WatchESPN lands on Xbox Live with split screen viewing and more

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/11/watchespn-xbox-360.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/19/watchespn-xbox-live-launch/)Gamers yearning for the promise of more than just ESPN 3 (http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/espn3-comes-exclusively-to-xbox-360/) on the Xbox 360 have finally gotten what they've been waiting for (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/xbox-360-video-gets-35-new-content-providers/). As of today, WatchESPN (http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/10/watchespn-android-comcast/) has landed for Xbox Live Gold Members, packinglive network programming through channels including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3 and ESPN Goal Line / Buzzer Beater. In order to take advantage of the app on Ballmer and Co.'s gaming box, you'll need service from a cable provider (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/04/cablevision-deal-with-the-walt-disney-company/) that offers WatchESPN. Those who're content with only ESPN 3 will still just need an Xbox Live Gold subscription and an internet connection from an "affiliated provider." Along with live content, the app also brings split screen channel viewing, game reminders, a personalized "My Sports" section and more. According to Microsoft's Major Nelson, an Xbox SmartGlass (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/23/xbox-smartglass-nba-game-time/) companion experience for ESPN, NBA and SportsPicks will be available come December. For those eager to spend some quality time with Sports Center and Mike an Mike in the Morning, look out below for more details in the press release.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/19/watchespn-xbox-live-launch/