Xbox One Streaming Video Apps Announced
Posted on April 10, 2014 at 9:47 am
Just yesterday, Sony revealed all the video streaming apps so we can launch with the PlayStation 4 next week. The list includes major brands which include Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant.
Today, Microsoft has countered with its own list of streaming video apps so that it will be coming to the Xbox One. Microsoft wasn’t explicit in saying that the announced apps would be available at launch. Instead, the corporate declared them the “first wave” of apps coming between launch day of November 22 and spring 2014.
Given Microsoft’s early positioning of the Xbox One as an all-around entertainment device, it isn’t surprising that the Xbox One may have more video streaming apps than the PlayStation 4. In reality, the quote accompanying today’s app announcement shows that Microsoft remains very devoted to making the Xbox one an “all-in-one” front room solution:
“We got down to make Xbox One the all-in-one games and entertainment hub on your home. The only system that gives the most efficient games next to the right entertainment experiences and apps,” said Marc Whitten, Xbox chief product officer. “Along with offering a stellar app portfolio from around the globe, Xbox One takes the next move by offering them in a fashion it truly is seamless and straightforward to apply.”
Like the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One within the U.S. could have the entire major video streaming services day-one, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant, VUDU, Crackle, and Redbox Instant. Where the PS4 has the NBA and NHL, the Xbox could have an NFL streaming app, ESPN, and Univision Deportes.
In addition to these services, the Xbox One can have a wide range of niche streaming apps. CWTV, FOX NOW, FVNOW, Machinima, MUZU TV, Target Ticket, TED, Verizon FiOS, and Twitch will all have their very own apps at the new console. HBO GO was also listed, but is labeled as “coming soon,” implying that it may well miss this “first wave” of apps.
Also, in case watching TV is just too boring, Microsoft has expanded its gaming achievements to the area of video. Xbox One owners can now “achieve badges or rewards for the media they consume.”
Other countries where the Xbox One will launch before next summer even have their very own list of obtainable apps. The united kingdom, as an example, could have options including 4oD, blinkbox, and insist 5. The total list for every country is also seen on Microsoft’s announcement page.
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