Versus, 5 of the 7 possible games in the Ottawa/Pitt series, and multiple games in other series. While I am primarily concerned with the Detroit series, like many of you, I want to watch as much playoff hockey as possible. You can see which games Versus has picked up (so far) here: http://www.versus.com/nw/article/view/1746...pper.tpl#1vs8WC When I first read this, I became concerned, because my Center Ice package usually enables me to watch most, if not all of the first and second round games during the playoffs. Knowing that Versus is picking up all these games and is not in the "Family" base package I currently suscribe to, but in two packages above in the "Choice Plus" package which is $25 extra per month, I called DirecTV to find out what the NHL Center Ice schedule would be during the playoffs. DirecTV has not received any more information regarding this schedule, and they are currently contacting Sports In Demand to obtain this information. That is the bad news...now for the good news: I also subscribe to the "Sports Pack" package which gives me access to all the Regional Sports Networks. On DirecTV's website, Versus is not listed as part of this package for $12 per month. You can see this list here: http://directv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/channel...assetId=1100069 However, that is an omission on their website! Versus IS part of this subscription! So if you are not a "Choice Plus" subscriber or higher with DirecTV, an easy way to get Versus is to subscribe to the "Sports Pack". I also have HD channels with DirecTV, and Versus games in HD will appear on another channel in their current HD lineup, which explains why I thought I got lucky watching a Versus broadcast in HD the other night, when I was truly paying for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Woah, awesome!!! Versus is part of the sports pack??? I think I'll just go ahead and get the cheapo DirectTV programming and add the sports pack if this is indeed true. Thanks for the info!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 If you have a TiVo HD Receiver, will they still have an HD channel for the VS games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWestWing 71 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 shhhhhh - F...T...A All CI games - no blackouts - pick ur feed ALL VS games All CBC games - multiple HNIC feeds All TSN games All Rogers Sportsnet games In fact - ALL GAMES - WHATEVER FEED - WHATEVER TIME. No HD tho - soon I hear..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraperFan MN 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 shhhhhh - F...T...A All CI games - no blackouts - pick ur feed ALL VS games All CBC games - multiple HNIC feeds All TSN games All Rogers Sportsnet games In fact - ALL GAMES - WHATEVER FEED - WHATEVER TIME. No HD tho - soon I hear..... What does F...T...A mean? West Wing, what are you saying here? Basically, with DirecTV, if you have the "Sports Pack", the HD Package, and Versus is broadcasting in HD, it will show up on channel 95 in HD, in addition to showing in standard definition on 608. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzie30 170 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Will Center Ice cover any games past the first two rounds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraperFan MN 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Woah, awesome!!! Versus is part of the sports pack??? I think I'll just go ahead and get the cheapo DirectTV programming and add the sports pack if this is indeed true. Thanks for the info!!! It's really the way to go in my opinion... $29.99 - Base Family Package with locals 9.99 - HD Package (ESPN, ESPN2, HDNet, and other channels carry HD games) $12.00 - Sports Pack Bascially the channels I watch with family programming thrown in Will Center Ice cover any games past the first two rounds? They haven't in the past, it is still unknown what games they will carry in the first two rounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Hey, DraperFan in MN, thanks for going to so much trouble to do this research. I have Time Warner digital cable, with Center Ice and Versus. I called TWC and they had absolutely no idea what Center Ice is showing and when. The response from the tech support was, I promise: "What hockey playoffs?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 shhhhhh - F...T...A All CI games - no blackouts - pick ur feed ALL VS games All CBC games - multiple HNIC feeds All TSN games All Rogers Sportsnet games In fact - ALL GAMES - WHATEVER FEED - WHATEVER TIME. No HD tho - soon I hear..... What is FTA and how do i get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 wait, so Direct TV will show the Versus games in HD? you lucky kids... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWestWing 71 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Free To Air. It's a set top box similar to an existing receiver. It can receive certain satellite signals. They cost around $150. From what I've read on the net, they hook up to your existing satellite and can be augmented with free software on the net to provide most channels on dish and bev. Most people get one to add to their existing setup to provide greater flexability in watching what they want, when they want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I spent a lot of time on the phone, and so I will try to save others time, please post if this isn't clear and/or you have additional questions Yesterday I discovered that 5 out of the 7 possible Red Wings games for the first round had been picked up by Versus, 5 of the 7 possible games in the Ottawa/Pitt series, and multiple games in other series. While I am primarily concerned with the Detroit series, like many of you, I want to watch as much playoff hockey as possible. You can see which games Versus has picked up (so far) here: http://www.versus.com/nw/article/view/1746...pper.tpl#1vs8WC When I first read this, I became concerned, because my Center Ice package usually enables me to watch most, if not all of the first and second round games during the playoffs. Knowing that Versus is picking up all these games and is not in the "Family" base package I currently suscribe to, but in two packages above in the "Choice Plus" package which is $25 extra per month, I called DirecTV to find out what the NHL Center Ice schedule would be during the playoffs. DirecTV has not received any more information regarding this schedule, and they are currently contacting Sports In Demand to obtain this information. That is the bad news...now for the good news: I also subscribe to the "Sports Pack" package which gives me access to all the Regional Sports Networks. On DirecTV's website, Versus is not listed as part of this package for $12 per month. You can see this list here: http://directv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/channel...assetId=1100069 However, that is an omission on their website! Versus IS part of this subscription! So if you are not a "Choice Plus" subscriber or higher with DirecTV, an easy way to get Versus is to subscribe to the "Sports Pack". I also have HD channels with DirecTV, and Versus games in HD will appear on another channel in their current HD lineup, which explains why I thought I got lucky watching a Versus broadcast in HD the other night, when I was truly paying for it! I have the choice plus package so I suppose i'm okay, although with HBO and Starz i'm shelling out a cool 95 bucks a month. Anyway, I checked their site a few days ago on an unrelated matter and noticed that they list Tivo only for choice plus or better packages. Anybody have a basic package and still can utilize tivo? or DVR or whatever the hell you call it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Free To Air. It's a set top box similar to an existing receiver. It can receive certain satellite signals. They cost around $150. From what I've read on the net, they hook up to your existing satellite and can be augmented with free software on the net to provide most channels on dish and bev. Most people get one to add to their existing setup to provide greater flexability in watching what they want, when they want. Yup, but the only way to receive the ones from DirecTV, Dish or any channel that is encrypted is either subscribe to their service or illegally un encrypt the channels with the software. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
