Content continuing to download while streaming a video or playing in a multiplayer playlist ...

It wont remain paused when playing in the multiplayer on several games emp halo 4 for one and it wont stay paused on any video apps not just the system player, but for netflix, hulu plus, the cw. any vidoe app it will not stay paused, and after spending
over 2 hours on the phone with microsoft tech support, they couldnt figure out why this was doing this till they talked to their supervise who told them this is how it is supposed to be now, they changed it a while back, which is quite stupid if you ask me

this isnt so much a question but a request to put things back to the way they were

The only time it resumes the download is when higher level function of Xbox LIVE are not being used.

If you are playing an online game or streaming from an online service it should remain paused. The only time it doesn't pause while streaming music or video is when you're using the respective "System Music/Video Player" apps from the menu.

I can add some information. I know you can download another game/app/dlc while playing a game or streaming videos. I have done this personally. On 360 it would pause the download if streaming or playing online. I know it doesn't do this for streaming
(don't know if it throttles it) and I'm not sure what it does if playing online (like multiplayer). Also if you have the system set to go to standby instead of fully shutting down it will download in a low power mode.

In an e-mail Microsoft sent out on 8/29/2012 concerning upcoming changes to the Zune Music service, they said (check the last paragraph):

"Dear xxxx:

As we prepare for the exciting launch of Xbox Music later this fall, we want to make you aware of some pending changes to the Zune Music service that will be made on August 31st.

Specifically, the following features will no longer be available:

•Sending and receiving messages, inviting friends, sharing the songs, playlists, and albums you are listening to, and viewing past play history

•Mixview playback and channel playlists

•Apps for Zune HD

•Purchasing music videos or streaming them as a part of Zune Music Pass from the Zune PC software

•Re-downloading, re-activating, or re-licensing previously purchased music videos if / when you upgrade your PC

These changes will NOT affect music streaming or downloading as part of Zune Music Pass, impact songs that you have purchased from Zune Marketplace, or change your ability to stream music videos on Xbox 360."

So it appears that we should be able to continue streaming music to our Zune devices and the Zune software. So what gives, Microsoft?

Regards,

Michael Bishop