Apple TV and other streaming apps will be available on Xbox Series X, S starting November 10
A new generation with new entertainment.
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What you need to know
While the next generation of gaming consoles, theXbox Series XandXbox Series S, are primarily designed for playing games, multimedia support for different kinds of entertainment is also a major use. Today, Microsoft announced viaXbox Wirethat Apple TV and other streaming apps will be available on Xbox consoles starting November 10, confirming aprior leak.
Through the Apple TV app, players can access movies and TV shows purchased via Apple, or subscribed to Apple TV+, granting access to Apple Originals like Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet or The Morning Show. You’ll be able to subscribe directly to Apple TV+ through the Apple TV app for $4.99 per month.
In addition to Apple TV, there’s a long list of entertainment apps that’ll be supported on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S from day one. The list includes but is not limited to the following platforms:
Additionally, if you’re viewing Netflix, Disney+ or Vudu on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you’ll be able to enjoy them with Dolby Vision andDolby Atmossupport.
Play all your discs
The Xbox Series X includes a 4K Blu-ray disc drive, so you can watch all your movies and play your games just like on the Xbox One S or Xbox One X. If you prefer physical media, this is the console for you.
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The Xbox Series S plays all the games the Xbox Series X does, from backward compatible titles to next-generation experiences. It’s a digital-only console with a weaker graphics unit but the same overall hardware.
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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.
