Netflix, Hulu among apps now free to use on Xbox Live

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Last month, Microsoft announced it will no longer keep entertainment apps like Netflix, Hulu Plus and HBO Go behind its Xbox Live premium paywall. The change to its Xbox Live service structure is now in effect, allowing non-paying users to use the aforementioned apps in addition to ones like Twitch, MLB.TV, NBA Game Time, YouTube and more.

Microsoft's decision to modify its free and paid Xbox Live service offerings was announced the same day as the $399 Kinect-less Xbox One console, which will be available starting Monday, June 9. Free-to-play and subscription-based games like The Elder Scrolls Online will still require a paid Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online, however.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/06/psa-netflix-hulu-among-apps-now-free-to-use-on-xbox-live/

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TomPosted:

Finally this as come out. Need more apps!

CearnsyPosted:

Good knowing if my live runs out i aint in a hurry to get access to Netflix

SuddenlyPosted:

Xbox Is finally making the right decisions

21Posted:

This is pretty cool, nice to see they won't be charging people to use media apps any more. To be perfectly honest, XBL gold shouldn't cost. You pay for the console and games, I htink the least MS could do, is let you play on XBL for free. However, this is nice, for now!

iJarH3adPosted:

Microsoft needs to be hush about about. Xbox one is an entertainment console and they should NEVER charge people live to access the normal free apps. I mean NEVER, it make me even want to punch their face when they announced that those app is going for silver. They should be completely embarrassed!

AllstarVenomPosted:

My live just ran out as well lol. I only used it for Netflix and YouTube though.

WheyPosted:

Coincidence I always pay for my live so this doesnt really affect me



Same here, but it is a good change for those on silver memberships

AR15Posted:

-LOST- Yeah it was pretty insane that if you wanted to use Netflix you would have to pay for Netflix and then buy gold. Xbox is moving in the right direction! :]


I agree. Good job MS!

Can't believe that you had to pay for gold and a Netflix subscription just to be able to watch Netflix.

LostPosted:

Yeah it was pretty insane that if you wanted to use Netflix you would have to pay for Netflix and then buy gold. Xbox is moving in the right direction! :]

SmurfsPosted:

-Tupac Are they out this months, think i will get netflix again.


Yes, they are now free to use, so if you have a silver account you can still use the apps listed.


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