November 28, 2006

Xbox Movies Download Service Now Live - Prices Too High!

Earlier this month, we told you about the Microsoft's plan to offer movies and TV shows for the Xbox Live service. Well, the service went live on November 22 and as we promised, we've found the pricing for you. According to Afterdawn.com:

High definition TV shows cost 240 ($3) Microsoft points, while the inferior standard definition media costs a whole lot less at 160 ($2) points. Movie prices vary from 240 to 480 ($6) points, standard definition "classic feature film" will cost you 240, high def classic 360 ($4.5), a new release film in SD 320 ($4), and at the top a brand new HD film 480 Microsoft points.
The movies have a 14-day "rent period", during which you have to watch it, however the movie has to be watched within 24 hours from the first time it is launched.

Ouch! That pricing is just too high for a rental. We're also annoyed that you have to buy points first instead of just buying the movie or show. Still, we like the ability to download movies with the Xbox Live Service and hopefully we'll see the prices dropped a little in the near future.

At AfterDawn.com

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