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Sky Go Extra Package Xbox One



Sky is changing streaming app Sky Go on console - and making it more expensive in the process.

In order to use the Sky Go app, currently available on Xbox 360 and due out on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 later this year, you'll need a Sky Go Extra subscription. This costs £5 a month.

Sky Go vs Sky Go Extra. Sky also has an upgraded version of Sky Go called Sky Go Extra. With Sky Go Extra, you can download programmes to watch offline on up to four devices, including games consoles. Sky Go on Xbox One X. On even though it's included in our Q multiroom package but he would. Xbone has been one of my Sky Go Extra devices for 18 months now.

Sky Go Extra – what it is exactly? Basically, Go Extra is an enhanced feature of Go. It is the first mobile TV subscription service in the UK that allows users to download content for offline watching. Jun 19, 2020 Xbox One/Xbox 360. On either Xbox, you have to have Sky Go Extra, or you won't be able to watch anything. On the Xbox 360, install the Sky TV app from the Video Marketplace. The Sky app (not called Sky Go for some reason) is available on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. To help others who might be reading this - and to avoid igniting a tedious 'my console's better than your console' discussion - I'll cover both. But first, one crucial point: You'll need Sky Go Extra to watch on console.

The change kicks in on 29th July, from when new customers will need a Sky Go Extra subscription. Sky told Eurogamer that in time existing customers will require Sky Go Extra to watch on their Xbox 360, although it said it will be making various introductory offers, one of which starts at £2.50 a month then goes up to £5, available.

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Sky is currently writing to affected customers to update them.

Sky Go Extra gets you access to the streaming service on four devices and gives you the option to watch offline. If you're a Multiscreen (formerly Multiroom) customer this is included as part of your subscription.

A Sky spokesperson told Eurogamer:

'Sky Go and Sky Go Extra mean our customers can watch their favourite Sky content on a broad range of devices, wherever they are. We will be making some changes to the way in which console users access Sky Go, and we will be writing to any customers who this affects over the coming weeks to update them.'

Sky Go users have already expressed their anger at the decision.

CraigUKGamer, who was sent a letter about the switch by Sky, said he was annoyed and disgruntled by the move.

'I think it is absolutely disgusting that as an Xbox owner I feel I am being penalised for having this app and using it,' he wrote on the Sky forum.

'This also isn't the case if I wish to watch Sky Go on a mobile phone, a tablet or a computer... so why not the Xbox???? Anything to do with Microsoft changing their policy where you don't need Xbox Live Gold to access the various TV related apps???

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'Behaviour like this, them changing how they do things, at the cost of the customer could easily lead me to cancelling my Sky account entirely in the future.'

Sky said it had invested in Sky Go to add over 20 new channels, including ITV Encore and MTV, and it now totalled over 60 channels.


If you’ve just bagged yourself one of the best Sky TV deals currently available, you’ll have access to a wide range of TV shows and movies. While you may primarily access these via your Sky box, the service Sky Go allows you to watch channels and on-demand content through additional devices, including Sky on on Xbox.

As well as laptops, phones, tablets, and gaming consoles, this includes both Sky Go on PS4 and Xbox consoles. If you want to access Sky Go on Xbox, our guide will tell you everything that you need to know.

How Do I Get Sky Go Extra On My Xbox

Is Sky Go on Xbox yet?

Yes, it is possible to access Sky Go on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles, using an app called TV from Sky. However, there are a few things that you need in addition to the console and a Sky subscription.

Your Sky account must have Sky Go Extra. This is included with the Sky Mobile, Sky Multiscreen, Sky Q experience, and Ultimate on Demand packages. Alternatively, it can be added to your account for an additional cost. You also need at least 250MB available space on your console’s hard drive.

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How to install Sky Go on Xbox

First, make sure that you are signed into Xbox Live.

Then, from your Xbox console’s dashboard, press the middle button and scroll down to Store.

Within the store, select the Apps section on the left, and find the TV from Sky app in the list or use the search function to search for TV from Sky.

The app has the Sky logo as its image. It’s free to download, so just click through to download it.

Once the download has finished, you can launch the TV from Sky app from the My Games & Apps section of your Xbox dashboard.

This might be the perfect opportunity to head to the Sky website to sign up for an exceptional package if you haven’t done so already.

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The first time that you open it, you will have to sign in with your Sky iD.

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Once you’ve done this, you can start streaming Sky content on your Xbox.

What can I watch on Sky Go with Xbox?

The content that you have access to via Sky Go on Xbox consoles depends on your Sky subscription package. Over 70 TV channels are available to watch live over Sky Go, as long as they are part of your subscription, and on-demand shows from these channels are also available to stream.

Sky’s main entertainment channel is Sky Atlantic. This is included in all Sky packages, so its shows are available to all Sky Go users. Recent Sky Atlantic series worth checking out include Billie Piper’s dark comedy, I Hate Suzie, and the modern crime drama, Gangs of London. You can also watch Euphoria, as well as the critically acclaimed Chernobyl

You can also access sports coverage if your package includes Sky Sports, a wide library of films if it includes Sky Cinema, and all seasons of acclaimed shows like Game of Thrones and The Wire if it includes Sky Box Sets.

What other streaming services are available on Xbox?

Besides Sky Go, several other streaming services are available on Xbox consoles, including:

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What other devices can I watch Sky Go on?

Other devices on which you can access Sky Go include:

  • PCs running Windows 7 or above
  • Macs running OS X 1.9 or above
  • PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
  • Android devices running Android 4.4 or above
  • iOS devices: iPhone 4 and above, iPod touch (5th and 6th generation), and iPad 2 or above
  • Amazon Fire tablets running Fire OS 4.3.3 or above

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