"The entire year the audio has been a split second ahead of the video on half of the Amazon games we've watched. The three-pointer's halfway toward the basket. It's like, 'BANG! It's good!' And you hear the crowd, and it's, like, the ball hasn't even gone in yet. How have we not figured this out yet? You guys, [Amazon], have 8 kajillion dollars."
"Broadcast channels have also experienced technical difficulties during live events. However, streaming services' problems face extra scrutiny as streaming providers are aggressively gaining exclusive rights to sporting and other live events."
Prime Video has faced criticism for technical difficulties during live sports streaming, particularly with audio syncing issues. Viewers have reported that audio often precedes video, leading to confusion during key moments. This problem has persisted since the service's 2022 debut of Thursday Night Football. Despite significant financial resources, Prime Video struggles to provide a reliable streaming experience. As streaming services gain exclusive rights to live events, their technical shortcomings are under increased scrutiny, impacting viewer satisfaction and engagement.
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