Official pricing and feature details for the upcoming HD-DVD player addon for the Xbox 360 have been revealed at X06. Read on to find out when we can expect the drive, and for how much.
Available in mid-November 2006 in North America for $199.99 (estimated retail price), in the U.K., France and Germany for €199.99 (£129.99) (estimated retail price) and other territories in 2007, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player comes with the Universal Pictures blockbuster film Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” on HD DVD (for a limited time) and the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote. Users can just add Xbox 360 HD DVD Player to Xbox 360 to create the ultimate home-theater experience.
“The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the best high-definition movie experience and value on the market,” Moore said. “
The reviews, the word of mouth and the consumer response have all been crystal clear — HD DVD is the format of choice. We’re not forcing movie technology on game players but are instead letting them choose how to personalize their experiences. If they want HD DVD, there’s no better value out there.”
The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player offers up to six times higher resolution than DVD, and as part of the fall 2006 console update all Xbox 360 consoles will have the ability to output native resolution 1080p games and movies. Users can enjoy blockbuster HD DVD releases, with more than 150 titles available by the holidays from major movie studios including HBO, Paramount Pictures, StudioCanal, Universal Studios, New Line Entertainment and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Key Features of Xbox 360 HD DVD Player
- The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player offers stunning video and immersive surround-sound audio, with six times higher resolution than DVD (up to1080p) through a component or VGA connection after the fall 2006 console update.
- Innovative interactive content capabilities enable picture-in-picture commentary, scene selection and menu access — all while the movie is playing.
- Users can enjoy blockbuster HD DVD releases, with more than 150 titles available by holiday season 2006 from major movie studios including HBO, Paramount Pictures, StudioCanal, Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
- Only HD DVD offers a “combo” disc: a DVD on one side allows playback on all existing DVD players, in your home or car; the other side is compatible with the HD DVD Player.
- The player works seamlessly with your Xbox 360 system, using the system’s processing power and audio connections to deliver the highest possible video and sound quality.
- Setup is easy: Just plug the HD DVD Player into the USB port on your Xbox 360 console and jump in.
