ESPN+ needs all-star programming before I’d consider it again
The all-in-one layout of the ESPN app continues with the addition of ESPN+. Its latest service doesn’t have a standalone app. ESPN+ joins an app that already tracks scores, serves highlights, streams podcasts, and more.
Once you’ve signed up or logged in, you’ll see ESPN+ has its own hub under the Watch tab. Go there, and now you’re able to access thousands of live events as well as on-demand shows and films in an instant. By the way, the ESPN app is also for those with a cable subscription. ESPN wasn’t kidding around when it dropped WatchESPN for the ESPN app a few years ago.
The ESPN app displays a rundown of the full schedule for any given day, but you’re able to venture off and go find a studio show or 30 for 30 to watch.
ESPN+ appears to be average on supported devices out of the gate. You can use the service if you have iOS, Apple TV, Android, Android TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Fire Tablet, Roku, or a web browser.
The ESPN app for video game consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One hasn’t been updated for ESPN+ yet, but at least the list of support devices includes the heavy hitters.
Regarding the user interface, there’s really nothing to knock. ESPN knows how to make gorgeous apps, and I used the Android, Android TV, and web apps. None made me frustrated, but it’s tricky to remember that ESPN+ doesn’t include the full slate of ESPN and its sister channels.
ESPN should have more devices brought into the rotation this summer. Along with that, more programming should be added as well.
Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/2018/06/07/espn-plus-review-weak-programming-schedule-sports-streaming/