US operator Verizon is bringing its digital TV service to Microsoft's Xbox gaming console. Customers who subscribe to both Fios TV and internet service and are also Xbox Live Gold members will be able to watch live Fios channels over the Xbox 360 Entertainment System. They can also use the Xbox's Kinect device for voice and gesture commands to control the TV service. New customers who sign up online for Fios TV service can get a special offer that includes triple-play service with TV, 35/35 Mbps internet service and Verizon voice service starting at USD 89.99 a month. In addition, the offer includes a 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership and the 'Xbox Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary' game. The discounted offer is available through 21 January. Fios TV customers will have access to an app on their Xbox consoles, which will become available for download next month. Once customers download the app on their console, they can begin watching live streaming Fios TV channels, without the need to pay for another set-top box. Initially, 26 Fios TV channels will be available, depending on the customer's TV package. As part of the offer, Verizon has partnered with leading gaming network Machinima to sponsor the Gamers' Choice Award. The award is given out at an annual event honoring the top game titles. Consumers can vote for their favorite game of the year through Facebook or Twitter, which also qualifies as entry into a sweepstakes that includes a grand prize of two years of Verizon Fios triple-play service, a multi-room DVR, a Microsoft Kinect and 40,000 Microsoft points. Daily prizes of 4,000 Microsoft gaming points will be awarded to five winners per day, from 29 November to 08 December.
