Microsoft is to showcase it's new Xbox 360 IPTV service for the first time in Europe at The Connected Home in Olympia next month.

Although launched and available in the US, it will be the first time that UK gamers and TV fans will be able to see the service in action.

Microsoft's Ed Graczyk, Worldwide Director of Marketing and Communications for Microsoft TV, will demonstrate IPTV on Xbox 360 during his keynote at the conference, entitled "Future of Connected Entertainment".

Graczyk commented, "Separately the Xbox 360 and Microsoft TV IPTV Edition deliver unique and exciting entertainment experiences, but IPTV on Xbox 360 delivers a real value proposition for consumers, service providers and content and game developers alike. By integrating these industry-leading solutions, we continue to drive innovation and enable new connected entertainment experiences for consumers".

IPTV on Xbox 360 is expected to be available through select service providers as early as Christmas in 2007.

The Connected Home Show will be co-hosted at the third annual IPTV World Forum and will be held in Olympia, London on 5-7th March 2007.

>> Link - The Connected Home
>> Link - IPTV Forum