Microsoft Drops XBox HD DVD Price
The reduction follows Toshiba's price change.
By Swann
Amazon.com is now selling the player, which attaches to the game console, for $119.
Before the cut, the price of the HD DVD add-on was $179. However, Microsoft's price drop follows a decision by Toshiba to lower the price of its entry-level HD DVD player to $149.
The XBox HD DVD player will display HD DVD discs and comes with with HD DVD of King Kong. Additionally, five free HD DVDs are available for free via a mail-in rebate.
The Sony Play Station 3 has a Blu-ray player inside, but it does not require an attachment.
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