So here's the deal: in the new xbox experience (or NXE as it's called) you can browse through new release movies, television shows, music videos, just like Hulu, Youtube, etc. But the problem is that unlike other services in which you can stream the content for free (YouTube) or with limited ads (Hulu), Microsoft has offered up the suggestion that we still want all this stuff for a small fee. What's worse is that they (NXE) think charging a user to view this stuff is still relevant. I can view this stuff on my computer, no problem. And an xbox is built open enough so that I can use other services (windows media center, playon, tversity) to stream local and internet content (Hulu, Youtube). So why not just induct it into the NXE?
Here's how everyone wins: the end user gets a better experience: easier access to libraries of entertainment, and xbox becomes heralded as a backer and friend of like-thinkers. Walls with ones and zeros are simple enough to change when new ideas roll around. The box that can become the clearest wins. It's not that we don't love your ideas, Microsoft. What is important is that you understand the nature of our relationship: you give us something great, and we'll make it something greater. It's only natural that a system that encourages togetherness will brew crafty ideas. Now it's your own fault, Microsoft, for dragging your feet and delaying what could be an even better xbox experience.
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