We're all still reeling from the passing of the King of Pop, but fortunately, Microsoft's got a nice (albeit brief) memorial for Michael Jackson up on Xbox Live. This weekend only, the Video Marketplace is giving away the full, ten-minute version of MJ's classic "Thriller" music video for your viewing pleasure. Yep, the greatest music video of all time is free to download until the end of the day today.
It's a nice gesture -- but why not just make the video permanently free? We're not sure these wounds will heal in such a short period of time.
Update: Looks like they've already take the deal down. If you don't feel like paying two dollars to watch a music video (and you shouldn't), you can just watch it on YouTube for free.
[Xbox Live Marketplace link - US only (and no longer free)]
Reader Comments (163)
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:54AM lakersin2025 said
Pretty cool. Too bad my 360 got stolen. Come on PSN!
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 2:34PM MystileArmor said
Regardless,... you brought her up. You shouldn't. Just reading the name of that squirbil (Squirrel and a gerbil hybrid) brings out crazy apeshit-rage in me.
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:36AM Peter Moore said
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night.
And no one's gonna save you from the beast about strike...
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And no one's gonna save you from the beast about strike...
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 12:56PM Pure Black World Tendency said
Everybody loves you when you're dead. Even Microsoft.
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:39AM TheVapourRub said
I can't find the video in the marketplace... is this US only?
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:45AM Rhamsey said
It might be, try using this link
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/fbed879f-75ab-451b-a0e5-252dcdea61e2/?bt=0&sb=1&mt=128&gu=fbed879f-75ab-451b-a0e5-252dcdea61e2&p=1&of=0
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http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/fbed879f-75ab-451b-a0e5-252dcdea61e2/?bt=0&sb=1&mt=128&gu=fbed879f-75ab-451b-a0e5-252dcdea61e2&p=1&of=0
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 12:00PM FNG said
I don't know if it will matter, but try this link. It worked for me. (in US)
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/fbed879f-75ab-451b-a0e5-252dcdea61e2/
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http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/videos/media/fbed879f-75ab-451b-a0e5-252dcdea61e2/
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:40AM (Unverified) said
I think reeling is a bit strong. NAMBLA may be reeling, I'm just fine.
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 12:14PM (Unverified) said
See, mikecjenkins? You don't even know that you're reeling!
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:42AM (Unverified) said
No love for Canada.. said not available in my region
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 1:00PM MystileArmor said
Because I'm bad, I'm bad, you know it, I'm bad.
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:49AM Rob Bourne said
Locked to US - can't even download it through my US account.
Thanks for leaving everyone else out again, MS.
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Thanks for leaving everyone else out again, MS.
Posted: Jun 29th 2009 2:11AM Rob Bourne said
Region laws? Don't know how those apply since the video is still available on the UK marketplace but costs 200 MS points.
Never mind though, it seems it's no longer free in the US now.
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Never mind though, it seems it's no longer free in the US now.
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:52AM Van Faulk said
@CJ
Right, and OJ was innocent too. That's why he was found innocent in court. Reality check: people with crap loads of money can get around the legal system if they really want to.
Dude paid hush money to the family of one of the kids he molested. You don't do that if you are innocent.
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Right, and OJ was innocent too. That's why he was found innocent in court. Reality check: people with crap loads of money can get around the legal system if they really want to.
Dude paid hush money to the family of one of the kids he molested. You don't do that if you are innocent.
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:53AM (Unverified) said
Really guys? Can we just ignore that for a minute and pay respects to a deceased man?
Anyway, this is a surprisingly classy move on MS's part, as Thriller is their top-selling music video of all time. And it works for me through my US account, too. Scroll down and hit Download in SD.
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Anyway, this is a surprisingly classy move on MS's part, as Thriller is their top-selling music video of all time. And it works for me through my US account, too. Scroll down and hit Download in SD.
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 2:15PM (Unverified) said
I agree, man. I feel sorry for those that don't live in the United States and can't enjoy what MS has done but you can't help but appreciate the gesture.
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 5:14PM darkquota said
I agree. R.I.P. Ed McMahon, Michael Jackson, and Farah Fawcett.
No matter what a person is accused of during his/her life, it still hurts the same to the family and friends of said person. The families of these people are grieving and it seems like some of you people don't understand the grief because you've never experienced it.
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No matter what a person is accused of during his/her life, it still hurts the same to the family and friends of said person. The families of these people are grieving and it seems like some of you people don't understand the grief because you've never experienced it.
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 4:35PM MrKlorox said
Agreed. I might be able to fathom paying up to 200 MSP for an HD version of a 10 minute video like this... but most videos aren't even shot in HD for some retarded reason... plus they're usually only 4 minutes long.
Either way, if I'm going to pay for an SD music video, it'll be in DVD format and include more than one video.
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Either way, if I'm going to pay for an SD music video, it'll be in DVD format and include more than one video.
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 11:57AM Funkmaster General said
Actually, Vcize, he was found innocent. He was Acquitted of all charges brought against him in the trial of 2006.. You think you could have researched that first, yeah?
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 12:00PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
Meh. Thriller is nice, but I would have prefered it if it was Smooth Criminal. Now that's a badass Michael Jackson music video.
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Posted: Jun 28th 2009 12:03PM Funkmaster General said
This is ridiculous. No one knows if he did it, and I certainly can't prove that he didn't. Either way, he passed away last week, so I think it would be best if we could leave our accusations at the door and pay some respect.
Or at least make jokes about his game, Moonwalker. That's good stuff.
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Or at least make jokes about his game, Moonwalker. That's good stuff.
Posted: Jun 28th 2009 12:04PM (Unverified) said
You know what nobody seems to consider? Say he did rape some kids and he was able to hush their parents with money. Shouldn't we be worried that these parents are pimping out their kids, for all intents and purposes? So in that scenario, who's the bigger monster?
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