As we have discussed previously, it costs $119.95 for a one-year premium subscription to MLB.TV. However, this price does NOT include the $14.99 At Bat 2010 iPhone app. So if I want to watch my games online or via my PS3, I'm all set. But if I want to watch games on my iPhone, I need to fork up another fifteen bucks. Ridiculous.
Here is the email I just received:
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The nerve of MLB to...
- Charge an additional $14.99 on top of the $100 (regular subscription) or $120 (premium subscription) fee that they already charge for MLB.TV.
- Continue selling the At Bat 2010 app for the full $14.99 with only a third of the season left.
- Forcing consumers to purchase a new At Bat app every season instead of offering free yearly software updates. At $14.99 per year, that could really add up in the long run.
Bottom line? Charging $14.99 to people who have already paid $100 or $120 for a subscription to MLB.TV is a really fast way to lose customers.
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I think what is most hilarious about this article is that i knew it had to be written by Jay cause none of the other NYaT writers would ever use the term "grinds my gears"
ReplyDeleteHigh comedy
The worst part is that I wanted to play the audio on my Blackberry Curve...so I forked over $15 since it wasn't included in my MLB.tv "premium" subscription. Then I upgraded to the Blackberry Bold and suddenly "Gameday Audio" wasn't "compatible" with the Bold. So I had to fork over another $15 for MLB at Bat (which doesn't even include live video!). Nevermind if I want to get At Bat for my iPod Touch. Or the updates.
ReplyDeleteJay, you're right, it is ridiculous and it "grinds my gears" as well