Xbox Live and Zune Marketplace problems

There are reports emerging stating that both the XBOX Live Marketplace and the Zune Marketplace are not functioning properly.

It is said that the XBOX Live Marketplace is having problems reliably processing purchases, and the Zune Marketplace seems to have a fundamental problem with its entire database. Many sources seem to think that the possible reason for this issue is the recent free Thriller video which proved to be very popular. Read more