Lovefilm available on Xbox One

Online subscription video-on-demand provider Lovefilm’s service is now available on the Xbox One combined gaming and entertainment platform from Microsoft.

Available now from the Xbox One App Marketplace, the Lovefilm Instant app feature content in 1080p high-definition and Dolby Digital Plus and includes features such as Watchlist, allowing members to organise the film and TV shows they want to watch at a later date, and Whispersync technology to enable pause and resume viewing on another device easier.

The app will also support Xbox One features including ‘snap’ and ‘fill’ modes that allow members to view content from a side panel on the screen while navigating other menus, games or apps in the main window.

Simon Morris, Lovefilm chief marketing officer said: “The next generation of videogame consoles is a fantastically exciting prospect for Lovefilm members in the UK, as accessing and discovering quality content will be easier and even more intuitive than ever before.”