Xbox 360 HDDVD Drive $50

bloodstainedwings · 02-22-2008, 05:51 PM

According to one of Ars Technica's insider moles, Microsoft will be either announcing or secretly informing retail stores that the Xbox 360 HD DVD player's new retail price is (drum roll) $50. Yup, $50. A drop of $80 from the recently announced price drop to $129. Ars Technica says that the new $50 price tag was to be revealed yesterday the 21st, but so far we haven't heard anything from Microsoft regarding any price cut. We also searched a few major online retailers for a magic $50 price tag, but were unsuccessful. We'll just have to wait and see what becomes of the 360's HD DVD player as we expect its price to drop significantly as it dies a slow, tortuous death. The same death that the entire HD DVD format has been experiencing. But on the brighter side of things, we hear the 360's HD DVD player makes a fantastic door stop, so be sure to keep that in mind.

plissken99 · 02-22-2008, 06:03 PM

Actually if the 360 could do 1080p24, I'd consider using it to relieve the XA2 of it's HD DVD duties, so as to last longer.

bloodstainedwings · 02-22-2008, 06:07 PM

I would get it if i can in to some cheap HDDVD and i means dirt cheap $5 each. As I would use this player on my pc as its the only HD source I have

ganthc · 02-22-2008, 10:38 PM

I might consider it for my laptop, which has a blu-ray drive in it. That way I could watch hd-dvds on it as well if I am traveling.

Iguana Man · 02-22-2008, 11:03 PM

Wow...this is great news for me. $50 is CHEAP and holey guacamoley would this go far as a gift that brings HD into the lives of my non HD friends.

Taxi · 02-23-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Wow...this is great news for me. $50 is CHEAP and holey guacamoley would this go far as a gift that brings HD into the lives of my non HD friends.

Why would you want to doom them to a brief life of HD frustration?

Iguana Man · 02-23-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxi

Why would you want to doom them to a brief life of HD frustration?

I don't see it like that at all. My one friend has the 360 and won't be getting into HD on his own anytime soon. He's simply got too many bills and can't afford it. So for $50 bucks he gets to see what HD is all about via his PJ. Cheap for me and cheaper yet for him!

All he has to do is buy (or also receive as gifts) a couple of movies which are now plummeting in price.

Another friend is in a similar situation so for me this $50 is a great price while introducing them to what HD has to offer. Granted, they probably could wait another year or two for the players and s/w to come down in price and buy on their own, but getting a taste early is cool in my eyes.

I would like to think they feel the opposite of being 'doomed' and instead feel good that their buddy got them into HD on the super cheap.

But don't worry dear, I'll scratch your name from my gift list.

bigbadjunie · 02-24-2008, 12:09 AM

First time caller, long time listener...

I think we're going to see an influx in HD DVD sales because of the price drop.
They're going to be around for a long while... long after that last disc is pressed.

***chlngr1970*** · 02-24-2008, 01:35 AM

I'm going to stock up on players so I can have Extras

I picked up an HD-A35, and will be looking for a backup next payday. Then I'll pick up a few HD-A30s and keep it all in the closet...for that day that one breaks, and can't be fixed.

j

bloodstainedwings · 02-24-2008, 02:32 AM

As a result of recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios, and retailers, Microsoft plans to withdraw from HD DVD. Xbox will no longer manufacture new HD DVD players for the Xbox 360, but we will continue to provide standard product and warranty support for all Xbox 360 HD DVD Players in the market. As we stated earlier, we do not believe this decision will have any material impact on the Xbox 360 platform or our position in the marketplace. HD DVD is one of the several ways we offer a high definition experience to consumers and we will continue to give consumers the choice to enjoy digital distribution of high definition movies and TV shows directly to their living room, along with playback of the DVD movies they already own.

Sycho · 02-25-2008, 05:48 PM

It's official.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...er/default.htm

I might go get one...

ddeee · 02-27-2008, 11:53 PM

nice price, if official, just get one

samhell · 02-28-2008, 01:04 AM

I stopped by my local Hastings last night and they had these for $49.95 with a $30 mail-in rebate for a total of $19.95.

bembol · 02-28-2008, 03:42 AM

I'm buying XBOX 360 Pro when Ninja Gaiden II comes out so I went ahead and picked one up today @ Best Buy.

I already have Kong & Harmony 360 and can't bother waiting for the Rebate so I'm selling the King Kong HD DVD, Remote & UPC Rebate for $30.

Not bad, $20 for HD DVD Add-on.

sub780lime · 02-29-2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samhell

I stopped by my local Hastings last night and they had these for $49.95 with a $30 mail-in rebate for a total of $19.95.

wow. 20 bucks. Makes me want to buy one and I don't even know what I would do with it.

brian · 02-29-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

I don't see it like that at all. My one friend has the 360 and won't be getting into HD on his own anytime soon. He's simply got too many bills and can't afford it. So for $50 bucks he gets to see what HD is all about via his PJ. Cheap for me and cheaper yet for him!

All he has to do is buy (or also receive as gifts) a couple of movies which are now plummeting in price.

He could also go online and download 720p movie rentals with his 360. No add-on is needed, and it won't cost him more than a few bucks a movie.

Sycho · 02-29-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub780lime

wow. 20 bucks. Makes me want to buy one and I don't even know what I would do with it.

But it with 5 HD-DVD's like I did yesterday?

It looks fucking great on the 30" Trinitron. You have no idea.

sub780lime · 02-29-2008, 08:32 PM

Sorry, I didnt clarify that I already own an HDAO and a HD-A2. Another 5 free movies for $50 bucks might be worth it. Hmmmmm....

