IPTV

Earlier we reported that IPTV is coming to the Xbox 360 this year. This video shows how it will work and what the interface consists of. The interface is similar to that of a digital cable box or a TiVo, but this looks faster and very sleek. It provides a live picture-in-picture preview of channels as you surf, so you can actually see what's on without changing. But there are still some answered questions about availability and pricing. Your local cable service provider has to provide the IPTV service and it will probably be at an additional cost.

Microsoft officially confirmed that they will bring their IPTV platform to the Xbox 360 by the 2007 holiday season. Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division President Robbie Bach revealed the details during the Microsoft keynote presentation at this year's CES in Las Vegas. IPTV on the Xbox 360 aims to make television another form of entertainment that can be enhanced with Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. Expect to see features like DVR and improved video communication capabilities, among other things.