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Xbox One Announces Sling TV App, Backed by DISH

Time: 19:34 EST/00:34 GMT | News Source: Softpedia | Posted By: Erick Cordero

The team at Microsoft in charge of the Xbox One home console announces that it is entering a partnership with the new Sling TV service, which is backed by DISH, in order to introduce a new application for the platform which will deliver a wealth of television and video-on-demand content. The official announcement on the Xbox Wire states that gamers will be able to get access to a variety of channels that include ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and more and all will be offered for 20 dollars a month (16 Euro).

Launch date for the Sling TV app on the Xbox One is planned for the coming weeks and there are no other fees associated with it.