Sky Go Xbox One S

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It's not clear why it's taken the Sky Go so long to launch for Xbox One. It has been available on both PlayStation 3 and 4 for a while now, and the Xbox 360 has had it even longer - it was the first console to get Sky Go. Still, at least it's here now. To get it, access the store on your Xbox One console, and find 'TV from Sky' in New Releases.

Of course Netflix is going to be one of the launch day streaming apps available. You can download the Sky TV app to the XBox and watch through that. It takes one of your Sky Go device slots so should still be able to view. Bear in mind that you cannot record and only stream live channels or catch up/boxsets depending on subscription and not all channels are available. If you love Sky Sports and your Xbox 360 then prepare to get excited. Sky Player, Sky's online TV service, has joined forces with Xbox to allow you to watch Sky Sports through your games console.

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Microsoft has confirmed the entertainment apps available on Xbox Series X and S at launch.

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Sky Go Xbox One Software

Apps already available on Xbox One will be available on Xbox Series X and S, Microsoft said. These include the likes of Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Spotify, Sky Go, Now TV and Amazon Prime Video.

But also out on 10th November is the Apple TV app. That's for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

Here's the US-focused list Microsoft provided in its announcement today (there will be more apps than on this list at launch, Microsoft stressed):

  • Netflix
  • Disney+
  • HBO Max
  • Spotify
  • YouTube
  • YouTube TV
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Hulu
  • NBC Peacock
  • Vudu
  • FandangoNow
  • Twitch
  • Sky Go
  • Now TV
  • Sky Ticket

Meanwhile, Microsoft confirmed the Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos tech is supported on Netflix, Disney+, and Vudu.

Sky Go Xbox One S All Digital

The Microsoft Store is twice as fast as before, Microsoft said in a blog post. The launch time of the Microsoft Store app is now about two seconds. You access apps in the refreshed Xbox dashboard experience in My Games & Apps.

There's a new Entertainment block for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, too, which showcases content across apps. For new Xbox owners, the Entertainment block is automatically pinned to Home. Existing gamers can scroll down to Add more > See all suggestions, select Entertainment, and add it to Home.

Sky Go Xbox One Subtitles

For comparison's sake, here are the entertainment apps launching with PlayStation 5.