Game consoles ready for prime time

CONSOLE-AFFILIATED MEDIA portals such as Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network will soon provide stiff competition to incumbent cable and satellite services, says a new report from research consultancy firm TDG. Leveraging broadband-enabled game consoles as over-the-top video platforms will let customers bypass cable and satellite TV operators entirely, and offer a “compelling” alternative to traditional TV programming” by providing a more immersive, interactive video experience”, said TDG’s press release about the report. “(The) launch of Microsoft’s Experience and the Xbox Live Netflix streaming video service is a perfect example of how potent these services will soon become,” notes...