14 DAY TRIAL // It seems that the development team in charge of the evolution of the Xbox One is at the moment planning to introduce a new DVR feature for the home console, which would allow the device to record and playback television content at a later date.
Sources speaking to Paul Thurrott are saying that the Windows Media Center feature will be eliminated from Windows 10 and that the replacement program will be used both on the PC and other platforms.
It will apparently include a feature that allows for DVR capabilities, although no other details have been offered so far.
At the moment, those who own an Xbox One can watch television on their consoles, but there's no way to store the content and watch it later.
Microsoft has recently made a number of announcements about TV support, including the introduction of over-the-air support for those who live in the United States and Canada.
It's unclear whether the company aims to introduce DVR for the Xbox One via one of the regular firmware updates or if a special separate app will be used.
The platform needs to become more attractive for potential purchasers
The Microsoft team in charge of the Xbox One is currently looking for ways to make the device more appealing and to increase sales.
The company has already dropped the price, and the measure seems to be all but set in stone, despite the fact that it was initially described as temporary.
There were also bundles introduced for the Xbox One that failed to significantly raise its profile and to make it more attractive than the rival PlayStation 4 from Sony.
DVR functionality would fulfill Microsoft's pledge to make the home console a centerpiece of the living room and might attract new customers.
When Windows 10 launches, the Xbox One is set to get a range of new features, and more integration with the PC gaming space is expected.
Microsoft is also working on DirectX 12, which will also arrive in the fall and is designed to upgrade the performance of the home console and to give developers new ways to impress the public.