Fox Puts Family Guy On Xbox

Fox joining CBS, Comedy Central, others in providing content to Xbox Live

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/31/2007 6:15:00 AM

Starting Sept. 2, Fox will make episodes of its irreverent hit animated comedy Xbox available for purchase and download via Microsoft's Xbox 360 game system.

Fox sees the fit as a natural since Family Guy was last season's top network series with the 18-34 male gaming demo.

The Xbox has been increasingly moonlighting as a general entertainment system, with more than 2,800 hours of content available  on the Xbox Live service, including from CBS, Comedy Central, A&E, Turner, and others.

Family Guy has been one of Fox's most consistent Sunday night summer performers in the 18-49 demo as well as with the game-friendly young guys.