Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 20, 2026 • By belle
AGMTW score, out of 10
A store worth using only if you are already in the Xbox ecosystem.
Value for money5.6
Pay per film. Mainly useful if you watch on an Xbox.
A store, so what you spend depends on how much you watch. Weighed against what it carries (content 7.8/10), that comes to 5.6 on value.
Content quality7.8
Rent or buy films, useful mainly if you own an Xbox.
We have no title-level data for this one, so this is our own read on how much there is worth watching.
Apps and devices9.3
A polished app; device coverage unverified.
Rated 4.45 in the app store. No device list to check against.
Streaming quality10
4K included on the base plan.
Streams in 4K on the base plan.
Microsoft is most known for its computer and gaming services, but the tech corporation also has a streaming service under its belt. Microsoft’s media store allows you to rent or purchase a host of films and TV shows, many of which are still up in theaters or being broadcast on network TV. The good news is that Microsoft often puts up sales and specials that slash prices up to half, and the even better news is that Xbox Game Pass holders are entitled to many of these discounts. So for instance, a Game Pass holder can pay just $7 for a film that costs $20 to rent. Now, the not-so-good news is that Microsoft’s rental store is only available for Xbox and PCs and mobile devices that run on Windows. Anything outside of these devices, unfortunately, won’t be able to access the store.
Microsoft is most known for its computer and gaming services, but the tech corporation also has a streaming service under its belt. Microsoft's media store allows you to rent or purchase a host of films and TV shows, many of which are still up in theaters or being broadcast on network TV. The good news is that Microsoft often puts up sales and specials that slash prices up to half, and the even better news is that Xbox Game Pass holders are entitled to many of these discounts. For instance, if you have a Game Pass, you can pay just $7 for a currently streaming film that costs $20 to rent. Now, the not-so-good news is that Microsoft's rental store is only available for Xbox and PCs and mobile devices that run on Windows. Anything outside of these devices, unfortunately, won't be able to access the store.
Does Microsoft have a free trial?
Microsoft does not currently offer a free trial.
What devices support Microsoft?
Microsoft is available on Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox.
Can I cancel Microsoft anytime?
Microsoft is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Microsoft worth it?
Microsoft is most known for its computer and gaming services, but the tech corporation also has a streaming service under its belt. Microsoft's media store allows you to rent or purchase a host of films and TV shows, many of which are still up in theaters or being broadcast on network TV. The good news is that Microsoft often puts up sales and specials that slash prices up to half, and the even better news is that Xbox Game Pass holders are entitled to many of these discounts. For instance, if you have a Game Pass, you can pay just $7 for a currently streaming film that costs $20 to rent. Now, the not-so-good news is that Microsoft's rental store is only available for Xbox and PCs and mobile devices that run on Windows. Anything outside of these devices, unfortunately, won't be able to access the store.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.