Microsoft is getting out of the market to sell and rent TV and movies in its platforms. There was no reason for a sudden change, Microsoft just posted news on a support page on its Xbox website.
“Microsoft has stopped selling new movie and TV content,” Microsoft said in the post. Existing users can continue accessing their previously purchased content on Windows and Xbox devices. “
The company said playback and download options will be available for shows and movies that were previously purchased, but this is the end of the road for new sales.
On the same page, Microsoft instructed users to sign up to movies anywhere if they are not already members, which makes purchases available in platforms, and purchases at home with Amazon prime video, Apple TV and other media stores.
Microsoft’s representative did not comment, but CNET pointed to a similar support blog post on Microsoft’s website.
Microsoft has partnered with many companies in many years to distribute video content since the early 2000s. The move comes when the company is facing a massive scale in many divisions, including its gaming studios.
What is the material purchased from Microsoft?
Although Microsoft says the material purchased earlier is not available, there are some things to be aware. According to the Support Page, you cannot move your purchase to another service (although movies are available anywhere in the movies, it is not applied to TV shows).
Microsoft is not offering a refund for any purchased content.
Microsoft says downloads of movies and TV shows will still work and be available, “in Windows and HD Max Resolution.” Movies and TV shows on Microsoft films and TV app will still be viable.
The company says that anyone who has difficulty accessing their purchase can reach Microsoft support.
