How much do we actually know about Microsoft' s plans for 360?! Having spent most of the afternoon reading through the February issue of the UK' s Official Xbox 360 Magazine i was surprised to learn a couple of things about the future of the console.

For starters it seems that Microsoft is planning to upgrade (or rather enable) their console to function as a Sky+/TiVo box. I' m presuming the hardware required is already in the machine and that it' ll be enabled via some kind of update. I doubt it' ll happen soon, it' s much more likely to be enabled after the PS3' s launch.

It would also seem that users will be able to buy or rent movies in high-definition through the internet using Xbox Live. It' s also stated that it' s likely that Microsoft will set up an iTunes-esque music download service. Sound good to me.

I' m hoping i' ve not just re-hashed what people already knew. I' ve been keeping track of 360 development since it made it' s announcement and i have only just heard about this stuff. At any rate, say goodbye to your TV and hello to your Xbox 360 screen!