Project Orapa is the New Xbox LIVE Diamond Service with IPTV

GPT: "Project Orapa - the long talked about IPTV and XBL mash-up is set to be unveiled at E3. Even better news, we won't have to wait long for the release of the Orapa. Microsoft is planning to have IPTV in gamer's homes by the end of this year with a target date of November 15th.

There is a hitch though. Orapa won't be free."

[VG_Releaser]

Asking for more money. Surprised? Not really

[GunShotEddy]

Because IPTV should be free? Is PS Plus free? It's called "extras" and they cost EXTRA.

[Nitrowolf2]

If the monthly sub(i'm assuming it'll be monthly) is cheaper then cable/satelite and supplies about same amount of channel then it could be a good thing i suppose.
Only issue is for those who have more then one TV (families) then i don't see this being anything to benefit off of.

[Godmars290]

Chances are it'll require a specific cable/satellite provider who has to be paid in addition and separately. Just like ESPN.

My question is will this service be separate, require Gold or just absorb Gold into it. Also expecting costs to be more monthly than yearly based.

[AAACE5]

There's a catch! You have to have cable with some providers. I cancelled my cable earlier this year with Time/Warner and am unable to use ESPN3!

So unless they have figured something out with these companies, the same thing may happen.

[Grown Folks Talk]

It appears they may be integrating it directly into Xbox Live. No need to have AT&T U-Verse or whichever company to partner with. Looks like they are going for a TV/Music/Kinect/Social combo with it.

Word of Microsoft dealing with content providers has been around for a while, & they partnered with DirecTv some time ago. I don't watch a ton of shows, but if I can get my sports, especially NFL Direct Ticket & College Gameplan through Live, i'm down.

[gamingdroid]

I don't think cancelling your subscription with TWC has any effect on ESPN3 on your Xbox 360.

Can you elaborate?

[Grown Folks Talk]

He is correct in that. The ESPN feature is only available if your ISP is a partnered carrier. I used to have Qwest, which is not a partner, but switched to Cox who is. If your internet provider is not an affiliate, you can't access ESPN on the 360.

[gamingdroid]

I was aware that you had to have a supported ISP for ESPN3, which I do not. Maybe I do now, since I have TWC.

Maybe I misunderstood AAACE5, but I understood as he/she cancelled cable TV (not internet) and somehow lost ESPN3....

[THWIP71]

Surprised? Not really

[Peaceful_Jelly]

where are the games MS? I need more than 3 triple A exclusives to justify the purchase and you come and add another pay to use service? Come on!

[GunShotEddy]

I bought my PS3 for a blu ray player and now I'm enjoying great exclusives. I bought my Xbox 360 for great exclusives and now it's offering entertainment services.

I won two times, lol.

@kingdoms - There were not a lot of exclusives on the PS3 at first, but it has picked up considerably. The Xbox 360 had many more from launch until last year. One is picking up while the other declines in exclusives. Either way I win. That's all I'm saying.

[kingdoms]

So It's one or the other with the haters? Nice damage control.

Only a sith deals in absolutes.

[Max_Dissatisfaction]

Maybe wait for E3? Its just my opinion, there's really no need to go spreading it around

[BeaRye]

I'd pay, Especially if you get more than IPTV. PS Plus features like exclusive content maybe?

[CarnageXB]

meh, Ill stick to cable. Not interested in watching tv on my xbox and paying more than I already have to

[ShyGuy13]

Think I still have my old Diamond card hiding somewhere..

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Hmm IPTV Media Room Mash up with possible upgrades to XbL services as well? Im in.

Team Xbox (X)

[MasterCornholio]

Im a little teapot short and stout. When i blow my whistle you will all shout

I believe that a service like this should be included with gold.

[jack who]

i want list of ch and under 30$ and bye bye cable

[guigsy]

There's been rumours that Microsoft would reveal a third tier XBL membership for a while. I would've thought there would be more features that just IPTV to warrant one though.

[Silentscope]

There will more than likely be more to Diamond than just IPTV. This is just the only part being heard about at the time. If I were you, I'd expect to hear a good deal more come E3.

[duplissi]

if priced reasonably i just might get this, plus ill finally be able to play online with my xbox!

[kickerz]

Chances are I won't get it In Australia so I really don't care about it.

[HuGi]

pretty sure it will be worldwide in some years maybe next Box.

Awesome shit Microsoft, cant wait to see what channels are we going to have.

[NoobJobz]

Depend on what channels will be included, the price, and if anything besides IPtV will be included in Diamond level. At the moment I don't have cable in my room but we have dish in the living room, so I wouldnt mind a few extra channels in my room. Looking forward to E3 to clear up everything.

[darren_poolies]

Oh God.

[radphil]

"The service will include Orapa which will carry several channels once exclusive to cable and satellite providers"

Honestly I'll believe it when I see it.

As far as the service is, hopefully it'll be more worthwhile instead of Hulu.

[HacSawJimThugin]

Show me some channels and I will show them the money...WORD!!

[Boon Tarkas]

"OCrapa" this is gonna cost.