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Rumors abound that another tier of Xbox Live will add subscription TV service.
Winrumors is reporting that an anonymous source has brought them news of some big changes on the way to Xbox Live. Specifically, Microsoft's E3 press conference is said to have an announcement regarding the new Xbox Live Diamond service, which will add IPTV services to Xbox Live users.
According to the report, as of yesterday the deal was still being negotiated, so some of the key features might not be ready to announce by Monday's briefing.
Xbox Live Diamond was also a previous program Microsoft introduced to its users in 2005. The card primarily offered retail discounts at various retailers, and the program is no longer active.
Rumors have abounded for months regarding Xbox Live's IPTV service.
If the rumor is accurate, we'll see Xbox Live Diamond launching this November.
Winrumors is reporting that an anonymous source has brought them news of some big changes on the way to Xbox Live. Specifically, Microsoft's E3 press conference is said to have an announcement regarding the new Xbox Live Diamond service, which will add IPTV services to Xbox Live users.
According to the report, as of yesterday the deal was still being negotiated, so some of the key features might not be ready to announce by Monday's briefing.
Xbox Live Diamond was also a previous program Microsoft introduced to its users in 2005. The card primarily offered retail discounts at various retailers, and the program is no longer active.
Rumors have abounded for months regarding Xbox Live's IPTV service.
If the rumor is accurate, we'll see Xbox Live Diamond launching this November.
hmm,and maybe Kotaku
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Microsoft will reveal an Xbox Live subscription TV service at E3 on Monday, or so the rumor goes.
WinRumors got the ball rolling on this one yesterday afternoon, citing unidentified sources familiar with the plans. But Xbox Live "Diamond," an IPTV service, has been chewed over by insiders for a few months. GameSpot notes that Reuters reported, six months ago, that Microsoft had designs of becoming a "virtual cable operator," through the Xbox 360. Of course, this would all come as an additional monthly fee atop Xbox Live Gold's $59.99 annual subscription.
WinRumors said Microsoft is still in the process of nailing down agreements, so certain demonstrations and details may be held back from the Monday presser. I suppose that means the whole thing could be held back, too, who knows. Asked for comment, Microsoft told GameSpot the usual no-comment on rumors and speculation.
WinRumors got the ball rolling on this one yesterday afternoon, citing unidentified sources familiar with the plans. But Xbox Live "Diamond," an IPTV service, has been chewed over by insiders for a few months. GameSpot notes that Reuters reported, six months ago, that Microsoft had designs of becoming a "virtual cable operator," through the Xbox 360. Of course, this would all come as an additional monthly fee atop Xbox Live Gold's $59.99 annual subscription.
WinRumors said Microsoft is still in the process of nailing down agreements, so certain demonstrations and details may be held back from the Monday presser. I suppose that means the whole thing could be held back, too, who knows. Asked for comment, Microsoft told GameSpot the usual no-comment on rumors and speculation.
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