Microsoft KB Archive/908632

= Xbox 360: How to browse the Xbox Live Marketplace and Video Store =

Article ID: 908632

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to browse the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and how to access the Video Store.



Marketplace
To access the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, see the area to the far left of the Xbox Dashboard that is titled “Marketplace.” In the Marketplace, you can select from the following categories:
 * Spotlight

Shows recently released, featured content.
 * New Arrivals

In New Arrivals, users can sort on the following categories:
 * Games
 * Movies
 * TV Shows
 * Arcade
 * Xbox Classics
 * Game Content
 * Game Demos
 * Game Videos
 * Themes and Gamerpics
 * Game Store

In Game Store, users can select content by using one of the following entry points:
 * All Games
 * Xbox LIVE Arcade
 * Xbox Classics
 * Game Demos
 * Themes and Gamer Pictures
 * Game Add-Ons
 * Game Videos
 * Played Games
 * Genres
 * Video Store

See below for Video Marketplace entry points and subcategories.
 * Redeem Code

Users can go here to redeem their pre-paid Microsoft Points codes for use in the Marketplace.
 * Active Downloads

Users can go here to view and manage their active download queue.
 * Account Management

Entry point in Marketplace for Account Management.

To browse in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, use the buttons on the controller just as you would to move through the Xbox Guide or through the Xbox Dashboard menus. Use the following button functions as a guide to help you move through the Xbox LIVE Marketplace menu options:
 * Use the A button to select or purchase an item.
 * Use the B button to move back or return to a previous menu.
 * Use the Y button to return to the Marketplace Home Page from most sub-menus in the Marketplace area.

Video Store
To access the Video Store, select Video Store from the Marketplace or from the Media area.

In the Video Store, you can select from the following categories:
 * Movies

In Movies, you can search for content from New Arrivals, Featured Trailers, Shorts, Genres, and All Movies.
 * TV Shows

In TV Shows, you can search for content from New Arrivals, Networks & Studios, Shorts, Genres, and All TV Shows.
 * Music Videos

In Music Videos, you can sort by Title, Release Date, and Download Rank
 * Game Videos

In Game Videos, you can search for content from New Arrivals, Genres, All Game Videos, Gaming Community Videos, and Game Tips and Support.
 * Shorts

In Shorts, you can sort by Title, Release Date, and Download Rank.

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