Why cant you just download windows media center for windows8

Hey all, I have windows 8, and I would like to use Windows media center, Only problem is that my copy of windows doesn’t have windows media center and it seems that you can’t download it. The only possible way to use the media center (other than paying for it) is to download a copy of windows 8 with it already installed or something.
This is all really confusing and annoying for me, whats the deal? Does anyone know why Windows media center isn’t available for download so you can just install it like any other regular pirated software?
Answer #1
Any special reason you want that?
There are a buttload of better players, and a few decent media centre apps out there.
Answer #2
Like what?
I found that windows media center was actually quite good when I used it last.
What other “better” programs could you name?
Answer #3
the only alternatives i know of that are actually any good are xbmc (xbox media center) or Media Portal.
Answer #4
Thanks Blitz, I think ill give xbmc a try.