We’re just two days away from the launch of the first 3D channel in the US, and U-verse will be ready. The third broadcaster to announce it will carry ESPN 3D after DirecTV and Comcast, it is the first to charge an additional fee for the privilege. $10 per month adds the “3D Technology Package” to your U-verse viewing options — similar to Comcast and different from DirecTV’s approach, it works with all the boxes but will require users to manually switch to 3D mode on their TVs — which at the moment will consist only of ESPN 3D, although the company promises its goal is to offer a “wide range” of 3D content just like its current HD lineup (which it also charges an extra $10 to access.) Have U-verse but haven’t shelled out for a 3DTV, glasses, and this new channel? There’s still the Multiview app to look forward to, with four ESPN channels on screen at once and coverage in up to six different languages you won’t miss a single flop or injured star player during the entire tournament, we promise.
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