Even though Microsoft Corp. is reportedly planning not to build-in HD DVD drive into its Xbox 360 game machine, the firm may still sell bundles consisting of external HD DVD player and the console, media reports suggest. It is not completely clear whether the decision is really cost-efficient, however, it indisputably provides Microsoft some production flexibility.
Microsoft will reportedly sell external HD DVD drive for as much as £199 (approximately 292, $371), which is substantially higher price-tag than expected originally. However, Microsoft is planning to bundle premium Xbox 360 game console and external HD DVD player for under £400 (about 586, $746), reports GamesIndustry.biz web-site. The price of the bundle could even be lower than that of PlayStation 3, which supports Blu-ray disc player.
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News source: Xbit Labs
Microsoft will reportedly sell external HD DVD drive for as much as £199 (approximately 292, $371), which is substantially higher price-tag than expected originally. However, Microsoft is planning to bundle premium Xbox 360 game console and external HD DVD player for under £400 (about 586, $746), reports GamesIndustry.biz web-site. The price of the bundle could even be lower than that of PlayStation 3, which supports Blu-ray disc player.
View: The full story News source: Xbit Labs
I really don't think that this add on will make an impact in Europe, 1, because add-ons are notorious for not being accepted by the public, and 2. Europe isn't ready for HD in my opinion, not for the masses anyway, we are probably a year off before everyone starts craving HD.
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