The war to dominate as a home entertainment package continues between the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 – and the newest arsenal Microsoft has announced is the 360’s ability to download movie and television content direct to the console. This ability will become available to Xbox 360 users in the United States on November 22nd, and it has been confirmed that similar content will be available in Australia, though no confirmed dates have been given. Xbox Public Relations Manager Kerry Parkin had the following to say:
These new developments once again firmly position Xbox 360 as the heart of home entertainment and gaming. We look forward to unveiling the plans for our Australian and New Zealand customers in the coming months.
Too bad they only have a 20gb HDD out right now.