Amazon Prime Video available globally on Xbox One X and Xbox One

November 7, 2017 | David Farnor

Amazon Prime Video is now available globally on Xbox One X.

The new games console, which launches today, boasts 40 per cent more power than any other console, as Microsoft positions the latest addition to the Xbox family as … Read More

Microsoft shuts down Xbox Entertainment Studios

July 20, 2014 | David Farnor

Microsoft is closing Xbox Entertainment Studios, amid new streamlining plans that will see thousands of employees laid off.

The original content market has become crowded of late. While Netflix and Amazon continue to drive forward new online video projects, everyone … Read More

Xbox One and 360 users can now access VOD apps for free

June 4, 2014 | David Farnor

Xbox One and Xbox 360 users can now access media streaming apps, such as Netflix and Amazon Instant Video, without the need for a Live Gold Membership.

Use of VOD apps, including 4oD, was previously restricted to paying Live Gold … Read More

Here are all 12 shows Microsoft is working on for Xbox Originals

April 29, 2014 | David Farnor

The online streaming market competition continues to heat up this year – and original content is the weapon of choice.

Microsoft, you may recall, recently announced Humans, a sci-fi series produced by its Xbox Entertainment Studios as an Xbox … Read More

Xbox teams up with Channel 4 for original sci-fi TV show

April 7, 2014 | David Farnor

Microsoft has teamed up with Channel 4 to produce an original TV show which will premiere on the TV channel and console simultaneously.

The Netflix effect

The move sees Microsoft’s computer console compete with Netflix in an attempt to drive … Read More