Last November Microsoft decided to improve on the Xbox and introduced the HD DVD player for it at $199. This special add on gave Microsoft the ability to compete even harder against the PS3 and its Blu-ray disc drive because the 360 launched without a high definition disc player.
Through the end of June, Microsoft had sold over 155,000 of the HD DVD add-ons and proclaimed it the “biggest-selling accessory” ever for a console. Now, Microsoft has seen fit to reduce the price of its most expensive accessory for the Xbox 360. Effective August 1, the HD DVD add-on will retail for $179 USD. In addition, customers who purchase the peripheral between August and September 30 will also quality to receive five free HD DVD movies.
“With the price reduction to $179, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player continues to be the most affordable way to enjoy high definition,” said Microsoft’s Jeff Bell. “From the beginning, we set out to offer Xbox 360 owners an unrivaled high-definition experience, with a choice of optical discs on the HD DVD format and digital downloads through Xbox LIVE Marketplace, both of which have a selection of the best content Hollywood has to offer.”
Microsoft will highlight the HD DVD add-on price reduction by offering the movie “300″ on demand in HD beginning August 14 through Xbox LIVE. Also on deck will be a free download of the season one pilot of “Heroes.” “300″ and “Heroes: Season 1″ will also be available on HD DVD.
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