The BBC has scrapped plans currently for an Xbox 360 version of iPlayer.
A report set out by the company is quoted to have said that they cannot launch the catch-up service on the 360 due to the subscription fees that some gamers pay.
“Microsoft only wants to offer its users access to platforms it can charge for as this is the model it is pursuing,” a source from the BBC said.
“It wants to ensure that only those paying for Xbox Live Gold accounts can access its additional content services and even then there is usually a charge on top to get access to those.” it continued.
“This does not fit with the BBC’s model and Microsoft will not budge at the moment. It is really frustrating for those involved on the BBC side who want to make sure iPlayer is rolled out on as many popular entertainment platforms as possible,” they ended.
The PS3 and Wii have free online services and versions of the iPlayer on here have being successful so far.
Microsoft have declined to comment on the findings, but it looks like things are on hold for now.
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