Bad news for Xbox One owners waiting for the TV DVR feature Microsoft promised last year: It's not happening anymore.
As first reported by The Verge and confirmed to PCMag, Redmond said it is no longer working on the feature.
"After careful consideration, we've decided to put development of DVR for Over-the-Air TV on hold to focus our attention on launching new, higher fan-requested gaming experiences across Xbox One and Windows 10," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "We're always listening to fan feedback and we look forward to bringing more requested experiences on Xbox One, Windows 10 and Xbox Live this year."
Announced as part of Microsoft's Gamescom press conference last year, the so-called DVR for Over-the-Air TV was supposed to arrive this year. The idea was that you'd be able to use your console to record live TV, schedule recordings, and take your shows on the go.
Microsoft said you'd be able to stream recorded TV shows to devices using the Windows 10 Xbox app or Xbox SmartGlass app for iOS or Android. Also promised was the ability to download content to a Windows 10 phone, PC, or tablet for offline viewing, and schedule recordings via the Xbox or apps.
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"The amount of TV you can record and save is limited only by the size of the hard drive that you plug into your Xbox One," Microsoft said last year. "There are no time limits or other constraints, so you can DVR something and save it forever, enabling you to build an amazing collection of your favorite TV shows, movies and sporting events."
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