XBox Music Pass compatible MP3 players

Anonymous
2013-07-22T12:45:15+00:00

I need a specific question answered.  I will ask it two ways:

1)  What are some examples of a XBox Music Pass compatible MP3 player (besides a computer, Xbox, tablet, or Windows phone)?  Remember, the Zune no longer exists.  I want to jog/exercise without wearing my phone in an armband on my bicep.

or

2)  If I subscribe to the Music Pass, can I use Windows Media Player to synchronize "subscribed/DRM'ed songs" to a MP3 player?  I understand the difference between "purchased" and "subscribed" and DRM and non-DRM.  I figure there's a time-limited license that could be uploaded to the MP3, or something.

Look, I don't want to jog with this big WP8 phone attached to my arm.  Nor do I want to put it in a fanny pack.  That's just gross.

RLD

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

41 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2015-04-04T19:30:14+00:00

    If you (community moderator) are asking me to research the market and find a solution for my problem - I will do just that and maybe I'll find a gap in the market (but I'll mention the nano and iTunes subscription service combo to counter that even before I look). 

    The fact that I have a problem means there is a gap in the Microsoft portfolio today.  I have a HTC M8 Windows phone - which has a wonderfully large screen - but is a horrible running companion.  I have a Microsoft Band - which has built-in GPS and has freed me from those running aps that required my phone to track my route, etc.  I have no need for a telephone or any phone-dependent apps now on my run .... unless I want music on my run...

    So if I want to exercise my Xbox Music Subscription on my run I have limited options based on my reading of this thread:

    1: Tote around my brick (relatively speaking).

    2: Find a used Zune online that matches my desired hardware profile

    3: Purchase a smaller brick (but still a relative brick) to take running.

    4: Other?

    Or I can find and spend money on a Music Service that supports an acceptable hardware profile.  (most likely candidate for action here)

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2015-04-04T19:26:46+00:00

    Yes, iPod, but then you've gone full Apple. I thought this conversation was about non-smartphone MP3 players from companies who also didn't have subscription services.

    Of course all Windows Phones are compatible and can be used like a Zune.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2015-04-04T18:04:41+00:00

    I assume iPod nano is compatible with iTunes subscription. That giant thing Neil Young was pushing does I think...Nothing on music.google.com that I know of, nothing with xbox music either aside from Zunes which you can't buy anymore...but you already know that.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2015-04-04T17:55:44+00:00

    What MP3 players are compatible with other subscription services?

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  5. Anonymous
    2015-04-04T15:53:32+00:00

    My wife's 8GB zune has finally failed...  It no longer synchs with any PC - so as the IT person of the household I get to tell her she needs to "upgrade" to a device 5 times larger if she wants to continue using the Xbox Music Pass.  I love how everyone wants to chime in promoting the Android or iPhone as now compatible - which have the same or larger physical profile as a 520 but is HUGE compared to the old Zune players or the Nano...  This conversation isn't going to go well and is likely going to force exploration of some of the other subscription music services available that are compatible with smaller-profile mp3 players.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments