Xbox 360 IPTV interface gallery

We got a bunch of pics of the new IPTV interface for the Xbox 360, and we like what we see. We kind of thought that Microsoft would be the content provider out of the gate but it looks like they might be partnering with established content delivery companies to supply your 360 with media. There are still a huge amount of unanswered questions we have regarding how it works, who's providing content, what kind of content we can expect (and at what quality / resolution), how much it will cost, etc. Yeah, basically we know nothing. Nothing except the fact that yet again we can't wait for the next generation of content consumption that will maybe finally allow us to ditch our horrid, unusable Motorola high def DVR.

Xbox 360 IPTV interface gallery - Engadget

Microsoft Confirms IPTV on Xbox 360, Windows Home Server - No HDMI/DVR Yet

"Microsoft's confirmed the release of IPTV on Xbox 360, but there's no word of HDMI, DVR, or any video on demand features. Maybe they're saving it for later?"

Microsoft's confirmed the release of IPTV on Xbox 360, but there's no word of HDMI, DVR, or any video on demand features. Maybe they're saving it for later?

Along with IPTV, Microsoft is releasing Windows Home Server, which is essentially an OS for a headless machine to act as file storage for your home. Whether this will work together with IPTV on 360 is still up in the air, but we're betting on yes.

Microsoft Confirms IPTV on Xbox 360, Windows Home Server - No HDMI/DVR Yet

Possible Xbox 360 web browser, black back-lit controller and joystick

Engadget thinks 360 survey hints at peripherals to come.

Alright, so we've got Microsoft's HD DVD player finally hitting the hands of elated Xbox 360 owners, rumors of a 100GB 80GB hard drive, and an "all systems go" on the console's forthcoming Live Video service -- how could there possibly be anything else up ole Bill's sleeve? Apparently the company is at least pondering the release of several other goodies in the (hopefully) near future, including a premium (read: black) wireless controller with backlit buttons and rubberized grips ($59-$69), a "traditional joystick" for use with Xbox Live Arcade titles ($29-$39), a "mini-keyboard plug-in device" enabling text messaging and chat ($19-$29), and a long-awaited web browser built into Xbox Live (likely gratis). No, we didn't pull these four niceties out of a hat, but certain XBL members received a hint-filled survey that mentioned each of these devices (and bits of software) in particular, leading us to believe that at least some of these peripherals could see retail shelves before too long. The survey also made mention of an "iTunes-like" music service (Zune Marketplace?) that could offer $0.99 downloads or a $14.99 per month "rental service" similar to Napster and Rhapsody's current gigs. While nobody knows for sure what the (presumably positive) survey results will lead to in Redmond, we won't complain with Microsoft catering to our incessant demands.

Possible Xbox 360 web browser, black back-lit controller and joystick