(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A patent first filed by Microsoft in early 2007 (and approved on December 27, 2011) would seem to suggest that the yet-to-be-revealed successor for the Xbox 360 will have the ability to record video content. According to the patent, the DVR feature would run "alongside a television client component", letting owners record media content on the system while playing games and even while the system is turned off. The recorded content wouldn't be limited to television, but would allow players to record local or online gameplay, music, DVDs, and more.

IGN reached out to Microsoft for an official statement on the recently approved patent, and they came back with the following response:

"As an innovator we're always thinking about what is next and how we can push the boundaries of technology like we did with Kinect. We believe the key to extending the lifespan of a console is not just about the console hardware, but about the games and entertainment experiences being delivered to consumers. Beyond that we don't comment on rumors or speculation."

Given the focus Microsoft has had recently on putting TV content providers on the Xbox 360 platform, it makes sense that they would consider implementing the ability to record TV while gaming. A move like this would certainly be a big boost for Microsoft's positioning of the Xbox brand as a key entertainment provider in living rooms.

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It won't. Sony has all rights to blu-ray and I highly doubt they will give it to any competitors.

Also, if Sony wanted to do this in the PS4 I'm sure there is a lots of work arounds, doesn't seem fair to not allow other companies to record straight from the consoles especially since its not that original of an idea, its not like Microsoft were the first to think of it.

Yeah sony Might Have all the right to blu-ray but you never know....
everything has blu-ray now a days its not that big of a deal.

Blu Ray is owned by Sony, so I doubt it will ever have a Blu-Ray player. I would love to see it though.

Sony owns blu-ray but LG is suing Sony Bcuz something About the blu-ray player
so you never know anything could happen... bluray is becoming more coming.
its like some one owing the DVD Format

I cant imagine this happening, imagine all the companies not wanting there games recorded or movie companies. It may happen, but I doubt it will be for recording games and if so I would imagine just Microsoft's games.

sounds like there trying to be sony now!!!

we had that years ago with the hddvd player i think good to see it in something new built in

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agreed it 95% wont since its a selling point for sony

True, good point. But the owner of the DVD isn't a competing game console maker also