x-box offers video

Microsofts hit gaming plattform , x-box, is soon to be offering video through x-box live. Its said to have rentable movies and popular television shows that can be downloaded to your tv. Microsoft announced Monday that beginning Nov. 22, Xbox Live users with the latest console will be able to choose from shows such as "South Park," which airs on MTV Networks' Comedy Central, and CBS's "CSI"; and movies including Warner Bros.' "V for Vendetta" and Paramount Pictures' "Mission Impossible III." Pricing was not disclosed but, its said to be in terms with companys such as I-tunes, Movie Link, Amazon, etc. Microsoft hopes consumers will watch the shows on their TV sets rather than on computers or portable digital devices, the standards for most of the competing services. Microsoft does not think the new service will steal much business away from Sony Corp.'s market-leading PlayStation franchise, but the consensus seems to be that it will help Microsoft remain competitive. The service will begin a little less than a week after Sony's PlayStation 3 video-game console goes on sale in the United States.