Will 4K digital retailers make 4K exclusive to their own streaming devices?

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by bocario

If there are no fees or any other restrictions for a retailer to stream on multiple platforms, I wonder why Microsoft is not at all streaming on any other platform than Windows and Xbox.

The simple answer: Microsoft only offers an app for Windows and XBox only.

Movie purchases that are Movies Anywhere compatible can be watched in:

Movies Anywhere (once linked)
Apple TV/iTunes (once linked)
Google Play (once linked)
Vudu (once linked)
Amazon Video (once linked)
DirecTV receivers (once linked, app not supported as app does not support pay per view)
Microsoft Movies & TV (once linked)
XFinity (once linked)
Verizon Fios (once linked)

You can connect a laptop to your TV via HDMI and watch your movies and TV shows if you don’t have an XBox. Yes, even an XBox 360 will work. You’ll only get HD resolution because the 360 is HD only, not because of a fee.