Erik Huggers - the man behind the iPlayer at the BBC - has told TechRadar that he is still keen to roll the iPlayer out onto the Xbox 360 console.
Speaking exclusively to TechRadar at the launch of the next generation of BBC iPlayer, Huggers insisted that there had been no change of heart from the BBC, which has continually insisted that it wants to see the iPlayer up and running through Microsoft's Xbox 360.
"We are still very, very keen to get the iPlayer on the Xbox 360," said Huggers.
Although neither party will go on record to admit it, reports have suggested that it is Microsoft which is currently holding up the arrival of the popular service on its flagship console.
Campaign
TechRadar is currently running a campaign to persuade the two companies to hurry things along - with a Facebook campaign already attracting more than 1,500 followers.
While both of its rivals in the console market - Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii - have the iPlayer service, Microsoft currently has stuck with the subscription-only Sky Player.
You can join the campaign at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bring-BBC-iPlayer-to-Xbox-Live/
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wozzax
May 27th 2010
6. @mgillespie
Sorry about that, Ive just come back from a PS3 forum where I was spouting off that the 360 is much better. I know I shouldnt but I am such a fanboy.
Now what were you saying....?
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irongiant
May 26th 2010
5. Who really cares, use a laptop or PC if you're that bothered.
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mgillespie
May 26th 2010
4. @milkymoo
Seems you fell for the myth that slight more resolution means better graphics. Sorry to burst your Microsoft bubble but RedDead Redemption at the end of the day looks better on PS3 AND has more content.
http://gamer.blorge.com/2010/05/26/red-dead-redemption-visuals-head-to-head-on-ps3-and-xbox-360/
There will be of course the usual paid of Xbox fanboys in the press that claims otherwise..
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milkymoo
May 26th 2010
3. Personally I don't care about this for my 360, especially when I'm enjoying the hd version of red dead redemption. This is one of the few reasons to turn on my ps3 at the moment.
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mgillespie
May 26th 2010
2. Meh, who cares. Xbox360 is last years news... It's like the PS2 in it's later years, when the games just stopped getting any better.
PS3 is where it's at now.
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wozzax
May 26th 2010
1. I thought it was being held back by the BBC as they believe the iPlayer service should be available to Silver Subscription members or free, but Microsoft has said that Gold Subscribers will only be able to access it.
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