Microsoft is introducing Xbox Music, a service that allows users to stream custom-created playlists for free, subscribe to the music or download-to-own songs. The service will be powered by the cloud and it integrates across tablet, PC, phone and TV. Users can access songs for free on Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets and PCs. In addition, users can also get an Xbox Music Pass for ad-free, unlimited playback of track in subscription catalogue across tablet, PC, phone and Xbox 3601 for USD 9.99 per month. The Xbox Music Store is a MP3 marketplace, wherein users can purchase a single track or album on Windows 8 or Windows RT tablet or PC and Windows Phone 8.
Xbox Music will become available on other platforms in the coming year. For Xbox Music Pass subscribers, users can create a playlist on Windows 8 or Windows RT tablet and see it automatically appear on Xbox 360 or Windows Phone 8. Xbox Music launches with a global catalogue on par with iTunes, offering 30 million tracks. It will be available on all Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets and PCs and on Windows Phone 8 smartphones, and it will be part of the 2012 console update for Xbox 360. Free streaming on Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets and PCs launches 26 October in 15 markets worldwide. Xbox Music Pass will be available for Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8 in 22 markets worldwide; it will begin rolling out on 16 October on Xbox 360 in the same markets. Xbox Music Store will also be accessible on Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8 in 22 markets worldwide as devices become available. Xbox Music begins rolling out around the world on Xbox 360 and late October on Windows 8 and Windows RT PCs and tablets and on mobile phones, starting with Windows Phone 8 at launch and additional platforms later.
Xbox Music will become available on other platforms in the coming year. For Xbox Music Pass subscribers, users can create a playlist on Windows 8 or Windows RT tablet and see it automatically appear on Xbox 360 or Windows Phone 8. Xbox Music launches with a global catalogue on par with iTunes, offering 30 million tracks. It will be available on all Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets and PCs and on Windows Phone 8 smartphones, and it will be part of the 2012 console update for Xbox 360. Free streaming on Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets and PCs launches 26 October in 15 markets worldwide. Xbox Music Pass will be available for Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8 in 22 markets worldwide; it will begin rolling out on 16 October on Xbox 360 in the same markets. Xbox Music Store will also be accessible on Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8 in 22 markets worldwide as devices become available. Xbox Music begins rolling out around the world on Xbox 360 and late October on Windows 8 and Windows RT PCs and tablets and on mobile phones, starting with Windows Phone 8 at launch and additional platforms later.
