Reach for the Sky with Xbox 360Wednesday, October 28th 2009 Sky's online TV service is available through the Xbox 360, but does it add up to good value for money? There was a time when games consoles were for just that: gaming. However, the market's big leaders Sony and Microsoft have worked hard to make their respective systems more like all-round entertainment devices.
Evidence of this can be seen through the announcement that digital TV provider Sky's online programming service is available through the Xbox 360.
In order to access the content, those with both a subscription to Sky and a Gold membership to Xbox Live can play content from through the Sky Player – which is already set to launch on IP Vision's Fetch TV soon - for free.
Those who are not signed up to Sky can get the service from £15 a month, while a special retail pack including a Live Gold membership and a Sky Sports subscription is being launched.
Neil Thompson, senior regional director of entertainment and devices for Microsoft, said: "It is clear that Xbox 360 is taking entertainment beyond the living room with unique social interactive entertainment experiences."
However, will this prove popular? The fact that people without a Sky subscription would have to buy both membership to the provider's platform and Xbox Live means there is a relatively major outlay to enjoy the service. Plus, people would need to ensure their broadband connection is up to it.
Do you reckon you would sign up to the service or is it destined to fail? Let us know your thoughts.
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