Back in August 2015, Microsoft announced they would be adding DVR features to the XboxOne. This was an exciting announcement for many of us, because it meant that DVR, serious gaming, and streaming could be combined into a single piece of hardware. Well, those hopes have ended by the recent announcement that they will be putting the DVR features “on hold.”
It’s hard not to wonder if Microsoft’s DVR strategy has been influenced by the growth of Sony’s PS Vue service and it’s “Cloud DVR.” From a revenue perspective, the attractiveness of the monthly subscription model for streaming must have turned some heads at Microsoft. I’m guessing that Microsoft will be attempting to come out with a streaming service and Cloud DVR to compete head on with the PS Vue rather than a DVR than runs locally.
This announcement doesn’t change the fact that you can still use your Xbox to watch OTA TV if you just buy an antenna and tuner, but you won’t be able to record it.
See these links below for more info and discussion:
- https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/xbox-one/67839/xbox-one-tv-dvr-functionality-now-hold-microsoft-says
- https://www.reddit.com/r/cordcutters/comments/4n613h/xbox_one_tv_dvr_functionality_now_on_hold/
- http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/8/11884622/microsoft-xbox-one-tv-dvr-feature-on-hold
- http://cordcuttersnews.com/microsoft-has-canceled-plans-for-an-xbox-one-dvr-option/