Posted: 16th Jul, 2004 By: MarkJ
Telewest Broadband has launched a new online console gaming pack for X-Box and PS2 owners. The pack itself includes all you need to get your console connected to the hi-speed Internet and into multiplayer:
Telewest Broadband launches the complete online console gaming pack
Initially costing just £30 with a £5 monthly subscription charge*, the pack includes:
Xbox Live pack
* Free installation to blueyonder broadband internet and free cable modem
* 12-month subscription to Xbox Live with headset
* blueyonder dual connector and second IP address
* Project Gotham Racing 2
PS2 pack
* Free installation to blueyonder broadband internet and free cable modem
* PS2 network adapter
* blueyonder dual connector and second IP address
* Hardware Online Arena
The dual connector and second IP address provide a hassle-free connection via a router and ethernet cable and allows gamers to use their console and PC at the same time.
Consumers could save a whopping £115 with the bundle and they can also hook-up to their choice of 750k, 1.5Mb or 3Mb blueyonder broadband internet connection with prices starting from £25 a month.
Chad Raube, director of internet services at Telewest Broadband, said: "We're de-mystifying online gaming and opening up a whole new world, where you can play your mate in York or a total stranger in New York - whatever takes your fancy.
"Not only is this the most practical and hassle-free way of hooking up your console online, but now gamers can use broadband to take their console beyond its traditional limits."
You can find out more about the blueyonder console gaming pack at http://www.telewest.co.uk/onlinegaming