Joining the stable of streaming video options on the Xbox 360 is a new PBS app, which offers on-demand access to full episodes of fan-favorite shows like Nova, the Masterpiece anthology series and Austin City Limits.
Though it includes a huge range of programming (especially when compared to other Xbox media apps), the Xbox 360 PBS app is not designed to replace PBS itself. Instead, it's a new wing of the station, offering fans the highest rated programs in an on-demand format.
"This launch is an important next step in our strategy to make PBS content available through a variety of platforms, while maintaining the connection between the viewer and their local PBS station," said PBS Digital vice president of product development Jon Brendsel. "While PBS member stations will always be the first place to find high-quality PBS programming, the launch of our Xbox 360 offering recognizes that viewers are looking to engage with their local station in the time and manner they choose."
The PBS app is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. It's a free download, but using the app will require information about your current cable company. Happily, PBS appears in almost every cable package, so you should already have access.
