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Microsoft dates Sky on Xbox Live

UPDATED: October 27th launch for IPTV service on Xbox 360; Prices and channels to follow

Microsoft’s Xbox community manager for Europe Graeme Boyd, otherwise known as AceyBongos, has revealed that Sky’s long-awaited Xbox 360 functionality will go live on October 27th.

In a Tweet just a few moments ago, Boyd stated: “October 27 – that’s the date when you’ll be able to watch TV from Sky on your Xbox 360. Channel line-up and pricing to come at launch.”

It is expected that only existing Sky subscribers will be able to access the service, though the chance remains that non-Sky customers will be able to join in the fun for a fee.

UPDATE: Wonderwallweb claims to have details of a retail bundle heading to shelves on October 27th (pictured). It contains one month's access to the Sky 360 player, three month's subscription to Xbox Live and a media remote – but no Xbox 360 console.

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posted by Dimpoc Oct 14, 2009 at 5:01 pm
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Dimpoc

It is a good feature to support but if the ondemand on sky's website is anything to go by it will probably be more cost effective to buy a sky subscrition than use this service without one. So not sure how usful it would be. On the other hand if it is priced sensibly then bring it on!

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microsoft are cheap

posted by bobman Oct 14, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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bobman

What is the point of exsisting sky users getting sky on there xbox when they have it on there TV. I dont realy know why we spend £40 a year for xbox live when they dont give us much

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This isn't quite right

posted by ObsessedMikey Oct 14, 2009 at 5:08 pm
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ObsessedMikey

Actually, Sky on 360 won't be just for exsiting Sky subscribers, as already confirmed by Microsoft. The service will be available to those who are subscribers, but you may also use the service as pay-per-view for programmes you wish to watch. Of course, you can also subscribe to the service just on 360 too.

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Free Multiroom??

posted by Rich Oct 14, 2009 at 5:12 pm
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Rich

I suspect this is designed for people who want multi-room or some sort of Sky+. If you have a 2 bed house, and sky down stairs, and your 360 upstairs, this is ideal... if its free.
Even so, if a one off payment of about £20 is marked up, then again, teenagers with 360's in their bedroom would benefit.

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Sky

posted by Mikeyd Oct 14, 2009 at 5:17 pm
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Mikeyd

I'd love to do PPV Sky on my 360. Being a non-sub of Sky, I'd occasionally like to watch the footie at home! :)

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Sky

posted by Miter Oct 14, 2009 at 9:49 pm
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Miter

I'd rather have the BBC iPlayer on the Xbox personally.

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iPlayer

posted by Stuart Oct 14, 2009 at 11:10 pm
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Stuart

Yeah iPlayer on the xbox would be amazing - why on earth haven't they pushed ahead with it beats me (PS3 has it apparently!)

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I wonder...

posted by House Oct 15, 2009 at 8:19 am
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House

If in the future you'll be able to record TV show's from Sky like PlayTV on the PS3? That would be a great feature.

@Stuart Your right the PS3 does have the iPlayer, it's nothing special to be honest but it does work well.

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iPlayer on PS3

posted by Rich Oct 15, 2009 at 9:08 am
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Rich

Yeah, the PS3 has bbc i player on it.
Its useful as most people nowadays have bigger tv's than laptops or desktop monitors. So you dont have to squint.
Very good quality for flash over a large screen

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PS3 iPlayer

posted by Ruffle Oct 15, 2009 at 9:27 am
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Yeah, it's not really an app, it's a link that directs you through to the browser, although it loads into what looks like a full screen app.

It works quite well, even on my rubbish wireless, quality on the 32" scren isn't the best, but it's workable.

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BBC?

posted by Skyman. Oct 15, 2009 at 9:43 am
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Skyman.

I'd rather have Sky.

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SKy

posted by jake Oct 26, 2009 at 10:52 pm
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jake

its gonna be awsome dunno what every one is complaining about??

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Xbox

posted by Chelsee Oct 27, 2009 at 7:10 pm
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Chelsee

I ant even got the update yet :'(

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sky and xbox

posted by Cal Oct 27, 2009 at 9:49 pm
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Cal

Apparently Sky was on 2 day on the xbox and then later on it was took off due to some technical difficulties they had with it, so i was just wondering if anybody had an idea when they are going to upload it again? thanks.

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Sky

posted by Craig Oct 28, 2009 at 3:35 pm
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Craig

Itt says that it would be avalible today but i cant seem to find it?

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sky and xbox

posted by Cal Oct 28, 2009 at 5:02 pm
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Cal

Well i checked this morning on my xbox, it had an update what was quite big and i thought it would be sky cause it took like 10mins, then when i had a look....i couldnt seem to find it, so hopefully it will be on later 2day

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Sky

posted by Craig Oct 28, 2009 at 5:15 pm
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Craig

Has anyone heard anything about it because someone on my friends list has it?

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