• No AFL, NRL or HD content on FOXTEL for Xbox 360

    Published on 21-05-10 at 01:34 PM AEST by
    rec
    Just a day after the FOXTEL for Xbox 360 announcement was made, we become privy to a heap of new details thanks to an interview with Microsoft's Andrew Jenkins over at AusGamers. And it's most disappointing. When asked if the service will provide IQ-like functionality, being the pausing and rewinding of live television, Jenkins responded explaining that there will indeed be live TV, but "won't have those features." Furthermore, Jenkins delivered a heavy blow regarding live TV to Australian sports fans...


    "AFL and NRL are currently not included because the digital rights are still locked up right now," but it was mentioned there may be a possibility of this when rights are available for purchase next year. Additionally, FOXTEL via your Xbox 360 currently has no partnerships with internet service providers for un-metered content, however this may not hurt as much as envisioned, as the service "won't include HD content".

    Pricing information remains a secret, but it's suggested the pricing structure and indeed content options will vary greatly from your traditional FOXTEL service, but are still likely to require a commitment to contract.

    Interview: Microsoft Talks Foxtel with AusGamers [AusGamers]

    Comments 11 Comments
    1. ResLo's Avatar
      ResLo - 21-05-10, 07:10 PM
      They cant be transmitting at anywhere near the required bitrate though for HD and I doubt it for for SD too.
    1. Knight Of Nih's Avatar
      Knight Of Nih - 21-05-10, 10:33 PM
      meh, time to swap to a ps3 i think.
      with ps3 is it easy to stream shit for your home pc or nas?
    1. paladin's Avatar
      paladin - 21-05-10, 10:38 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Knight Of Nih View Post
      meh, time to swap to a ps3 i think.
      with ps3 is it easy to stream shit for your home pc or nas?
      It's annoying and has a horrible interface. XBMC = the shit.
    1. rec's Avatar
      rec - 22-05-10, 12:20 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Knight Of Nih View Post
      meh, time to swap to a ps3 i think.
      with ps3 is it easy to stream shit for your home pc or nas?
      I tinkered using the Xbox 360 and PS3 as a media server/streamer for months with each console. Both will lead to no end of frustration unless you require the very bare essentials.

      Go invest in a media center and throw XBMC/Windows Media Center on there - it'll be the best investment you've made, probably ever. Was for me.
    1. Chycophy's Avatar
      Chycophy - 22-05-10, 02:06 PM
      I would have to burst your bubble there Rec - I would consider JAVA PS3 Media Server to be the best that is around that this works much better and faster than TVersity and a few others I have tried (and have tried on both the xbox360 and ps3).

      The way I have my set up for media streaming is as follows;

      All media (movies, music videos, music) on a PC running JAVA Ps3 Media Server with Wireless N,
      Wireless N modem / router
      PS3 connected via ethernet or wireless (internal wireless [54g])

      That setup plays everything just about known to man, though I cannot give exact formats for which it does not play, but I would think you should try it too.

      Though this set-up cannot do TV without the PlayTV device
    1. rec's Avatar
      rec - 22-05-10, 05:30 PM
      The point is that a fully fledged media centre is better, regardless.
    1. paladin's Avatar
      paladin - 22-05-10, 07:29 PM
      the problem is, the ps3 interface to video is garbage.
    1. Wrathlon's Avatar
      Wrathlon - 22-05-10, 07:49 PM
      I use Media Portal myself as it does TV, fantastic program.
    1. Harbinger's Avatar
      Harbinger - 22-05-10, 08:59 PM
      xbmc makes me happy in my pants.
    1. mepm's Avatar
      mepm - 22-05-10, 10:30 PM
      i've been using xbmc since it was called xbox media player all those years ago,
      still got it on my original xbox and pc.
      its awesome; really looking forward to the 360 version
    1. Bam Stroker's Avatar
      Bam Stroker - 23-05-10, 02:37 AM
      Hey man, don't stress. According to the ads on GU you can get a Macbook Pro 13" for $54.82 and HTC Desire for $22.06. Whatever Foxtel want to charge for their lame-ass version of psuedo-cable is peanuts!
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