Xbox Music and Xbox Video: Buy once, play anywhere

When you purchase content from Xbox Music or Xbox Video, you purchase it only one time and you can play it on any Xbox 360 console, Windows 8 computer, Surface tablet, or Windows Phone 7.

You can use the Xbox Music app to purchase content from Xbox Music and store and play what you buy on your Xbox 360 console, Windows 8-based computer, Surface tablet, or Windows Phone 7.

You can also use your Windows Phone 7 to access the music that you've stored on your console or computer.

Here are some other things you can do at Xbox Music:

• If you want to be able to play millions of songs and use more features, get an Xbox Music Pass subscription.
• With an Xbox Music Pass, you’ll be able to download and play songs from the Xbox Music store.
• If your console is connected to a home theater system, you can enjoy all of your music through the Xbox 360 console.

At Xbox Video, you can choose from thousands of movies and TV shows, then download and watch them on your console, Windows 8-based computer, or Windows Phone 7.

Depending on the type of video, you can either rent or purchase. Most movies are available for purchase or rental, whereas most TV shows are only available for purchase.

Most videos are available in standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) formats. If you have an HDTV and an Xbox console, take advantage of the HD format and watch the movie in up to 1080p resolution and 5.1 surround sound.

For more information, see Buying and renting videos through Xbox Video.

Notes

• When you rent a video, you have to watch it on the device that you used to pay for the rental.
• When you buy a video, you can use the Xbox Video app to play it on a computer or on a Windows Phone 7.