Xbox 360 BBC iPlayer launch delayed indefinitely

[Xecuter]

From telegraph.co.uk:

According to sources close to the BBC's Future Media and Technology department, a deal between the two parties has still been unable to be reached because Microsoft's strategy of charging for all content on its Xbox Live platform is incompatible with the BBC's public service remit.

"Microsoft only wants to offer its users access to platforms it can charge for as this is the model it is pursuing. It wants to ensure that only those paying for Xbox Live Gold accounts can access its additional content services and even then there is usually a charge on top to get access to those. For example, to access the Sky Player on Xbox, you have to pay for a Gold subscription as well as a Sky subscription," explained one of the sources close to the BBC.

"This does not fit with the BBC's model and Microsoft will not budge at the moment. It is really frustrating for those involved on the BBC side who want to make sure iPlayer is rolled out on as many popular entertainment platforms as possible," they added.

Full Story: telegraph.co.uk

 

[GetNoshedUp]

typical M$!

 

[Goldensavage]

The problem is, i don't think they have anything like it in the US. Every Tv Company is Money orientated, and the thought that the BBC has a policy to provide a unbiased service, because it is paid by the taxpayer, Is Alien to them.

Stick to your Guns BBC, You should be able to watch it on Silver in UK where we already pay our TV License.

 

[GetNoshedUp]

Exactly! bbc iplayer is great and its free coz we already pay for tv licensing!

Oh brainwave! make something UK exclusive for a change? lol