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How to Watch Hulu on My Xbox

You already use your Xbox 360 console to play the latest video games. With Hulu Plus you can also use it to watch television shows and movies. Hulu Plus features thousands of shows, including current-season episodes and some exclusive content not found anywhere else. If your Xbox 360 is connected to an HDTV, Hulu Plus lets you take advantage of it with high-definition video. To watch Hulu Plus on the Xbox 360, you must first sign up for an account. You can then download the application to your console.

Things You'll Need

Xbox LIVE Gold membership

Instructions

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  Open your Internet browser and go to the Hulu website. Click "Hulu Plus" at the top of the page.
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  Enter your email address and click "Try It Now" to get started signing up for your Hulu Plus trial.
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  Check your email and click the link in the email from Hulu. You are redirected to the Hulu website to continue the sign-up process.
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  Enter a password and your name, billing address and phone number. Enter your credit card number. Hulu Plus costs $7.99 per month as of June 2011, but your card is not charged until after your free one-week trial ends.
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  Enter your birth year and gender. Click the check box to agree to the terms of use. Click "Sign Up."
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  Power on your Xbox 360 and sign into Xbox LIVE. Scroll to "Video Marketplace." Select "Hulu Plus" and then select "Confirm Download."
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  Select "Yes, I Am" when asked if you are already a Hulu Plus subscriber. Hulu Plus downloads to the console.
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  Select Hulu Plus from the Video Marketplace any time you want to watch a show or movie. Content is categorized by episode, show, and featured items. Press "A" to select a video, "Y" to play it right away or "X" to send it to your queue for later viewing.

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