Media
Xbox Live users who subscribe to BT Broadband will soon be able to watch a plethora of on-demand media after BT and Microsoft announced they have signed a deal that will bring content to millions of console owners.
An extensive library of downloadable movies, TV, music videos and 'near live' FA Premier League football matches is to become available "in the middle of 2008".
“We are pleased to partner with Microsoft to deliver a truly compelling connected entertainment experience to our customers,” said CEO of BT Vision Dan Marks. “For the first time consumers in the UK will be able to experience the advantages of an advanced TV service together with the benefits of next-generation gaming.
"Our aim is to provide BT Vision on multiple platforms — giving customers greater convenience, control and flexibility over what they watch, when they watch and how they watch TV. It also means that we are able to potentially expand our BT Vision customer base by tapping into the popularity of Xbox 360."
Enrique Rodriguez, corporate vice president of the Connected Television Division at Microsoft, added: "This is an exciting moment in home entertainment. Last year at CES, we announced Xbox 360 on Microsoft Mediaroom as a powerful platform capable of enabling new entertainment experiences for consumers, and we are pleased to team with BT to bring this service to market. Together we are enabling BT Vision customers to be the first in the world to enjoy this next-generation TV and gaming entertainment experience."
An extensive library of downloadable movies, TV, music videos and 'near live' FA Premier League football matches is to become available "in the middle of 2008".
“We are pleased to partner with Microsoft to deliver a truly compelling connected entertainment experience to our customers,” said CEO of BT Vision Dan Marks. “For the first time consumers in the UK will be able to experience the advantages of an advanced TV service together with the benefits of next-generation gaming.
"Our aim is to provide BT Vision on multiple platforms — giving customers greater convenience, control and flexibility over what they watch, when they watch and how they watch TV. It also means that we are able to potentially expand our BT Vision customer base by tapping into the popularity of Xbox 360."
Enrique Rodriguez, corporate vice president of the Connected Television Division at Microsoft, added: "This is an exciting moment in home entertainment. Last year at CES, we announced Xbox 360 on Microsoft Mediaroom as a powerful platform capable of enabling new entertainment experiences for consumers, and we are pleased to team with BT to bring this service to market. Together we are enabling BT Vision customers to be the first in the world to enjoy this next-generation TV and gaming entertainment experience."
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