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CES 2008: British Telecom to offer first Xbox 360 set-top box capabilities photo

Details are scarce, but Microsoft announced this evening that British telecommunications company British Telecom will be the first company to use the Xbox 360 as a set-top box.

Robbie Bach made the announcement this evening at the Microsoft CES 2008 press conference, offering no solid information about the service. He did mention that consumers would be able to get an Xbox 360 directly from British Telecom, but gave no further details. 

As more details follow, we'll keep you updated.


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ZServ's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 21:54
ZServ
[22:18] <PraiseChaos> Seriously, I don't want my cable box to red ring.

'nuff said.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 21:57
Y0j1mb0
I don't know what's worse news..this or the Hannah Montana shit. Where are the GAME related announcements that we give a shit about Microsoft?
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 21:58
Cheeburga
Welcome to the era of gaming consoles no longer being for gaming.
Spykron's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 21:59
Spykron
yea i think this "big" announcement is a sham.
AngelicLiver's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 21:59
AngelicLiver
BT is one of the worst ISPs in the UK, their prolific traffic shaping shenanigans, diabolical customer support and terrible reliability is infamous. Nice one Microsoft, your 'big' surprise just fell flat on it's face. >:(


BT rated 5th worst ISP in UK.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 22:00
Necros
So, start placing your bets on whether or not 120GB is enough space.
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2008 00:15
njsykora
I take exception with that graph, no way is Tiscali worse than BT.

The surprise will be met by skeptical people though, a list of things better than a BT powered 360 include...

1) A Virgin powered 360 (as in Branson, not hymens)
2) A 360 that's RROD'd
3) A swift kick to the balls, Rev style
DrXym's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2008 03:23
DrXym
I assume it means that BT's IPTV service will use the 360 as the STB. The UK is already extremely well serviced by digital TV so this should be seen as a fairly ambiguous announcement. I don't see BT adding IPTV streaming to all their exchanges so services is likely to be regional and in competition with free to air digital, satellite and cable. For the record, Sony is purported to be offering a twin tuner FTA add on for the PS3 very shortly. It turns the PS3 into a PVR. No contract required.
winojesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2008 06:30
winojesus
does this mean i can play vampire rain on my house telephone?
scrape's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2008 11:48
scrape
As someone who has (unfortunately) worked for BT i can vouch for the poor customer service, and poor service generally. I'm sure whatever form this takes it will be as much of a rip-off as it is utter fail.
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2008 01:56
Fading Star
Yay?
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