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I thought it was fine. AS for speeds, I downloaded an HD movies and was able to watch it (even though it wasn't done) after an hour and a half. Not too bad, but not a spur of the moment kind of thing.
ya good idea, yet work in progress... downloading HD movies is sloow
still good idea, just needs work
still good idea, just needs work
Same as pisto. I never gave into the itunes videos either, even though i have the video ipod. I love me the bigger screen is all.
Yeah, I tried downloading Superman Returns HD when it came out I've got a 3Mbit connection and it still took nearly 5 days to download. I've grabbed the Free South Park: Fun with Weapons HD (about 1GB) and it downloaded over night. So I'm gonna say its a mixed bag at this point.
Sphinx: When I downloaded Superman Returns I watched the whole thing and then stopped it during the credits. I still had it for a week and a half after that until the 2 week time limit ran out. So I'm not 100% here, but it seems it only marks it as fully watched after you've played the entire video. I should try downloading another movie and see if the last time was just a fluke.
Sphinx: When I downloaded Superman Returns I watched the whole thing and then stopped it during the credits. I still had it for a week and a half after that until the 2 week time limit ran out. So I'm not 100% here, but it seems it only marks it as fully watched after you've played the entire video. I should try downloading another movie and see if the last time was just a fluke.
I downloaded the free SP episode, and the South Park episode that I appeared in back in 1999, but that's it. Movies, once I found out what they did for movies, I doubt I would ever "rent" a movie, since it would be a massive waste of time to pay $6 for a movie you only get to watch for 24 hours.
Also, from the "We rule, but we also suck" file:
· Within four months of launching, Xbox LIVE has become the number one online distributor of television and feature film content in the living room where it's most easy for consumers to access.
· In the same four months, the service has quickly become the number two online distributor of television and feature film content, second to iTunes.
WTF? We hate to brag, but we're awesome... So long as you don't actually... Get up and download shit from your computer.
Also, from the "We rule, but we also suck" file:
· Within four months of launching, Xbox LIVE has become the number one online distributor of television and feature film content in the living room where it's most easy for consumers to access.
· In the same four months, the service has quickly become the number two online distributor of television and feature film content, second to iTunes.
WTF? We hate to brag, but we're awesome... So long as you don't actually... Get up and download shit from your computer.
I wish they would sort out the European Video Marketplace, all I have to watch are crappy Viva Pinata episodes :(
bittorrent = no need for that crap
And that Kyle Cease dude is hilarious. Standup comedy is the absolute best form of entertainment out there
And that Kyle Cease dude is hilarious. Standup comedy is the absolute best form of entertainment out there
I am a firm believer that blu-ray and HD dvd will be surpassed by digital downloads and yet i havent downloaded any movies from market place or itunes. Until I can store my marketplace movies that I bought and was able to take it with me to a friends house via ipod, memory stick, etc, and until i connect my mac to a tv then i wont jump on that ship
I used it once when I had leftover points and missed an episode of south park. I would much rather get TV shows from XBL than from iTunes. Its better than watching it on an iPod.
Movie wise it's pretty lame, the selections of movies are downright crappy. TV show wise it is fucking awesome! All my favorite TV shows are on there, even some that aren't on the air anymore. Aqua Teen, venture bros., southpark, and invader zim all the way baby!
Bittorent or bust baby
Though I would like to download somthing from the Marketplace, there arent any MUST-SEE-IN-HD movies availible
Though I would like to download somthing from the Marketplace, there arent any MUST-SEE-IN-HD movies availible
I would LOVE to use this service more often if the content was better and more plentiful! The content is seriously lacking. On one hand they (unexpectedly) have some of my favorite movies of all time (like Chinatown), on the other, the selection is really random. Lots of crappy, newish movies, but more than anything, there just isnt much there!
TV is better, but just when I am getting around to seeing 24, where is it on Live?! Bummer.
It is good to hear it's the #2 service however, hopefully this news will motivate MS to get better content (same thing goes for Zune!).
TV is better, but just when I am getting around to seeing 24, where is it on Live?! Bummer.
It is good to hear it's the #2 service however, hopefully this news will motivate MS to get better content (same thing goes for Zune!).
2nd Place is practically first place as far as everyone vying for that spaces goes. I don't think anyone of iTunes competitors really expects to beat them.
I've been using video marketplace a whole lot, and it is good. The amount of tv shows available is pretty impressive, especially the availabitly of every South Park Season and random shows like Wonder Showzen, Stella, or the original Twilight zone in all of its B&W glory. The speeds have been pretty quick, I've been able to entertain rowdy guests with episodes of Punk'd (the hugh jackman is legendary) on a whim, only taking about 3 minutes until the episode was ready enough to start playing. The movies are awesome, and the selection is pretty sweet, ranging from The Departed to Chinatown, with an HD clash of the titans thrown in to boot. Only downside is the lack of a big enough hard drive, although once you download an episode, you can delete it and download it again whenever you want, so not all fubar on that front.
Canada gets the shaft because of Canadian law, not Microsoft. In an interview, Microsoft said they would love more business (duh) but the problem is with distribution rights and TV laws.
As most Canadians know, a certain percentage of TV and radio must be Canadian media. Next, and this is the most important part; when a Canadian tv station buys the rights to a tv show, they own the right to be the only station that plays that particular program and it's backed by Canadian law and contracts. Therefore, MS cannot possibly distribute that show anywhere else in Canada (as dictated by the contract). The rights to these shows are gobbled up quickly, so MS is currently working with media rights owners to find alternative solutions.
Don't blame MS, blame Canada's stupid media laws.
As for me, I've downloaded a couple of HD movies and thought it was definitely worth the money. I've also downloaded 4 TV shows, but that is because I cancelled cable long ago and have been wanting to see some of these shows for a while.
As most Canadians know, a certain percentage of TV and radio must be Canadian media. Next, and this is the most important part; when a Canadian tv station buys the rights to a tv show, they own the right to be the only station that plays that particular program and it's backed by Canadian law and contracts. Therefore, MS cannot possibly distribute that show anywhere else in Canada (as dictated by the contract). The rights to these shows are gobbled up quickly, so MS is currently working with media rights owners to find alternative solutions.
Don't blame MS, blame Canada's stupid media laws.
As for me, I've downloaded a couple of HD movies and thought it was definitely worth the money. I've also downloaded 4 TV shows, but that is because I cancelled cable long ago and have been wanting to see some of these shows for a while.
Not for long, Apple just released a big update to iTunes and HD content is about to be unveiled on the iTunes store. But good for them for being "first" to the market :)
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