Xbox Video 2.6.435.0
The utility aims to serve as a means of collecting all the TV shows, movies and any other regular video file that might end up stored onto your handset and at this point it is rather doubtful that it can achieve that without any problems.
Unsophisticated GUI with a clear focus on function
As soon as you open Xbox Video for the first time you will surely notice that it is less appealing and more inclined towards practicality. The graphics are decent, but nothing out of the ordinary, while the only elements of visual design that could catch the eye remain the movie and TV show covers and posters.
The images will take a short while to load and this can make the whole experience less pleasant as you will have to wait longer than expected to check out a certain entry from the list of titles. The video quality on the other hand is pretty good as you can watch high definition trailers on the go.
TV and motion picture sneak peaks at a glance
Xbox Video offers you the possibility to buy or rent blockbuster titles as long as you are signed into your account. The movies can be streamed directly or downloaded locally on the mobile device and the utility is also prepared to handle the video files you transfer from your PC.
Unfortunately, insofar as the personal videos are concerned, only a few formats like WMV and MP4 receive thumbnail previews, while for other common file types like AVI, MOV or 3GP all you get is a gray tile.The movie trailers come in both SD and HD formats, but for the TV shows there is no video preview at this time.
Ratings, reviews and detailed descriptions
This utility makes it possible for you to read the synopsis for any selected title and view the viewer ratings as well as their reviews, whenever these are available. Information about the cast and a glimpse into the related movie section are also one tap away.
There are some advanced filtering options you can put to good use when looking for a specific film, while the advanced account settings can be viewed and modified only through the online pages.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI6
The unimpressive looks and the noticeable delays in loading the data make for a lot of wasted time and a less smooth navigation inside the app. |
Function6
The set of features is really minimalistic with regard to the video management options, the playback settings are scarce, yet more useful but overall it has more downsides. |
Security9
Xbox Video will need to access a lot of system areas, but most of them are in close relation with the actual functionality of the app. |
Battery5
Going through the movie lists and loading a few trailers and info pages take a substantial toll on the battery resources, while the prolonged playback will drain the phone's power relatively quickly. |
Price6
For those who rely exclusively on the Xbox movie and TV stores, this application might be the right choice, but most of the others will certainly be looking for alternatives. |
Compatibility8
The utility is only available for those who own a Windows Phone 8 or higher handset and a screen resolution of HD720P (720x1280), WVGA (480x800) or WXGA (768x1280). |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with IAP
- current version:
- 2.6.435.0
- reviewed version:
- 2.6.429.0
- developer:
- Microsoft
- category:
- VIDEO
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. Payment required to access videos, rent or purchase them
- hits:
- 859