Andre Yoskowitz
15 Jul 2008 1:40
Microsoft has announced that it has struck two new deals in an effort to bring more media to their Xbox 360 console.
The first deal is with rental giant Netflix and will allow subscribers with an Xbox Live Gold membership to watch movies online for free. The Netflix feature should be part of a complete overhaul of the Xbox 360 interface which is expected in the fall.
The redesign will use a Cover-Flow-like interface that will allow for visual browsing instead of text. There will also be the addition of a "Primetime" channel "for live events and personalized avatars that can be integrated into games."
The second deal is with NBC-Universal and will add the studio's catalog to the Xbox Video Marketplace for rentals and downloads in both SD and HD. There will also be NBC's TV shows available. NBC programming is already available in the Zune Marketplace.