Disney+ launches Xbox app for South Africa
Disney+ has announced that it will launch an app for its streaming service on Xbox consoles in South Africa from 29 September 2022.
The app will be supported on Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X consoles.
These Xbox users will get full access to the Disney+ service, including support for up to four concurrent streams, unlimited downloads on up to ten devices, and the ability to set up to seven different profiles.
"With over 1000 films, more than 1500 series and a slate of 200 exclusive Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and more, Disney+ offers fans the greatest stories, all in one place, and the next few months are set to be full of entertainment," said the company in a statement.
Disney+ launched in South Africa on 18 May 2022, bringing many of its shows and movies to the local streaming market.
The company plans to continue to add new content such as John Lithgow and Jeff Bridges starring in a riveting new drama series, The Old Man, and the return of the iconic Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus 2.
Elsewhere, Star Wars fans are treated to the highly anticipated series Andor, plus the streaming debut of Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder.
Users will have access to high-quality viewing, up to four concurrent streams, unlimited downloads on up to ten devices, and the ability to set up to seven different profiles, including the ability for parents to set a PIN to access age-appropriate content.
The streaming service is available locally for R119 per month, and at a discounted annual fee of R1,190.
Disney+ supports streaming in up to 4K quality and also supports high dynamic range (HDR), Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos.
Written by: Shihaam (Gabriella) Steyn-Adams.
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