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Xbox to prop up BT Vision

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BANGALORE, INDIA: Microsoft Corp. and telecommunications major BT have partnered to launch BT Vision, a next generation TV service, with Microsoft's Xbox 360 games and entertainment system in the United Kingdom.

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BT Vision, powered by the Microsoft Mediaroom Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) platform, plans to launch the service in the middle of 2008.

BT Broadband customers will be able to use Xbox 360 console to access the BT Vision service and its extensive library of on-demand content that gives access to hundreds of movies, sporting events, television programs, music videos and other digital content.

"For the first time consumers in the UK will be able to experience the advantages of an advanced TV service together with the benefits of next-generation gaming. Our aim is to provide BT Vision on multiple platforms -- giving customers greater convenience, control and flexibility over what they watch, when they watch and how they watch TV,” said Dan Marks, CEO of BT Vision.

BT Vision on Xbox will combine Microsoft Mediaroom-enabled TV service with next-generation gaming. Xbox LIVE, the online social network in the living room, will also be integrated into the experience, providing consumers with a wide range of community-based features, such as voice chat, sending and receiving text and voice messages and accessing Xbox LIVE Marketplace, all while watching TV.

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