Comcast offering Wii’s with 2 year agreement and subscription to “Triple Play”

July 29, 2008 – 1:44 am – No Comment

According to a press release put out today, Comcast has teamed up with Nintendo to offer the popular Wii console system to new subscribers to the “Triple Play” package. The triple play package includes digital cable, high speed cable internet, and digital telephone.

It sounds great, it really does. I have had cable TV and internet for almost 5 years where I live. I do not have Comcast though…this is where it becomes a poor choice. Many people have had a lot of problems with Comcast. Readers of the blog The Consumerist have voiced their opinion about Comcast and it was voted the #2 “Worst Company in America 2008″ only losing to Countrywide Home Loans…one of the largest players in the mortgage crisis. Comcast has a history of spotty internet and phone and over-charging on monthly bills.

Another trick is that at the bottom of the press release is where it says Triple Play package availability and offers vary by market. Total number of Wii systems is limited. With Comcast’s history, many people will still be hesitant to buy into the program, even with the enticing offer.