Microsoft demonstrated this week a new high-definition DVD, or HD DVD, drive add-on for the Xbox 360 gaming console. The device is the company’s answer to Sony’s coming PlayStation 3, which features an integrated media disc drive using the rival Blu-ray format. Microsoft did not indicate pricing or availability for the drive. However, in a bid to compete with Sony, the firm is likely offer its HD DVD drive at a lower price than HD DVD players currently on the market, which are priced at around US$400 to $500.
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Microsoft Demos HD DVD Add-On for Xbox 360
Posted by: Jay Lyman August 9, 2006 01:19 PMMicrosoft demonstrated this week a new high-definition DVD, or HD DVD, drive add-on for the Xbox 360 gaming console. The device is the company’s answer to Sony’s coming PlayStation 3, which features an integrated media disc drive using the rival Blu-ray format. Microsoft did not indicate pricing or availability for the drive. However, in a bid to compete with Sony, the firm is likely offer its HD DVD drive at a lower price than HD DVD players currently on the market, which are priced at around US$400 to $500.