Zune music heads to Xbox 360
By Donald Melanson 
posted June 14th 2010 1:17PM
posted June 14th 2010 1:17PM
It's not all games and motion control for Microsoft at E3 this year-- the company has just announced that the complete library of Zune music is joining the video options already available on the Xbox 360. Details are still a bit light otherwise, but you can rest assured that it's both Kinect and Bieber compatible.
Update: Microsoft has now at least revealed a few more details, confirming that Zune Pass subscribers will have on-demand, instant streaming access to a full seven million tracks, and that the service will "seamlessly" integrate with the 16,000 music videos already available on Xbox Live -- if you own a video, it'll automatically start playing during the corresponding song.
Update: Microsoft has now at least revealed a few more details, confirming that Zune Pass subscribers will have on-demand, instant streaming access to a full seven million tracks, and that the service will "seamlessly" integrate with the 16,000 music videos already available on Xbox Live -- if you own a video, it'll automatically start playing during the corresponding song.
KILL IT WITH FIRE!
@Independence76 Agreed, whoever came up with that as a choice should be fired.
From a cannon.
...towards a wall of spikes dipped with horrifyingly painful toxic.
@Independence76 Why in god's name is MS trying to advertise to anyone with half a brain if they use Justin Bieber in the damn demo? I love my Zune HD but I can see this driving customers away from the service...
@Independence76
Engadget gets a sick kick out of Justin Bieber.
You know that one version of Engadget without Apple posts? Can you make a similar link for articles that DON'T include Justin Bieber?
@Independence76 I actually like Justin Bieber. He has such a soft and beautiful voice. Maybe you should stop being jealous and accept that he's talented.
@Independence76 (xbox red rings and everyone cheers)
@Very Powerfull Codfish
"soft and beautiful"....?
are you also a male that is interested in other males?
@Very Powerfull Codfish your gay.
@Very Powerfull Codfish He uses autotune... Do not confuse his unbroken voice + autotune as talent.
why justin bieber?
@glow I'm pretty sure it was a joke. It popped up and he immediately changed it.
@glow
Because it's, like, baby, baby, baby, oh.
@cobaltage
Yes.
Zune is such a great service.... it shouldn't be soiled by this garbage!
Wake me up when he hits puberty.
@ChansteR
wake me up when he's mauled by hyperactive preteens
@ExpectAFight I read that as "wake me up when he's mauled by hyenas." That would be fun to watch.
Why would I her songs on my Xbox?
@Goc Don't worry, Justin Beiber isin't really considered music.
@Goc You're correct. Ellen Paige isn't known for her music ;)
@Jacob1 hey, she does not look like ellen page
@Goc
It can't be Ellen - she doesn't look half as fragile as Justin.
engadget, you asked for it.
the following comments will all talk about justin bieber...
You could have picked someone else
I bet everybody was plugging their ears when Justin Bieber came on.
Justin Bieber: Baby, baby, baby who hoo!
Everyone watching: MAKE IT STOP!!!
@LCDBox
Ever watch "Mars Attacks"? When the aliens head blows up when hearing bad music. I can only imagine this after your statement.
I'm sure Xbox PLayers love Justin Bieber.
@jdsony lol that's a good one
Will they be releasing a version of "Shaved Bieber" for Xbox?
Well, now we know who they're marketing this towards....
Okay, real question: will this work with my Zune pass? (the other music. Not Bieber. They can keep that part of the library.)
@GadgetTamer Yuup!! I'm totally selling my PS3 for this now!
@GadgetTamer
someone please answer this. I've been waiting for zune music on the xbox, and I really hope it's zune pass compatible, although i imagine there's no way it wouldnt work with the pass. The current streaming option works well, but i would like a zune interface instead of that bland xbox file explorer garbage.
Anyone else have a problem with a picture of a sexy 10 year old?
@bdkennedy1
I think she's older and not sexy at all.
I don't know I think it was a good choice. By putting that lesbian up there on the big screen for their show is shows that MS is more open minded and none judgmental. Though why anyone would name their daughter Justin is beyond me.
@admlshake
I think I hear the cries of jealous nerds over a 10 year old that gets more tail than they do.
So the entire Zune history and reputation is encapsulated by Justin Bieber?
Will Kinect's motion controls pick up when I'm trying to punch Justin Bieber in the face?
when i saw this picture, i automatically knew that every highly rated comment would be related to justin beiber, i'd make a joke myself, but i figured it'd be too easy
Wow, MIcrosoft is so keen to what is 'cool' & 'hip' with the kids these days. Too bad that whole 11 year old demographic doesn't have a lot of disposable income to spend on their products.
@Joao Cagao
You've obviously never played Halo mulitplayer
I like that if you own the music video it automatically pops up. Great idea.
Not even page 2 yet. The Bieber hate machine has no strength.
Why is this kid everywhere? Did i miss something? Did he cure cancer and HIV all in the same week and I missed the news?
The horror, oh the horror.
bad enough us 360 owners have to deal with rrod, but justin beiber exclusive for 360? Oh, the humanity
pathetic. 360 owners should sell their console immediately.
ooh no zune takin over