Without warning, Microsoft has discontinued sales and rentals of digital movies and TV shows for Xbox and Windows.

On the same page, Microsoft directed users to sign up for Movies Anywhere if they aren't already members, which makes purchased content available across platforms, and to shop at other media stores including Amazon's Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.

Downloads will continue to be available on Windows and in HD max resolution,” Microsoft says, but you’ll have to continue using the Movies & TV app on Windows or Xbox to pl