Sycho · 02-29-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub780lime

Sorry, I didnt clarify that I already own an HDAO and a HD-A2. Another 5 free movies for $50 bucks might be worth it. Hmmmmm....

It costs $10 for the 5 HD-DVDs in Canada.

I don't know if it's worth the risk, lots of people don't seem to be getting them.

Sycho · 03-02-2008, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sycho

It costs $10 for the 5 HD-DVDs in Canada.

I don't know if it's worth the risk, lots of people don't seem to be getting them.

Well, I phoned the hotline for the free HD-DVDs, they had a statement saying that even with the recently announcement, all eligible orders will be fulfilled, 10-12 weeks turn around. Thankfully, and by chance, I bought the 360 add-on on the last day for the offer.

sub780lime · 03-03-2008, 08:45 PM

i got mine from my HD-A2 a few weeks okay. I wouldnt want to risk it with a new purchase. Well, i guess its not really risk, but I wouldnt make a purchase just for the titles.

02-22-2008, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
bloodstainedwings Actor Join Date: Aug 2007	Xbox 360 HDDVD Drive $50 According to one of Ars Technica's insider moles, Microsoft will be either announcing or secretly informing retail stores that the Xbox 360 HD DVD player's new retail price is (drum roll) $50. Yup, $50. A drop of $80 from the recently announced price drop to $129. Ars Technica says that the new $50 price tag was to be revealed yesterday the 21st, but so far we haven't heard anything from Microsoft regarding any price cut. We also searched a few major online retailers for a magic $50 price tag, but were unsuccessful. We'll just have to wait and see what becomes of the 360's HD DVD player as we expect its price to drop significantly as it dies a slow, tortuous death. The same death that the entire HD DVD format has been experiencing. But on the brighter side of things, we hear the 360's HD DVD player makes a fantastic door stop, so be sure to keep that in mind. __________________ My SD DVD Collection http://www.dvdspot.com/list.php?member=BSW&list=owned

02-22-2008, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	Actually if the 360 could do 1080p24, I'd consider using it to relieve the XA2 of it's HD DVD duties, so as to last longer. __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

02-22-2008, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
bloodstainedwings Actor Join Date: Aug 2007	I would get it if i can in to some cheap HDDVD and i means dirt cheap $5 each. As I would use this player on my pc as its the only HD source I have __________________ My SD DVD Collection http://www.dvdspot.com/list.php?member=BSW&list=owned

02-22-2008, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	I might consider it for my laptop, which has a blu-ray drive in it. That way I could watch hd-dvds on it as well if I am traveling. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

02-22-2008, 11:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Wow...this is great news for me. $50 is CHEAP and holey guacamoley would this go far as a gift that brings HD into the lives of my non HD friends. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

02-24-2008, 12:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigbadjunie Supporting Actor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York	First time caller, long time listener... I think we're going to see an influx in HD DVD sales because of the price drop. They're going to be around for a long while... long after that last disc is pressed. __________________ "He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife." I'll try anything online atleast once. ANYTHING.... XBOX / PS3 GAMERTAGS: bigbadjunie

02-24-2008, 01:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	I'm going to stock up on players so I can have Extras I picked up an HD-A35, and will be looking for a backup next payday. Then I'll pick up a few HD-A30s and keep it all in the closet...for that day that one breaks, and can't be fixed. j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

02-24-2008, 02:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
bloodstainedwings Actor Join Date: Aug 2007	As a result of recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios, and retailers, Microsoft plans to withdraw from HD DVD. Xbox will no longer manufacture new HD DVD players for the Xbox 360, but we will continue to provide standard product and warranty support for all Xbox 360 HD DVD Players in the market. As we stated earlier, we do not believe this decision will have any material impact on the Xbox 360 platform or our position in the marketplace. HD DVD is one of the several ways we offer a high definition experience to consumers and we will continue to give consumers the choice to enjoy digital distribution of high definition movies and TV shows directly to their living room, along with playback of the DVD movies they already own. __________________ My SD DVD Collection http://www.dvdspot.com/list.php?member=BSW&list=owned

02-25-2008, 05:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	It's official. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...er/default.htm I might go get one... __________________ On the bed, on the floor, on the towel by the door. In the tub, in the car, up against the mini-bar.

02-27-2008, 11:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
ddeee Supporting Actor Join Date: Feb 2008	nice price, if official, just get one

02-28-2008, 01:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
samhell Fantasy Football Champion Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Longview, Texas	I stopped by my local Hastings last night and they had these for $49.95 with a $30 mail-in rebate for a total of $19.95. __________________ "The function of socialism is to raise suffering to a higher level." -- Norman Mailer

02-28-2008, 03:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
bembol Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: gta\|brampton	Back-up for my Toshiba HD-XA2 I'm buying XBOX 360 Pro when Ninja Gaiden II comes out so I went ahead and picked one up today @ Best Buy. I already have Kong & Harmony 360 and can't bother waiting for the Rebate so I'm selling the King Kong HD DVD, Remote & UPC Rebate for $30. Not bad, $20 for HD DVD Add-on. __________________ Shaolin's Finest

02-29-2008, 08:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	Sorry, I didnt clarify that I already own an HDAO and a HD-A2. Another 5 free movies for $50 bucks might be worth it. Hmmmmm.... __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

03-03-2008, 08:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	i got mine from my HD-A2 a few weeks okay. I wouldnt want to risk it with a new purchase. Well, i guess its not really risk, but I wouldnt make a purchase just for the titles. __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

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