Update: An Xbox spokesperson has now refuted the reports about Xbox Music: "Reports that Microsoft is launching a new music service on Xbox this fall are inaccurate. A recent demonstration of upcoming Xbox features showcased what we will deliver later this fall on Xbox, including voice search with Bing on Xbox to locate and access entertainment content on the console. This includes Zune music which has a catalog of more than 11 million tracks."
Original story:
In talking about Microsoft’s future strategy with recent technology acquisition Skype, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer also hinted at something called “Xbox Music.” The service is coming this fall, with more than 11 million songs and voice recognition search via Kinect.
Xbox Music could be a rebranding and enhancement of the Zune service that already exists on the Xbox Dashboard. The company has already begun to consolidate various divisions by moving the Games For Windows Marketplace over to Xbox.com. Putting all of its entertainment offerings under the Xbox brand is a smart move for the company.
IndustryGamers will have more on Xbox Music as it becomes available.
[Via Business Insider]
