iriver today announced that their H10 portable audio player is the first device of its kind to seamlessly enable playback of protected content, including subscription content, while docked with Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 video game system.
iriver added that playlists can be created on the H10 by mixing and matching subscription and ripped content, and enjoyed as custom soundtracks during game play of any Xbox 360 game. New H10s will be available with support for the Xbox 360 out of the box, while older models can be updated via a downloadable firmware update.
“We’re excited about the great experience consumers will have when they plug their iriver H10 into their Xbox 360,” said Enrique Rodriguez, vice president, Xbox Partnerships at Microsoft Corp. “The deep integration between Xbox 360 and the iriver H10 provides customers with access to the entire breadth of Windows Media-enabled music offerings including portable subscription and further advanced user options for customizing their game play experience.”
“The advanced capabilities of the H10 and Xbox 360 integration truly provide the best end user experience for people who want to quickly download and swap playlists onto their Xbox 360,” said Jonathan Sasse, president of iriver America. “We are thrilled with the ongoing collaborations we have with Microsoft and supporting enhancements that enable iriver H10 owners the flexibility to playback music from any Windows based online music store through their Xbox 360.”