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BBC's iPlayer may already live on your PlayStation 3, Wii, tablet, television cable box, and ... uh ... probably a few other devices you own, but now it's also on the Xbox 360. Moreover, the application is free for all Xbox 360 owners, whether you're a Silver or Gold Xbox Live user, giving access to a variety of BBC's content - well, if you live in the UK, that is.

Not content with merely knowing it exists? We've got this thrillingly British video above detailing the service and showing it in action. Or, you know, you could just go download the iPlayer and see for yourself. Or whatever.

JoystiqPSA: BBC iPlayer now available on 360 in the UK originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bbcbbc-iplayeriplayermicrosoftpsaukxboxxbox-liveTue, 20 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BBC iPlayer for 360 indefinitely postponed due to disagreement with Microsoft]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/bbc-iplayer-for-360-indefinitely-postponed-due-to-disagreement-w/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/bbc-iplayer-for-360-indefinitely-postponed-due-to-disagreement-w/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/bbc-iplayer-for-360-indefinitely-postponed-due-to-disagreement-w/#comments Though the BBC iPlayer is already available on the Wii and PS3 overseas, it seems a disagreement between the television corporation and Microsoft will keep the platform off of the Xbox 360 for the time being. According to a recent Telegraph article, sources close to the BBC's Future Media and Technology department claim that Microsoft's desire to make the iPlayer a Gold Subscriber-exclusive feature is "incompatible with the BBC's public service remit."

An unnamed BBC representative reportedly explained, "this does not fit with the BBC's model and Microsoft will not budge at the moment. It is really frustrating for those involved on the BBC side who want to make sure iPlayer is rolled out on as many popular entertainment platforms as possible." We've contacted Microsoft to hear the other half of the story.

JoystiqBBC iPlayer for 360 indefinitely postponed due to disagreement with Microsoft originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bbcbbc-iplayergold-subscriptioniplayermicrosoftxbox-360xbox-liveSun, 29 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BBC iPlayer relaunching as a dedicated Wii Channel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/bbc-iplayer-relaunching-as-a-dedicated-wii-channel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/bbc-iplayer-relaunching-as-a-dedicated-wii-channel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/bbc-iplayer-relaunching-as-a-dedicated-wii-channel/#commentsThe BBC iPlayer, only available in the UK, is proof that streaming video can work on the Wii -- like the Wii no Ma service, Minna no Theater Wii, and the Nintendo Channel. Well, maybe not that last one, given the stuttery playback of Nintendo Week whenever we attempt to watch it.

As rumored, the Wii's iPlayer is moving up from a nice browser-based app to its very own Wii Channel. BBC dated the launch of the new iPlayer download for November 18. It'll be a free download, and, once again, only available in the UK. We'd pay the licence fee if you'd let us, BBC!

[Thanks, Bobulous!]

JoystiqBBC iPlayer relaunching as a dedicated Wii Channel originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bbcbbc-iplayerchannelsstreaming-videoukvideoFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 overtakes Mac, becomes second biggest iPlayer platform]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/ps3-overtakes-mac-becomes-second-biggest-iplayer-platform/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/ps3-overtakes-mac-becomes-second-biggest-iplayer-platform/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/09/ps3-overtakes-mac-becomes-second-biggest-iplayer-platform/#comments
UK residents are lucky enough to have access to iPlayer, a web-based service that streams BBC programming for free. Firmware 3.00 adds iPlayer to the Video section of the XMB (provided you live in the UK, and have a UK-purchased system). It seems the added spotlight of iPlayer has increased viewership significantly, as PS3 now accounts for 10% of all iPlayer viewing. In comparison, Mac accounts for only 8.5% of viewership.

The success of services like BBC iPlayer and Vidzone show how important non-gaming applications are to PS3 owners. Hopefully, figures like these will convince other players -- like Hulu -- to join in on the PlayStation party.

JoystiqPS3 overtakes Mac, becomes second biggest iPlayer platform originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bbcbbc-iplayeriplayerxmbWed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: BBC iPlayer getting dedicated Wii channel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/06/rumor-bbc-iplayer-getting-dedicated-wii-channel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/06/rumor-bbc-iplayer-getting-dedicated-wii-channel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/06/rumor-bbc-iplayer-getting-dedicated-wii-channel/#comments
According to Cubed3, Nintendo has approved plans for the BBC to release a dedicated iPlayer Channel for the UK market. Sources tell the British tech site that the BBC plans to launch the Wii Channel in Q2 2009, and that the service will be comparable in quality to the current mobile iPlayer services. Improvements are allegedly planned for a future version.

In October, the official BBC blog revealed it had optimized the iPlayer for the Nintendo Wii after previously mentioning the possibility of a dedicated channel for the service.

Cubed3 also reports that the broadcasting channel is looking to expand into video game development, but no franchises were mentioned. Can anyone say Bargain Hunt: The Game?

JoystiqRumor: BBC iPlayer getting dedicated Wii channel originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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