Microsoft closed its films and series storeTherefore, users will not be able to buy more content. After many years of experiments, the company threw a towel and decided that it was not profitable to maintain a service. Those who bought films or a series on their Xbox or PC console will keep access, although this is not known how long.
In accordance with Central windowsIN Microsoft closed the entertainment section of Microsoft Store Which allowed to buy or rent films and television programs. To date Video conform can no longer be purchased on Xbox and WindowsThe field closing the store will not affect the films or series that you have already bought, so you can access them through applications and a television application.
The technology has published an update on your web support for support, where it offers steps for those who have suffered. Microsoft mentions this Television films and programs can be loaded in HD resolution In Windows or view the selected application. Unfortunately, the catalog cannot be transferred to another service, although synchronization with films about any place for users of the United States is proposed.
Another detail that should be taken into account is that Microsoft will not offer compensationIf you bought the film yesterday, you cannot issue a claim, because the conditions for the sale of Microsoft store do not consider the possibility of reimbursing for this type of content. A Films or programs will remain in your library Until the servers do not come out.
Microsoft pulls a towel and closes its store and TV store in Xbox and Windows
End of entertainment Microsoft Store Close the cycle for almost 20 years for the companyThe field sale and rental of films began in 2006, when Microsoft included a music and a video store in Zune. Although the player could never compete with the iPod, the store remained on the Internet for several years.
With the death of Zune, the Zune market was absorbed in the services of Xbox Video and Xbox Music. The company wanted to turn its console into a full multimedia center, but in the end it was a reason that ultimately the burial of Xbox One and future consoles. However, Microsoft did not reduce its security and continued to sell content called Films and television In Windows 10.
Although Microsoft did not talk about the reasons that led to this decision, it is clear that Sale of films or series is at the lowest pointThe arrival of Netflix and other streaming services is more practical and economical for users. For those who want to buy digital content, Microsoft recommends doing this through Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV from Windows or Xbox.
Closing Microsoft Movie Store A reminder of the fragility of digital contentThe field while the films you bought will be available for download, no one knows how long the servers will work. This is what does not happen to films or series in a physical format, although there you should deal with other problems, such as DiskField
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