The Halo Channel makes its Windows 8.1 app debut today
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Just a few days after the launch of The Halo Channel app for the Xbox One, Microsoft has now released a version of the app for Windows 8.1 PC owners, allowing them to go deep into the fictional sci-fi game universe that's the cornerstone of Microsoft's gaming division.
Users will be able to find out a ton about the Halo backstory, along with all the games in the series. It also contains acceess to live action features, including the new multi-part Halo: Nightfall. Here's a quick look at its features:
- Live and Timely Content – Original programming and entertainment, timely Halo news and live events, eSports, and Twitch integration will keep content fresh and relevant.
- Interactive and Sharable – Interact with a personalized viewing experience, social sharing, and a best-in-class video platform.
- Rewarding – Unlock exclusive in-game content for upcoming Halo titles by watching original Halo programming and entertainment, participating in interactive polls or trying your hand at trivia.
- Multiplatform Access - Sync Windows 8.1 devices to your Xbox One, and use it as a controller or a second screen. Begin your viewing experience on one screen and seamlessly continue it on another.
The app is being launched as a companion of sorts to the new Xbox One game Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Let us know how you feel about both the game and the app in the comments.
- Download The Halo Channel from the Windows Store (opens in new tab)
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33 Comments
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Awesome!
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Store link goes to the eBay app....
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Yeah same here lol
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why not universal?
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It may very well be, they may just not have finished the Phone UI yet.
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Yeah, really hoping it comes to Windows Phone.
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I was wondering that no version for ARM tablets either.
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Same its a shame they didn't go with xbv for nightfall
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The synchronisation and continuous experience features sound interesting!
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yassssssssssss awesome hope it works well enough
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btw wrong store link
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sorry about that. fixed
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Was that the big MS announcement for today? Couldn't be just that mid range phone deal right? Who knows, maybe I got my days mixed up.
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I barely found it in the windows store. Microsoft needs to filter out all the crappy third party apps
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I searched Halo and it was the second app after Spartan Assault. Not sure how you were going about finding it.
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Feels like old times and the app is very handy
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Today? Not so. It was in the app store at least as far back as yesterday because that's when I got it :)
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I should get around to watching nightfall now that I've got it. Won't be playing the games until my mate comes round (well maybe some multiplayer)
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x86, x64 only it seems so no RT :/
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Ya, I'm upset too.
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I got the app yesterday around 6pm, but its alright. App is eh because I can't watch Halo: Nightfall without Halo:MCC
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I do own it. After signing in to my account it still wouldn't let me watch the nightfall series.
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I hope. Halo will be on PC T.T
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why?
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PC people are the power hungry players. They want Halo 4 to push it to 4320p and 120 fps with the latest GTX 980, 4k displays, 16/32 gigs of ram, Overclocked top of the line i7 CPU. Etc~
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That's why we choose PC as our gaming platform
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Interestingly, that's exactly why I don't choose PC as my gaming platform.
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WP version?
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Can y'all look into why there's no ARM version. I bought my Surface 2 for media consumption and this is very much media consumption. I hope this isn't a sign that Microsoft is giving up on RT users
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Odd I downloaded it yesterday.
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Why on Earth is this not compatible with RT.. I swear, Microsoft should just drop RT entirely if this is going to be the case..
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shame theres no support for the surface rt tablets
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Stinks... I bought the MCC digital version, and when i try to watch nightfall, it says "Buy Halo" instead of play... This app is damn buggy on both the XB1 and my SP2...