42244 4 3 econsultancy_xml <p>Microsoft currently has around 8m subscribers to Xbox Live worldwide, with the vast majority in Europe and North America, so there is a sizeable audience for its downloads. </p> <p>We have previously <a href="/blog/1545-why-the-xbox-isn-t-doomed-it-really-isn-t">argued</a> that, despite Microsoft making a loss on many of its consoles, and the much publicised 'red ring of death' issues, the Xbox will be a success in the long run. </p> <p>Microsoft has not only sold a games console, it has also provided an online-enabled set top box that is ready to deliver movies, music videos and more to millions of living rooms. </p> <p>Other existing contenders for dominance of integrated consumer TV / internet / phone / media services include BT, Sky, and Virgin. The mobile operators are also well-placed. Many observers expect Google to wade into the market at some stage, while Apple also has the potential to partner up and make a splash. Time will tell...</p> <p> <strong>Related stories:</strong> <br /> <a href="/blog/1973-microsoft-does-a-facebook-with-new-look-xbox-live">Microsoft 'does a Facebook' with new-look Xbox Live</a> <br /><a href="/blog/1732-microsoft-looks-to-bbc-for-xbox-content">Microsoft looks to BBC for Xbox content</a>   </p> <FormattedContent xmlns="http://www.e-consultancy.com/schema/formattedContent/"> <Paragraph>Microsoft currently has around 8m subscribers to Xbox Live worldwide, with the vast majority in Europe and North America, so there is a sizeable audience for its downloads. </Paragraph> <Paragraph>We have previously <Link URL="/blog/1545-why-the-xbox-isn-t-doomed-it-really-isn-t" Window="Self">argued</Link> that, despite Microsoft making a loss on many of its consoles, and the much publicised 'red ring of death' issues, the Xbox will be a success in the long run. </Paragraph> <Paragraph>Microsoft has not only sold a games console, it has also provided an online-enabled set top box that is ready to deliver movies, music videos and more to millions of living rooms. </Paragraph> <Paragraph>Other existing contenders for dominance of integrated consumer TV / internet / phone / media services include BT, Sky, and Virgin. The mobile operators are also well-placed. Many observers expect Google to wade into the market at some stage, while Apple also has the potential to partner up and make a splash. Time will tell...</Paragraph> <Paragraph> <Emphasis>Related stories:</Emphasis> <LineBreak /> <Link URL="/blog/1973-microsoft-does-a-facebook-with-new-look-xbox-live" Window="Self">Microsoft 'does a Facebook' with new-look Xbox Live</Link> <LineBreak /><Link URL="/blog/1732-microsoft-looks-to-bbc-for-xbox-content" Window="Self">Microsoft looks to BBC for Xbox content</Link>   </Paragraph> </FormattedContent> 2007-12-04T11:55:00+00:00 0 1 econsultancy_xml <p> <strong>The battle for the living room is hotting up, with Microsoft's plans to provide movies on-demand through Xbox Live.</strong> </p> <p>The service is set to launch in the UK next week, with launch titles including The Matrix, Harry Potter, and Ocean's Eleven. </p> <p>Xbox Live users can download movies for 250 Microsoft Points, which is equivalent to around £2 each, or pay more for high definition versions.</p> <FormattedContent xmlns="http://www.e-consultancy.com/schema/formattedContent/"> <Paragraph> <Emphasis>The battle for the living room is hotting up, with Microsoft's plans to provide movies on-demand through Xbox Live.</Emphasis> </Paragraph> <Paragraph>The service is set to launch in the UK next week, with launch titles including The Matrix, Harry Potter, and Ocean's Eleven. </Paragraph> <Paragraph>Xbox Live users can download movies for 250 Microsoft Points, which is equivalent to around £2 each, or pay more for high definition versions.</Paragraph> </FormattedContent> false 1998 <p>Econsultancy's <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/internet-statistics-compendium">Internet Statistics Compendium</a></strong> is a comprehensive compilation of web-related statistics and online market research with data, facts, charts and figures. A great time-saver when preparing for presentations and pitches.</p> <p>Econsultancy's <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/internet-statistics-compendium">Internet Statistics Compendium</a></strong> is a comprehensive compilation of web-related statistics and online market research with data, facts, charts and figures. A great time-saver when preparing for presentations and pitches.</p> 364701 Xbox Live adds movies on-demand in the UK false 2007-12-04T14:48:00+00:00 xbox-live-adds-movies-on-demand-in-the-uk 2009-04-30T06:48:06+01:00 2009-10-13T09:26:39+01:00 698