Microsoft has unveiled a revamped music service, called Xbox Music,
as it looks to better compete against the likes of Apple's iTunes,
Pandora, and Spotify.
The company unveiled the service as part of its press conference at
the E3 gaming event today. Microsoft said the service will include 30
million tracks available on the Xbox, as well as Windows 8 devices such
as PCs and tablets.
The announcement is part of Microsoft's effort to turn the Xbox video
game console into the entertainment hub of the home. It also likely
signals the death of its Zune Music service, with the company all but
completely abandoning the music player.
The service is also expected to work with phones as well.
Microsoft is following the path of Sony, which has also brought music to
many devices, including the PlayStation and multiple mobile device.