Microsoft Drops Price for Xbox 360 HD DVD Add-On

[admin]

Playing catch-up with a series of price drops on HD DVD players from Toshiba, Microsoft has shaved another $50 off the MSRP for its Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Amazon/High-Def_Retailing/Xbox_360/Microsoft/Microsoft_Drops_Price_for_Xbox_360_HD_DVD_Add-On_(UPDATED)/1438

$130 for the drive (which works on PCs, so a quick way to experiment with HD content if you've got the other hardware required for playback), plus 6 free movies (King Kong in the box, 5 by redemption). It's a steal even if you don't have a Xbox 360. The drive has been seen on Amazon for $80, but their current pricing seems to still be using the old RRP, so wait a while before buying.

[admin]

The official Australian RRP price has been halved to $AUD 130, but we only get the King Kong HD DVD in the box.

[NightTran]

is this like a HD player that work on the computer, usb or firewire?

[admin]

It connects through USB 2.0 (cable is provided), and works as an external DVD and HD DVD reader drive. No drivers needs, it's plug-n-play. More info here:

http://www.digital-digest.com/articles/Xbox_360_HD_DVD_Windows_page1.html

[admin]

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