Microsoft announces Xbox Music at E3 media breifing
Microsoft, as part of its pre-E3 2012 media briefing, today announced Xbox Music, Zune’s replacement. More than 30 million songs are promised to be included with the service that will work across Xbox 360, Windows Phone and all Windows 8-enabled hardware.
Originally rumored in February and then again in early May, the supposedly Spotify-like Xbox Music was previously said to be codenamed Woodstock. Prior to its official unveiling at the Electronic Entertainment Expo today, the service was said to come packed with Facebook integration and a “scan and match” feature that would permit Xbox Music users to tap into their preexisting music library. It was also said that current Zune subscribers would be allowed to maintain their subscription model, if they desire to do so, when the service goes live.
Supposed insider sources originally pointed to a holiday 2012 launch, but Microsoft avoided delving into date talk during its press conference this morning.