Originally Posted by
Mac4Lyfe
I do all the time. It's a very cheap form of entertainment. I use to have season NFL/NBA and NCAAF tickets but I've let them all go for the comfort of my man cave. There is nothing like unlimited drinks, BBQ, barcalounger, ideal temperature, big screen, instant replay, DVR experience. My main screen is 170" with four 50" tv's, 2 on each side. 5 screens that can all be PIP for a total of 10 different channels. I'll normally watch the fight on the main screen with a couple screens delayed a few seconds and the other TV's watching any other sports. Most PPV's cost less than a night at the movies. Why would I want the hassle of trying to find a shitty feed just to save a few dollars? Sure, I can find good streams in high def, but they don't come close to the clarity and the DVR control. Have you ever tried to stream a feed from a projector? It looks like shit. Why would I spend thousands on a theater system only to be cheap by streaming a crappy feed???
I use to go to all the fights and most sporting events but I've saved a ton of money by staying home. The least I can do is at least order it and not be bothered with chasing streams. Most people don't know but you can negotiate a lot of PPV's with comcast and DTV, especially if you are a long term customer. Just call them.
If you are a gambler, why wouldn't you pay extra for gameday, NFL Sunday ticket, NBA league pass, MLB, Pac12, Longhorn network, etc. They are much cheaper than going, makes it easier to cap teams and a better experience especially for me of just chilling, avoiding the long lines, weather, etc. I can watch multiple games, gamble at my leisure. Ain't it great? Now, I completely understand people that can't afford it but if you can, why not support what you like to watch? I like UFC and boxing and will support them by spending my money. Everyone chooses what is important to them and how much entertainment is worth. I just took the kids to Benihana for lunch. That bill was much more than the fight tonight.