Microsoft shuts down ‘Movies and TV’ app on Xbox and Windows

Prior to the launch of the Xbox One, Microsoft put a great deal of emphasis on the Xbox’s ability to be your one-stop-shop for all kinds of media. A decade on and countless strategic changes later, Microsoft has unceremoniously shut down its Movies and TV store – both on Windows and Xbox.

As reported by The Verge, the long-running Movies and TV app – which has been available on both Xbox and Windows since 2015 – has unceremoniously been shut down, with anyone trying to access the app being met with an error.

According to Microsoft, “Downloads will continue to be available on Windows and in HD max resolution” for content which you purchased previously, however you can no longer buy anything from the store.

With the rise of digital media over the past decade, it perhaps makes sense that Microsoft would discontinue this program – especially as subscription services are all the rage nowadays.

That said, given the fact that Microsoft / Xbox has been cancelling video game projects left and right (while laying off thousands of employees) this latest move could be part of something larger.

We will have to wait and see whether Microsoft offers any additional information on this decision.

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KitGuru says: Did you use the Movies and TV app at all? Why do you think Microsoft is discontinuing the service? Do you bother buying films and TV shows digitally, or do you prefer streaming services? Let us know down below.

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