I know I mentioned this already but it deserves its own highlight so to speak. Major Nelson just revealed the news and the Xbox Live Video Marketplace is now officially live! I know you want the pricing details and I’ll post them now but be sure to hit up Elle’s look into the Video Marketplace which tells you some much needed information concerning Usage Rights etc.
Pricing Summary
TV Content Standard - 160 Microsoft Points
TV Content HD - 240 Microsoft Points
Library Movies Standard - 240 Microsoft Points
Library Movies HD - 360 Microsoft Points
New Movies Standard - 320 Microsoft Points
New Movies HD - 480 Microsoft Points
*After purchasing a high definition TV show or movie, gamers can download the standard definition version at no additional charge.
How do I get to Video Marketplace?
To access Video Marketplace, sign in to Xbox Live, then:
On the Media blade, select Video Marketplace, or
On the Xbox Live blade, select Xbox Live Marketplace, Media and Entertainment.
Do I have to wait for my download to complete before watching it?
No. You can start watching some videos before they have finished downloading. After starting a video download, watch for a notification that says the video is ready to play, then press the Xbox Guide button on your controller. If you miss the notification, select your partially downloaded video from your active download list or from the video area on the Media blade. Fast forward, reverse, and skip can’t be used until the video has finished downloading. All playback commands are supported after the content has been completely downloaded.
Usage Rights
You can download two kinds of content from Video Marketplace: Purchase and rental. What is now called purchase is pretty much what you’re already used to. You download the video and you can view it on your console with any profile. In addition, you can download and view any video on another console as long as you’re signed in to Xbox Live®with the profile you originally downloaded it with. Most of the time you’ll see a “does not expire” tag when you check the info for this kind of video.
FAQs on the new Video Marketplace are already up within the community. I’ve been waiting for this. I hope the HD movie selection is good!
November 22nd, 2006 at 8:55 am
Deacon, when you turned your 360 on today did any update occur? If so I will bypass for now given the problems I had with the Fall update.
November 22nd, 2006 at 8:55 am
nope it shouldn’t require any update..but i recommend doing it dude. things can always be fixed as was the case with your previous issues….go for it.
November 22nd, 2006 at 8:59 am
OK, if it asks I’ll do it when I’m finished playing tonight since I’ll be away until Saturday anyway. lol
I just don’t feel like having MS deny the problem then magically and quietly fix it after 3 days.
November 22nd, 2006 at 10:10 am
so how many points is in a dollar
November 22nd, 2006 at 10:21 am
no idea on that lol you can use some division and probably come up with it if it’s really important. but it’s only a few bucks. 480 points is about $6
November 22nd, 2006 at 10:31 am
80 points is a dollar.
November 22nd, 2006 at 10:49 am
cool so standard tv shows are 2 and hd are 3 bucks and you get to keep them? if thats the case thats awesome!
November 22nd, 2006 at 12:51 pm
Sorry Kyle, you are only paying for a limited time rental.
…your 20GB HDD couldn’t afford to save an HD movie anyway.
November 22nd, 2006 at 1:40 pm
so we only rent the shows? well im probaly not going to use this then
November 22nd, 2006 at 1:48 pm
that’s not true Kyle. you guys should read the links i post about this stuff lol
i edited the original post to include some usage information. you have two kinds of download options Kyle…both purchase and rental.