Microsoft to bring cable programming to Xbox

Microsoft's long-rumored plans to bring cable television content to its Xbox video game console will arrive over the holidays.

The software giant announced this morning that nearly 40 television content providers--including Comcast, Verizon and HBO in the United States--will roll out programming over Xbox live. The company also has deals lined up with providers in the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Italy.  More

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