MotoGP.com Video Pass 2013

[Kendog]

I'm a bit confused here. Is there a way of reverting to the standard player on the videos (e.g. the COTA MotoGP race) that come up with the new multi-screen player? And if so, what?

No, I haven't found any way to pick which player to use for a given video - you are stuck with what you get.

... unless Kendog knows something we dont???

While watching the multi screen player (with the shitty pauses etc) there was a message near the top of the screen that said something like "minimum 2mb connection required" Next to that message was a button that said 'Standard player'
The moment I selected 'Standard player', all the problems went away.
I will have a look during the weekend and see if it is still there.

[discodan]

While watching the multi screen player (with the shitty pauses etc) there was a message near the top of the screen that said something like "minimum 2mb connection required" Next to that message was a button that said 'Standard player'
The moment I selected 'Standard player', all the problems went away.
I will have a look during the weekend and see if it is still there.

Were you watching it live? I wonder if we could limit our connections when we start watching, switch to standard, and then unlimit the connection.

[Kendog]

Were you watching it live? I wonder if we could limit our connections when we start watching, switch to standard, and then unlimit the connection.

Yep, this was while watching live on Monday morning.
What connections are you talking about limiting?

[RobGassit]

Because I'm 8kms from the nearest exchange, and my broadband is using a tricycle to navigate the copper road, by the time it comes up my drive it's having an asthma attack and crawls in my front door on it's hands and knees begging for water and somewhere to lie down. I'm suffering all sorts of freezing and at best have a jumping picture. Sound is good but 2 seconds late. Have resorted to watching at work. Not likely to get the ultra fast bb here either. Can I fork out for a satellite feed? 4g?

[Kendog]

When I play the race now I only get the multi screen player, no option to select the standard player.

[cmoore]

same and i don't like it...I havn't paid for multiscreen so why do i get it?? it is annoying as the multiscreen doesn't have the same functions as the original screen

[steveyb]

Hi All

SKY have finally come clean and admitted they are not broadcasting the MotoGP races this year.

Below I’ve reprinted my sixth email on the subject sent last Sunday and SKY’s response (I’ve edited out some of the bullshit that inevitably accompanies emails from SKY!) :


To SKY:

It's clear that SKY will not be broadcasting the MotoGP motorcycle races this year.
The second GP will be on tonight, and the race does not appear on the electronic program on your website.
This bullshit you have been putting out about "still negotiating" has finally worn thin,
and it's clear that for me to watch the races live I am going to have to spend money on an external feed.
I'm sure you'll appreciate that to have to spend EVEN MORE money to receive my two-wheeled sport
goes totally against the grain. Most especially when I see some of the other sports you broadcast.
And of course anything on four wheels is an AUTOMATIC broadcast!!! Some with additional channels...
I AM NOT PLEASED!!




Their response:


Hello,


Thank you for your email.

SKY’s offer for MotoGP rights has not been accepted. We are disappointed not to be able to bring this event to SKY fans.

If we are valuing the MotoGP too low other free to air Broadcasters will jump on the opportunity to take this sport, just as Prime did with Motor GP a few years ago. MotoGP may be talking to other broadcasters, we are not privy to their discussions but as they have not accepted our offer that is our expectation.

Again, we are sorry for your disappointment, we too hoped for a better outcome, I hope the MotoGP will still be broadcast somewhere this season.

We will certainly advise all SKY customers if the current situation changes.

Please feel free to contact SKY Television Customer Services on 0800 759 759 for further information during weekdays 8am-10pm and weekends 8am-9pm. Alternatively, please respond via return email and we will endeavour to reply within 24 hours.

With kind regards,

SKY Online Support