Xbox Music To Launch On October 26

The Xbox music streaming service that is set to replace the Zune Music app will debut on October 26th, alongside the launch of Windows 8. Like its predecessor, Xbox Music will bring music to your Xbox, PC or phone running Windows 8. Included in the lineup will be also be Android and iOS devices, although they won't see support immediately at launch. The streaming service will feature free and paid subscriptions. The free subscription will be supported with ads while the paid subscriptions will be something that you would have to shell out some cash for, unfortunately. Like reports state, Skydrive will be integrated with Xbox Music allowing users to share music and playlists across devices.

Microsoft has yet to confirm its pricing for its subscriptions. However, it is expected that monthly and yearly options are available, with a free trial to be used beforehand. A dashboard update will be required around the launch, to prep consoles for the service. Will Microsoft be able to get back into the music streaming market or will the competitors stomp them out? We'll find out as October 26 arrives.

Source: The Verge

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