Telewest tries to woo gamers with online gaming packs


16 July 2004 15:09 GMT / By Stuart Miles

Telewest Broadband has launched what it believes is the complete online console gaming pack for Xbox or PS2 owners. The service which comes with a £30 set up fee and £5 a month subscription charge.

Xbox owners will get free installation to blueyonder broadband internet and a free cable modem, 12-month subscription to Xbox Live with headset, blueyonder dual connector and second IP address and Project Gotham Racing 2 to get them started.

PS2 owners will get free installation to blueyonder broadband internet and free cable modem, a PS2 network adapter, blueyonder dual connector and second IP address and Hardware Online Arena.

The dual connector and second IP address provide connection via a router and ethernet cable and allows gamers to connect to the internet with their console and PC at the same time.
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