Happy birthday, 360 fans! Movies now available on XBLM

That’s right, Microsoft is celebrating the first birthday of its baby, the Xbox 360 this November 22. As a treat to everyone on this oh-so-special day, Microsoft recently announced that fans can now start downloading videos and episodes of their favorite TV shows via the Xbox Live Marketplace.

At the moment, content that’s available at the Marketplace include episodes of shows from Adult Swim, CBS, Comedy Central, CW, MTV, MTV2, Nicktoons, Nickelodeon, Spike TV, UFC, VH1, and Warner Bros. Full-length movies from Paramount as well as Warner Bros. can also be downloaded by Xbox Live Silver and Gold subscribers.

As for the prices of the downloads, Microsoft has already (and finally) announced the pricing of the new content which would be as follows:

• HDTV TV show episodes – 240 MS points per episode
• Standard TV show episodes – 160 MS points per episode
• HDTV New release movies – 480 MS points
• Standard New release movies – 320 MS points
• HDTV Classic Feature films – 360 MS points
• Standard Classic Feature films – 240 MS points
• Downloading an HDTV version of any title will also entitle the user to download the Standard version for absolutely FREE.

Parents also won’t have to worry about their children downloading inappropriate content on the family’s 360, as the Family Settings feature can block out content depending on the video ratings.

With 1000 MS Points costing US$ 12.50, all these may not be a bad deal, so start getting your Cheetos and your Mountain Dew ready, as movie nights are bound to follow.

That’s right, Microsoft is celebrating the first birthday of its baby, the Xbox 360 this November 22. As a treat to everyone on this oh-so-special day, Microsoft recently announced that fans can now start downloading videos and episodes of their favorite TV shows via the Xbox Live Marketplace.

At the moment, content that’s available at the Marketplace include episodes of shows from Adult Swim, CBS, Comedy Central, CW, MTV, MTV2, Nicktoons, Nickelodeon, Spike TV, UFC, VH1, and Warner Bros. Full-length movies from Paramount as well as Warner Bros. can also be downloaded by Xbox Live Silver and Gold subscribers.

As for the prices of the downloads, Microsoft has already (and finally) announced the pricing of the new content which would be as follows:

• HDTV TV show episodes – 240 MS points per episode
• Standard TV show episodes – 160 MS points per episode
• HDTV New release movies – 480 MS points
• Standard New release movies – 320 MS points
• HDTV Classic Feature films – 360 MS points
• Standard Classic Feature films – 240 MS points
• Downloading an HDTV version of any title will also entitle the user to download the Standard version for absolutely FREE.

Parents also won’t have to worry about their children downloading inappropriate content on the family’s 360, as the Family Settings feature can block out content depending on the video ratings.

With 1000 MS Points costing US$ 12.50, all these may not be a bad deal, so start getting your Cheetos and your Mountain Dew ready, as movie nights are bound to follow.