Zune Downloads: What's Available?

Microsoft has been recently hailed for its release of the Zune player and the many Zune downloads that are available for the small and capable machine.  This little player already as many followers in the form of end-users and content providers.

User Reviews - Although it has been criticized as a machine that has a learning curve when it comes to use, it is definitely a lovable machine when people find out just how much content is available to them for a minimal price.  But just what is available to the public when they invest in a Zune Player?

Music

The Zune player, first and foremost, is a music player.  This is why it's not much of a surprise to see that there are millions of songs available in a format that is best suited for the Zune.  Sites like the Microsoft Zune Marketplace offer some of the best tracks in the world from many celebrated musicians.

With a minimal price per month, just a little under $15 to be exact, you can actually download as many songs as you like. The music downloads are various in that different genres of music are available for download from Pop to Country, HipHop, Classical, Instrumental, Heavy Metal, etc.  You name the genre, it's sure to be available.

Radio - Another thing about the Zune player is that if you are tired of listening of the music that you just downloaded, you can always switch on the FM radio player that is built into the device and surf your local stations.  Now that is a feature that everybody can agree with.

Movies

Are you more of a movie than a music person?  Zune content providers also have this kind of content available for your player.  Also, the content is optimized to play on Zune players already so you don't have to worry about converting the material to a specific format unless you are making your own downloads off of your PC.

Different Genres - Movies are also available in different genres such as Drama, Suspense, Romance, Comedy, horror, Science, etc.  Hit TV shows are fast becoming popular downloads as well.  The movie playing feature is something that the Zune is famous for and a 30 gig player is enough to keep your hunger for video at bay.

Games

Believe it or not, but you can also play games on your Zune.  There are many Zune downloads that are available and there are also different kinds of games.  You can find games in categories such as Strategy, Role Playing, Action, Puzzle, Eductional, and Sports formats.  These are all specially designed to run off of your Zune player.

Software

When you talk about Microsoft, the first thing to come to mind is software and the Zune is no exception.  People can download virus protection software, adware and spyware protection, typing software, business software, and most importantly Zune converter software that will help one make their own downloads.  There are many software options to choose from and this makes the player a truly capable multimedia device for Zune downloads.