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Digital TV Tuner for Xbox One

21.10.2014

Microsoft Corporation announced the start of sales in several European countries of the Xbox One Digital TV Tuner accessory for the Xbox One game console.

The named device is an external digital TV tuner. It is equipped with a USB port for connecting to a game console, as well as a socket for a coaxial antenna cable. The device gives the game console the functions of working with TV programs without the need for an external TV receiver with an HDMI interface.

After connecting the Xbox One Digital TV Tuner to the set-top box, users will be able to pause the broadcast and then resume watching. In Snap Mode, you can watch the program in a small window, using the remaining screen space for the game. If you have a Kinect controller, voice control for watching TV programs will become available. Finally, it is possible to broadcast a TV program to a smartphone or tablet via a home network.

The Xbox One Digital TV Tuner is currently available in the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy for an estimated price of €30.

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