Sling Media launches a new SlingPlayer that works now with Microsoft's latest mobile operating system: Windows Mobile 6.

SlingPlayer Mobile gives Slingbox owners the ability to watch and control their home TV from a network-enabled Windows Mobile powered device.

The SlingPlayer Mobile is now compatible with devices that run Windows Mobile 6 Standard and Professional editions, Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. SlingPlayer Mobile is available for U.S. customers from Sling Media’s web site.The retail price of the application is $29.99.

SlingPlayer Mobile is available for Canadian customers at this page. The retail price is $34.99 CAD. SlingPlayer Mobile is available for UK customers at this page and can be purchased for £19.99 GBP, including VAT. A localized Japanese version will be available in the weeks to come from Sling Media’s web site. All versions of SlingPlayer Mobile include a 30 day free trial.

Customers who have already purchased SlingPlayer Mobile and are upgrading to Windows Mobile 6 need to request a new registration key from Sling Media after upgrading from Windows Mobile 5 to Windows Mobile 6.