xbox with a hddvd round 2 - Blu-ray Forum

mmmhome · 06-29-2006, 06:46 PM

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-36...ive-184123.php

JTK · 06-29-2006, 06:56 PM

By most rumors and speculation, the 360 Premium plus one of these HD-DVD drives would equal the MSRP of the $500 PS3 thereabouts.

Two things to remember:

The HD-DVD device for the 360 will be completely optional. A lot of gamers, frankly, couldn't care less about either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD.

From a gaming standpoint, the 360 is easily the better bargain.

I still have half a mind to believe that HD-DVD add on may never see the light of day. Honestly, I won't believe it until I actually see it, at the rate things are going.

I certainly can't see it going for more than $200, tops.

Psiweaver · 06-29-2006, 07:44 PM

yeah and that drive is gonna be subsidized to all hell just like the 360

JTK · 06-29-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Psiweaver

yeah and that drive is gonna be subsidized to all hell just like the 360

You bet.

Psiweaver · 06-29-2006, 11:04 PM

I think microsft enjoys losing money on gaming consoles.

partridge · 07-04-2006, 11:27 AM

They supposedly have a self imposed deadline of 2007 to make a profit on the Xbox project...

The add on drive for the 360? Can't see it flying off the shelves to be honest. Another box, another cable, it's just ugly.

suprmallet · 07-05-2006, 02:59 AM

The rumor is MS will bundle the drive with the premium system this holiday season for $399 to compete with the PS3.

zombie · 07-05-2006, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by suprmallet

The rumor is MS will bundle the drive with the premium system this holiday season for $399 to compete with the PS3.

Sounds good but that doesn't actually encourage those who already have the 360 to buy the HD DVD add on now does it?

suprmallet · 07-05-2006, 05:28 AM

Most people got extended warranties on their systems, they can take it back during the holidays and say it's broken, and get a new one with the add-on.

And I think MS is more concerned with new sales on systems and being able to claim they can do all the PS3 can do than worry about current 360 owners, sadly.

partridge · 07-05-2006, 10:21 AM

MS have offically said there will not be a 360 with built in HD-DVD drive.

What would the point be? it only plays movies and gives no other advantage to the console.

Plus, MS are criticising Sony for their price, so I can't see MS increasing the cost of the 360!! Surely, if anything, they will try to reduce it by the end of the year to make the 360 more attractive.

I've said in another post, I don't believe MS have any interest in HD-DVD, it's just a useful tool to niggle Sony - and if HD-DVD falls flat on its face, then for MS it is also a disposable tool (by keeping the drive external). MS don't have the b@lls or the faith in the format to release a 360 with one built in.

marzetta7 · 07-06-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by suprmallet

The rumor is MS will bundle the drive with the premium system this holiday season for $399 to compete with the PS3.

I would say this is a very far stretched rumor. Considering that the premium system is already selling at $399 without a HD DVD add-on drive, and you think that somehow they will include this drive for free? Highly doubt it, especially considering that Microsoft has stated they will not be lowering the price of the 360 for the holidays.

zombie · 07-07-2006, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by partridge

MS have offically said there will not be a 360 with built in HD-DVD drive.

A new article confirms this is correct: Microsoft Says No to Xbox 360 Internal HD DVD

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06-29-2006, 06:56 PM	#2
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	By most rumors and speculation, the 360 Premium plus one of these HD-DVD drives would equal the MSRP of the $500 PS3 thereabouts. Two things to remember: The HD-DVD device for the 360 will be completely optional. A lot of gamers, frankly, couldn't care less about either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. From a gaming standpoint, the 360 is easily the better bargain. I still have half a mind to believe that HD-DVD add on may never see the light of day. Honestly, I won't believe it until I actually see it, at the rate things are going. I certainly can't see it going for more than $200, tops.

06-29-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
Psiweaver Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Los Angeles,CA	yeah and that drive is gonna be subsidized to all hell just like the 360

06-29-2006, 11:04 PM	#5
Psiweaver Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Los Angeles,CA	I think microsft enjoys losing money on gaming consoles.

07-04-2006, 11:27 AM	#6
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	They supposedly have a self imposed deadline of 2007 to make a profit on the Xbox project... The add on drive for the 360? Can't see it flying off the shelves to be honest. Another box, another cable, it's just ugly.

07-05-2006, 02:59 AM	#7
suprmallet Active Member Member since:Jun 2006 Blu-ray collection:264	The rumor is MS will bundle the drive with the premium system this holiday season for $399 to compete with the PS3.

07-05-2006, 05:28 AM	#9
suprmallet Active Member Member since:Jun 2006 Blu-ray collection:264	Most people got extended warranties on their systems, they can take it back during the holidays and say it's broken, and get a new one with the add-on. And I think MS is more concerned with new sales on systems and being able to claim they can do all the PS3 can do than worry about current 360 owners, sadly.

07-05-2006, 10:21 AM	#10
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	MS have offically said there will not be a 360 with built in HD-DVD drive. What would the point be? it only plays movies and gives no other advantage to the console. Plus, MS are criticising Sony for their price, so I can't see MS increasing the cost of the 360!! Surely, if anything, they will try to reduce it by the end of the year to make the 360 more attractive. I've said in another post, I don't believe MS have any interest in HD-DVD, it's just a useful tool to niggle Sony - and if HD-DVD falls flat on its face, then for MS it is also a disposable tool (by keeping the drive external). MS don't have the b@lls or the faith in the format to release a 360 with one built in.

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