Microsoft, with
its announcement of the ZuneHD, has disclosed its intent to bring Zune and Xbox together (finally!) and bring its content internationally!
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Originally Posted by zune.net
...Premium Zune digital entertainment service to be available internationally on Xbox LIVE...Zune will extend its video service to Xbox LIVE internationally this fall. This marks an important development in the Zune strategy and brings the Zune brand to more than 17 million international Xbox LIVE subscribers... Zune will be a premium partner in the Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace, bringing an exciting catalog of TV and film to the platform. Zune will occupy the first slot within the Xbox user interface in the Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace, exposing the Zune brand experience to millions of new consumers for the first time. At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) next week, attendees will see firsthand how Zune integrates into Xbox LIVE to create a game-changing entertainment experience...
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This confirms
what we've been hearing for a while, although it will only be video content available and no music (yet). Looks like
Netrix was right, look for more info on this coming at E3!
Still no word yet when devices will be launching outside North America, but we hope soon.
[via
zune.net]